Canelo and Crawford, two of boxing's best, will face off in Las Vegas this September. It's a big step for Crawford, who's moving up two weight classes. He's got a shot at becoming undisputed champion in a third division. But first, Canelo needs to beat IBF champion William Scull in May.
Usyk knows a thing or two about being the best. He's held all the belts at cruiserweight and heavyweight. He's beaten top fighters like Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua.
Back in June, Usyk thought Crawford would win. He told a podcast:
"I like Terence. He's a crazy man. Terence win. Listen, Terence is different man. Terence works on two sides. Right and left, he's very smart man. He feels distance and space. Canelo big, yeah, good boxer, but I say, Terence. Terence can box him like a big guy."
Usyk liked Crawford's smarts and how he can fight from both sides. He thought Crawford could handle Canelo's size.
But now that the fight's official, Usyk has changed his tune. In a recent TikTok video, he simply said: "50-50."
Usyk's not the only one rethinking this fight. Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya has also switched up his prediction. It looks like this matchup between two of the best has everyone guessing.