As talks continue, Gennady Golovkin has shared some interesting thoughts about Canelo's punching power. Golovkin, who's fought Canelo three times, remembers a specific moment from their first bout.
"I remember that punch, I let it get through. I don't know what to call it, it wasn't hard, it felt kind of like a slap I guess. A slap or a sliding punch. Well, it didn't do too much."
Golovkin was talking about a big right hand Canelo landed in the ninth round of their first fight. This insight from GGG might give Crawford some hope as he prepares to move up in weight to face Canelo.
Canelo and Golovkin have a long history. Their first fight in September 2017 ended in a controversial draw, with many fans thinking Golovkin should have won. They fought again 12 months later, and Canelo won by a narrow decision. Their third and final meeting in 2022 saw Canelo win more clearly on points.
Crawford is coming off a big win of his own. He beat Errol Spence Jr to become the undisputed welterweight champion. Now, he's looking to move up in weight to challenge Canelo.
Both fighters have faced some of the best in the sport. Canelo has fought guys like Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, and Shane Mosley. Crawford has wins over Shawn Porter and Amir Khan.
Bernard Hopkins has also weighed in on who he thinks will win between Canelo and Crawford, but the details of his prediction weren't provided.
As the fight gets closer, fans will be eager to see how Crawford handles the move up in weight and if Canelo's power will be a factor. GGG's comments on DAZN have added an interesting twist to the build-up of this potential mega-fight.