Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in a mega-fight this September. The undisputed super-middleweight world champion from Mexico will take on the American star, who's moving up two weight divisions for the bout.
Mexican fighting legend Julio Cesar Chavez thinks Canelo will win. He believes Alvarez will knock Crawford out in the sixth or seventh round.
"Canelo will knock him out in six or seven rounds. Crawford is a good fighter but there's weight classes [for a reason]."
Chavez shared his thoughts in a recent interview. He told Seconds Out he still doesn't understand why the fight is happening, given the difference in weight between the two boxers.
Canelo, now 34, has fought 67 times as a pro, losing only twice. But his last fight against Cuban William Scull wasn't his best. He struggled to cut off the ring and chase down his opponent. This performance has changed how some fans see the upcoming Crawford fight.
Crawford hasn't fought in over a year. Instead of taking a warm-up bout, he's focused on building weight and planning how to beat Alvarez. He wants to make history by becoming only the third man to defeat the Mexican star.
The American is known for his switch-hitting style and can fight well at any pace and range. But he'll be moving up two weight classes for this fight, which is a big challenge.
Despite Chavez's prediction, the fight looks set to be a close contest. Canelo's recent form and Crawford's skills make it hard to pick a clear favorite. Fight fans can't wait to see how it all unfolds in September.
