Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are getting ready for a big fight later this year. Crawford will move up two weight classes to take on the Mexican star.
Crawford, known as "Bud," comes from Omaha, Nebraska. He's 37 years old and has won 41 fights in a row. Last August, he beat Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles to become a champion in four different weight classes.
Canelo, who's 34 and from Guadalajara, Mexico, currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles. He's getting ready to defend these belts for the sixth time.
The fight will likely happen in September at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It's a big deal because Crawford is moving up two weight divisions to challenge Canelo at super middleweight.
Shakur Stevenson, who holds the WBC lightweight belt and has won titles in three weight classes, thinks Crawford will win. He told FightHype.com:
"I think that 'Bud' outboxes him, I think he gonna use his legs, keep Canelo on the outside and make it an easy night."
Stevenson believes Crawford will use his footwork to keep Canelo at a distance, making it tough for the Mexican fighter.
Turki Alalshikh from Riyadh Season has been working on making this fight happen. At first, Canelo didn't want to do it, but he changed his mind. Now, both fighters have reportedly agreed and signed the deal.
Crawford has achieved a lot in boxing. He's been an undisputed champion in two weight classes and now holds world titles in four divisions. Canelo, on the other hand, is one of the biggest names in the sport and has been dominating the super middleweight division.
This fight will be a big test for Crawford as he moves up in weight. It will also be a chance for Canelo to prove himself against one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
