Teddy Atlas thinks Terence Crawford will beat Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez if they fight at super-middleweight. The well-known trainer and analyst shared his thoughts on this big match-up that might happen soon.
People have been talking about this fight for a while now. Some reports say it's already been agreed to. Crawford will need to move up two weight classes from super-welterweight to face Canelo, who's the current super-middleweight champ. Many think the size difference will be too much for Crawford to handle.
But Atlas doesn't see it that way. He spoke about the fight on his YouTube channel, raising some interesting points:
"Can Canelo handle the smaller guy, who's going to be faster, slicker, better defensively? Is the smaller Crawford gonna take advantage?"
Atlas pointed out that Canelo has slowed down a bit lately. His legs aren't as quick as they used to be, and he doesn't close the gaps as fast. On the other hand, Crawford has some big advantages. He's faster, slicker, and better at defense. His legs work better, and he can move around more easily.
The trainer thinks Crawford might not let Canelo use his power effectively. He explained:
"I ain't going against Crawford. I do think he's that special guy. I think Canelo's special too, but Crawford even more so. He hasn't learned how to lose yet. I think he does have those special ingredients that go beyond the physical. So, that's it. Okay? You don't like it? Too bad."
Atlas believes Crawford is just a bit more special than Canelo. He hasn't lost yet, and Atlas thinks he's got something extra that goes beyond just physical skills.
Canelo is still a force to be reckoned with. He's got lots of experience and is known for his power. But Crawford's speed and defense might be enough to overcome that.
Fans are really looking forward to this fight. If it happens, we'll probably see it before the end of 2025. It's sure to be a big event, with two of boxing's best going head-to-head.
