Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a big fight. The two champions will face off on Saturday, September 13, likely in Las Vegas, though the exact venue hasn't been announced yet.
This match is shaping up to be one of the biggest in boxing. Canelo will defend his undisputed super-middleweight championship. Crawford has a chance to make history by becoming a five-division world champion and the first male boxer to win undisputed championships in three weight classes.
Canelo, the Mexican superstar, last fought on May 2. He beat William Scull over twelve rounds in Riyadh, but many fans weren't impressed with his performance. Still, he managed to keep his undisputed status at 168 pounds for the second time.
On the other side, we have 'Bud' Crawford. The 37-year-old switch-hitter from Omaha has been on a tear lately, and many think he's at the top of his game.
Amir Khan, who's fought both men, thinks Crawford will win. In a recent interview, the two-division champ said:
"My opinion, I'm gonna lean more towards Crawford in that one because I think he's a fresh fighter, he's a cleaner fighter, but at the same time Canelo, I like Canelo he's a great guy, but I just don't think he has that spark anymore. You know, there always comes an end to everything. I think he's had his best days now, not to sound disrespectful I think he's a great guy."
Khan sees Crawford as the fresher, cleaner fighter. He feels Canelo might have lost his spark and passed his prime.
As the fight date gets closer, fans and experts will keep debating who'll come out on top. Will Canelo prove he's still at the top of his game? Or will Crawford add another impressive win to his record? We'll find out on September 13.
