Kyrone Davis, a middleweight contender, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford. Davis has a unique perspective, having sparred with both fighters in different settings.
Davis, who holds a record of 19 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, spent time in Crawford's training camp back in 2021. Crawford was preparing for his bout against Shawn Porter at the time. The middleweight has also exchanged punches with Canelo outside of a formal camp setting.
The much-talked-about fight between Álvarez and Crawford is set for September 12, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It's shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year, pitting two undisputed champions against each other.
In an interview with YSM Sports Media, Davis gave his prediction for the fight. He favors Canelo Álvarez to come out on top, mainly due to the physical differences between the two boxers.
"I've been in the ring with both of them. Everyone knows Crawford has the skills. But I think Canelo is too big for him, and that's going to make it very difficult for him to win," Davis said.
Davis points out that Canelo is a natural super middleweight, while Crawford will be moving up two weight divisions from super welterweight for this fight. This significant jump in weight class could prove challenging for Crawford.
"It's not that size wins fights, but when someone combines size with skills, it's very complicated. If I had to bet, I'd bet on Canelo," Davis added.
The contract for the fight doesn't include a rehydration clause, which typically limits how much weight a fighter can gain between the weigh-in and fight day. The absence of this clause could give Canelo an even bigger advantage.
As the boxing world counts down to this monumental clash, Davis's insights offer a valuable perspective from someone who has felt the power and skill of both fighters firsthand. The stage is set for an epic battle between two of boxing's finest, with size and skill set to play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
