Terence Crawford is bulking up to face Canelo Alvarez in a fight that could be one for the ages. Former world champion Shawn Porter says Crawford is ready to take on the Mexican superstar.
The fight hasn't gotten as much attention as you'd expect, but it's still a big deal. Crawford is the underdog, but he's not letting that stop him.
Porter visited Crawford's training camp and liked what he saw. Crawford has put on weight the right way, which is something a lot of fighters struggle with. He's also been sparring with guys who are similar to Canelo - big dudes around six feet tall and 200 pounds.
"Terence is not going to see anything that he hasn't seen before. No, he hasn't seen this beast on fight night, but he has seen a version of this beast for a very, very long time."
Porter thinks Crawford won't be scared of Canelo's tough-guy act in the ring. He's been dealing with similar opponents in sparring for ages.
Canelo is on a roll right now, and Crawford is moving up two weight classes to face him. It's a bold move, but Crawford has looked strong getting ready for the fight.
There's a lot on the line - titles, money, and bragging rights forever. It's shaping up to be an epic showdown between two of boxing's best.
