Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are set to face off in a big boxing match on September 13 in Las Vegas. The fight's got everyone talking because it's a clash between two of the best boxers around right now.
Crawford started the buzz months ago when he called out Canelo on social media. He wrote, "@Canelo, you're in my way... and I'm not leaving Las Vegas without that victory." That's pretty bold, but Crawford's known for backing up his words with his actions in the ring.
Crawford's close friend, Shakur Stevenson, has been talking him up big time. He says:
"Do you think you know Terence Crawford? Think again. Bud is ready. Bud will always be 100% and will be at his best. He will be agile, fast and strong. What is going to surprise a lot of people with this fight is that Bud Power holds up. It's not just power that he had at 147 or 140 pounds. His power has weight."
Stevenson also pointed out that Crawford's in great shape for his age. He said:
"Bud is 38 years old; he's like a 30-year-old. He's just different. He doesn't drink or smoke. He's very disciplined. He was always active every day of his life. So he's not a normal athlete."
Crawford's been showing off a new, beefed-up physique, which could give him an edge in this higher weight class. But not everyone's convinced it's a good idea.
Amir Khan, who's fought both guys, thinks Crawford's the best pound-for-pound boxer out there. But he's worried about the weight difference. Khan said weight divisions exist for a reason, and it can be tough when you move up.
As for Canelo, he's got a reputation for having a rock-solid chin and landing big punches. He's knocked down opponents who were supposed to be better than him before.
This fight's a big deal for both guys. Crawford could grab his third undisputed title, while Canelo's looking to prove he's the best boxer of his generation.
On September 13, we'll see who comes out on top. It's going to be a fight that settles a lot of arguments in the boxing world.
