Saúl 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford are gearing up for a massive boxing match on September 13. The fight promises to be one of the biggest events in the last 20 years, pitting two Hall of Famers against each other.
Canelo, the Mexican superstar with 17 titles to his name, has faced criticism about the quality of his opponents. But he's now showing those doubts to rest by taking on Crawford, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
In a recent interview, Canelo named his top three pound-for-pound fighters, excluding himself. He said, "I think... Usyk, Inoue, and Crawford." This list includes Crawford, addressing the critics who've questioned Canelo's choice of challengers.
At a Las Vegas press conference, Canelo continued to show respect for his upcoming opponent. He said:
"He's a good fighter. He has everything. He's a complete fighter. He has a lot of experience. I never underestimate my opponents. I always train like I'm going to fight Mike Tyson in his era."
Crawford responded with equal admiration:
"I don't even know the last time I've been this excited for a fight. September 13, it's going to be a great night of boxing."
He added:
"God don't make no mistakes. There's a reason He waited all this time to put me on this stage with another all-time great like Canelo. Two Hall of Famers going head-to-head in one of the biggest events in the last 20 years. I'm looking forward to it."
This mutual respect stands out in an industry where trash talk often dominates press tours. Both fighters recognize the significance of the of this matchup and the matchup and the caliber of their opponent.
Canelo's career has seen him face off against boxing legends like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Gennady Golovkin, Dmitry Bivol, and Shane Mosley. Now, he's adding Crawford to that big name to that impressive list.
As September 13 approaches, fans can expect an electrifying night of boxing. With both The top of their game, this match will surely deliver on its promise of being one of the most significant boxing events in recent memory.
