Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a big fight later this year. The two champions will face off in what's shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing matches right now.
The fight got the green light earlier this year after months of talks. ESPN confirmed the bout is officially on, with both fighters eager to prove themselves.
Canelo, the 34-year-old from Guadalajara, has been a force to reckon with in the super middleweight division. He's beaten some tough opponents like Gennady Golovkin, Jaime Munguia, and Jermell Charlo. Right now, he's got the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts at 168 pounds.
On the other side, we've got Crawford, nicknamed "Bud". At 37, he's trying to do something really special - become a five-weight world champion. If he pulls it off, it'll be one of the greatest achievements ever in boxing.
David Benavidez, who's been eyeing a fight with Canelo himself, shared his thoughts on the match-up. In an interview with BS w/ Jake Paul, he said:
"I wouldn't be surprised if Crawford wins but I wouldn't be surprised if he loses either. I think Crawford's a tremendous fighter, he has a great IQ in boxing but I think you know the weight difference is just too massive."
Benavidez pointed out that Crawford didn't look as strong at 154 pounds, and now he's jumping up two weight classes to 168. That's a big leap, and it might be the deciding factor in the fight.
Canelo's style has given most of his 66 opponents a hard time. But Crawford's not your average boxer either. He's smart in the ring and knows how to adapt.
This fight is a big deal for both guys. Canelo wants to keep his grip on the super middleweight division, while Crawford's trying to add another amazing feat to his career. No matter who wins, it's going to be a fight to remember.
