Terence Crawford will step up two weight divisions to face Canelo Alvarez in September. The move sets up a massive clash between two of boxing's top pound-for-pound fighters.
Canelo will defend his undisputed super-middleweight titles against Crawford at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 13. The fight brings together two of the sport's biggest stars in a highly anticipated matchup.
Crawford, known as "Bud," will jump from 154lbs all the way up to 168lbs for the bout. He aims to become undisputed champion in a third weight class, having already achieved the feat at super-lightweight and welterweight.
With just over a month to go, the boxing world buzzes with predictions. The latest big name to weigh in is four-weight world champion Mikey Garcia.
A key question heading into the fight is whether Crawford's power will trouble Canelo at super-middleweight. Crawford's sparring partner Misael Rodriguez, who holds a 15-0 record with 7 KOs, offered some insight.
"It was very good. He's one of the best boxers in the world. He's not an easy fighter to face. I feel his punches. He works straight through the body," Rodriguez said in an interview.
Rodriguez's assessment suggests Crawford still packs a punch at the higher weight. His experience sparring with Crawford gives a glimpse into what Canelo might face on fight night.
As the date approaches, more boxing experts will likely share their thoughts on this compelling matchup between two of the sport's elite talents.
