Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will step into the ring for a super-fight on Saturday, September 13. The undisputed super-middleweight championship bout will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As the fight draws closer, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has shared his thoughts on both fighters. Mayweather, who defeated Canelo in 2013, didn't hold back when discussing the Mexican star.
"You can take a guy like Canelo. I'll tell the truth about Canelo. The mo**erf**ker was easy. A cakewalk, easy. You're all praising this dude. He was nothing. I was almost 40 and I cooked this dude, easy."
Mayweather made these comments in a recent interview with Fight Hype. He painted a picture of an easy night's work against Canelo, who suffered his first career loss in that bout.
On the other hand, Mayweather had high praise for Crawford. He stated, "As of right now, I'd put Terence Crawford as number one." This endorsement carries weight, considering Mayweather's own stellar career and his experience facing Canelo.
Canelo comes into this fight as the undisputed super-middleweight champion. He recently defended his titles against William Scull on May 3 in Riyadh. That victory marked Canelo's second reign as undisputed champion at 168lbs, making him the first fighter to achieve this feat twice.
Crawford, known as "Bud," will step up to super-middleweight for the first time. The 37-year-old from Omaha remains undefeated and has already made history. He became the first undisputed welterweight champion of the 'four belt era' and scored a notable victory over Errol Spence Jr two years ago.
If Crawford wins, he could become the first fighter to win undisputed champion status in three weight classes. That's a big "if" against a fighter of Canelo's caliber, but Crawford's skills have earned him the top spot in many pound-for-pound lists.
With just over a month to go, the boxing world waits with bated breath for this clash between two of the sport's brightest stars. Mayweather's comments have added fuel to the fire, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable night in Las Vegas.
