Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a big fight. The two champions will face off on Saturday, September 13, with Canelo defending his undisputed super-middleweight title against the unbeaten Crawford.
The bout will happen in the United States, likely in Las Vegas, though the exact location isn't confirmed yet. Crawford, known as 'Bud', is moving up to 168lbs for this challenge. He's coming off a win against Israil Madrimov last August, which made him a four-division world champion at the age of 37.
Crawford's victory over Madrimov was a close one, but it set him up for this shot at Canelo's titles.
Canelo has been dominating the super-middleweight division for seven years. He first fought at this weight in 2018 and has picked up wins against big names like Gennady Golovkin, Callum Smith, and Jaime Munguia. Four years ago, he became the first undisputed champion of the 'four belt era' by beating Caleb Plant.
Kyrone Davis, a middleweight boxer with a 19-3 record, has sparred with both fighters. He shared his thoughts on the matchup in a recent interview.
"If I had to favour somebody, I would just pick Canelo because of the weight disparity."
Davis thinks the preparation will be crucial, especially for Crawford as he adjusts to 168 pounds. He noted that Crawford has been training at a heavier weight, which should help.
Both fighters have loads of experience, and Davis expects a great fight and a good chess match. He pointed out that Canelo naturally sits well at 168 pounds, while it's tough for Crawford to move up many weight classes and succeed.
The boxing world will watch closely as these two champions step into the ring. It's a big test for Crawford at a new weight, and another chance for Canelo to prove why he's the king of the super-middleweights.
