Crawford, known as "Bud," is moving up two weight classes for this fight. He's currently at 186 pounds, a significant jump from his usual fighting weight. With a perfect record of 41 wins and no losses, including 31 knockouts, Crawford's taking on a massive challenge.
Canelo, the super middleweight champion, brings his impressive 62-2-2 record to the ring. He's beaten some of the best in the business, including Caleb Plant and Gennady Golovkin.
At a recent press conference in New York for Fatal Fury, Andrew Tate shared his thoughts on the matchup. He said it's tough to bet against Canelo, pointing to the champion's experience against top-tier talent. Tate's comments have got fans talking, with some wondering if Crawford can handle the jump in weight class.
The boxing community is split on who'll come out on top. Some fans think Crawford's speed and smarts will give him the edge. Others believe Canelo's size and experience will be too much for Crawford to handle.
Crawford's not sitting idle. He recently beat Israil Madrimov in August 2024. Now he's back in the gym, working hard. He posted on Instagram:
"Feels good to be back in the gym."
The post included clips of Crawford's lightning-fast hands, showing he's not slowing down despite the weight gain.
In an interview with Cigar Talk, Crawford talked about the challenge ahead:
"I'm moving up three weight classes... fighting one of the best Mexicans ever."
He's clearly embracing the challenge and doesn't seem intimidated by the task at hand.
The fight is part of the Riyadh Season spectacle, adding to the grandeur of the event. As September approaches, the big question remains: Can Crawford prove the doubters wrong and shock the world, or will Canelo's legacy prove too tough to crack? We'll have to wait and see when these two champions step into the ring.