Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are gearing up for a mega-fight on Saturday, September 13 in Las Vegas. The bout will put Canelo's undisputed super-middleweight championship on the line.
Oscar De La Hoya, the former six-division world champion and founder of Golden Boy Promotions, shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash. In an interview with Brian Mazique, De La Hoya made a bold statement about Crawford's potential legacy:
"If Crawford can do it, Jesus Lord, I mean give this man the title of being the greatest ever."
Crawford, known as "Bud," has an impressive record of 41 professional fights. He's won world titles in four divisions and became the undisputed champion at both light-welterweight and welterweight. A win over Canelo would add to his already stellar resume.
However, De La Hoya doesn't see the fight going Crawford's way. He explained:
"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.. 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."
De La Hoya points out Canelo's advantages: his punching power and his size. He expects Canelo to weigh around 200 pounds in the ring, which could pose a significant challenge for Crawford.
Despite favoring Canelo, De La Hoya acknowledges Crawford's skill. He suggests that Crawford might be able to exploit Canelo's perceived slow movement, which he describes as "walking on quicksand."
The fight was recently moved to September 13, giving both fighters more time to prepare for what promises to be an epic showdown. If Crawford manages to upset the odds and defeat Canelo, it could cement his place in boxing history. As De La Hoya put it, a victory would make Crawford "the messiah of fighters."
