Crawford, who's moving up to 168 pounds for this fight, is taking on a big challenge against the undisputed champion Canelo. The bout will stream live on Netflix, marking the first time a boxing superfight of this scale has been shown on the platform.
Omari Jones, an Olympic medalist and rising pro boxer, shared his thoughts on Crawford's preparation with TMZ Sports. Jones believes Crawford's approach to gaining weight for the fight has been spot-on.
"It looks like he put it on the right way," Jones said, pointing to Crawford's focus on proper nutrition, gym work, and discipline.
Jones thinks Crawford's competitive nature will give him an edge in the ring.
"His competitiveness is always gonna put him over the edge," he explained. "He's gonna win. He's just different."
Crawford, who boasts a perfect 41-0 record, is coming off a big win against Errol Spence Jr. He's known for his speed, footwork, and timing. These skills could prove crucial as he jumps up in weight to face Canelo.
Canelo, with a 60-2-2 record, has won titles in four different weight classes. He's coming into this fight after wins over Jermell Charlo and John Ryder. The Mexican star is famous for his counterpunching style.
Crawford seems fired up for the fight. He's
"definitely irritated"by Canelo's comments about his résumé. But instead of trading insults, Crawford's keeping his focus on fight night.
Stephen A. Smith has hinted that an upset could be on the cards. He thinks Crawford's speed and skills might be game-changers against the heavier Canelo.
The fight is expected to draw a massive crowd to Allegiant Stadium. It's shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events in recent years. Fans around the world will be watching to see if Crawford can adapt his style to the heavier division and challenge Canelo's reign as undisputed super-middleweight champion.