Crawford, known as 'Bud', is moving up to 168lbs for the first time. He's shown off a new, bigger physique that's got fans talking. People on social media are impressed, with comments like "He's in great shape. I'm starting to believe" and "Crawford might be bigger than Canelo on fight night."
The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, has already made his mark in boxing. He's the undisputed welterweight champion after beating Errol Spence Jr last July. He's also won world titles in four divisions, picking up the WBA light-middleweight title from Israil Madrimov in August 2024.
Now, Crawford's going for something big. If he beats Canelo, he'll be the first male fighter to win undisputed championships in three different weight classes. He's already done it at super-lightweight and welterweight.
Some boxing fans think Crawford's new size will help him in the fight. One Twitter user, @AccordToBoxing, said:
"168..No Problem‼️ Crawford is really going to walk Canelo down.. Canelo can't fight or counter off of the back foot..It actually makes him tired..????"
This fight is a big deal for Crawford. It's probably the toughest test of his career so far. He's moving up two weight classes to face Canelo, who's been the champ at super-middleweight for a while.
The fight's set for Allegiant Stadium, and it's sure to be a big event. With Crawford's undefeated record on the line and a chance to make history, there's a lot at stake.