Terence Crawford wants to jump up two weight classes to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. The current super-welterweight champion aims to challenge Canelo at super-middleweight, a move that's caught the attention of boxing legend James Toney.
Crawford, known as 'Bud', will need to pack on 14 pounds to make the leap from super-welterweight to super-middleweight. It's a bold move that shows Crawford's determination to prove his greatness and cement his legacy in the sport.
Canelo, who's only lost twice in nearly 70 fights, wasn't keen on the idea at first. But he's slowly coming around to the possibility, especially if the money's right. Crawford's backing from Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season might just make the fight happen.
Enter James Toney, a Hall of Fame boxer and three-weight world champion. Toney's offering to train Crawford and believes he can teach him how to knock out Canelo. In an interview with Mill City Boxing, Toney said:
"It would be huge. If that fight happens, I would go back into camp with Crawford and show him how to do it for real. I love BoMac, but if he can't help him, I'll make sure it gets done."
Toney didn't hold back when talking about Canelo:
"That a** will be cooked. Fish fried, hot ribs. Canelo can be knocked out, he ain't all that. He's not James Toney! He's not in my motherf*****g league, he can't hold my bag."
Crawford knows he's facing a massive challenge. But he's pushing ahead, aiming to add another impressive achievement to his already stellar career.
The boxing world's watching closely. Will Crawford make the jump? Will Canelo accept the challenge? And will James Toney get involved in the training? It's shaping up to be one of boxing's most interesting stories.
