Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a big fight. The two champions will face off on Saturday, September 13, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Canelo's undisputed super-middleweight world championship will be on the line.
Oscar De La Hoya, a legendary fighter-turned-promoter, shared his thoughts on the match-up. De La Hoya knows a thing or two about boxing. He's watched it, studied it, and lived it.
"That's the million dollar question [if Crawford has a chance] because I'm a historian, I love boxing, I love watching it, I love studying it, I know it inside out."
De La Hoya pointed out some concerns for Crawford. He remembers when Yuriorkis Gamboa, a smaller fighter, rattled Crawford. That could be a problem when Canelo starts throwing punches.
Canelo's got size and power on his side. He's a natural super-middleweight and has even fought at 175 lbs. He's gone toe-to-toe with big hitters like Edgar Berlanga without flinching.
But Crawford's not without his advantages. He's got skills, smarts, and fancy footwork. De La Hoya thinks Canelo might struggle with Crawford's movement.
Still, De La Hoya stressed that power matters a lot in boxing. And Canelo's got plenty of it.
Crawford's taking a big risk by moving up in weight. At 37, he's unbeaten and just beat Israil Madrimov at 154 lbs in August. Now he's jumping all the way to super-middleweight.
If Crawford pulls it off, he'll make history. He could become the first fighter ever to win undisputed championships in multiple weight classes.
Canelo's coming in hot too. He just scored a big win over William Scull in Saudi Arabia. Now he's ready to defend his title against one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
ESPN broke the news about this big fight. Boxing fans can't wait to see these two champions clash in the ring.
