Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a big fight in September. The two champions will face off in what many call a mega-fight between pound-for-pound stars.
Crawford, known as 'Bud', will jump up two whole weight classes for this bout. It's a tough test for the 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, who's trying to become a five-weight world champion.
The fight was confirmed earlier this year and is set to be one of the biggest in boxing history. Canelo currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles. He might add the IBF belt to his collection if he wins his May 3 fight against William Scull in Riyadh.
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya shared his thoughts on the upcoming Canelo-Crawford clash in an interview with Brian Mazique. He thinks Canelo has the edge but didn't rule out a Crawford victory.
"If Crawford can do it, Jesus Lord, I mean give this man the title of being the greatest ever … but I just don't see it. Canelo is a big puncher. Yeah, he walks on quicksand and that's one thing that Crawford can use against him, but the pressure of the heavier guy…"
De La Hoya pointed out Canelo's size advantage, saying the Mexican fighter will likely weigh around 200 pounds in the ring. He thinks this will make things tough for Crawford.
"Canelo will be 200 pounds in that ring. It's a tough fight but, look, I give all the credit to Crawford. If he pulls it off he'll be the messiah of fighters."
If Canelo beats Scull in May, he'll try to become the first fighter to win the undisputed super-middleweight championship at 168lbs twice. That fight against Crawford in September will be a big test for both men, with a lot on the line for their legacies.
