Canelo, the 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico, currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO super-middleweight titles. He's gearing up for a fight on May 3 in Riyadh against IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull. Canelo aims to become a two-time undisputed champion at 168lbs with a win over Scull.
Crawford, nicknamed "Bud," has had an exceptional career with 41 fights under his belt. He's won world titles in four weight classes and has been undisputed champion at both light-welterweight and welterweight.
David Benavidez, the newly crowned WBC light-heavyweight champion, shared his thoughts on the potential matchup in an interview with Jake Paul. Benavidez has been eyeing a bout with Canelo for years.
"Crawford is a tremendous fighter, great IQ in boxing," Benavidez said. "But I favor Canelo because of the massive weight discrepancy. Crawford didn't look as strong at 154, and he needs to go up two weight classes to 160 and 168. I wouldn't be surprised if Crawford won, though."
The weight difference is a big factor in this fight. Canelo fights at super-middleweight (168 lbs), while Crawford recently moved up to 154 lbs. For this bout, Crawford will likely need to jump up two more weight classes.
This mega-fight comes after Canelo's negotiations with Jake Paul fell through at the last minute. Now, both Canelo and Crawford are set to test their skills against each other in what promises to be an exciting clash of boxing greats.