Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to face off in a super middleweight showdown on September 13. The fight will air on Netflix, marking a new era for boxing broadcasts.
Mexican superstar Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend his supremacy in the 168-pound division against the undefeated American Crawford (41-0-0, 31 KOs). This matchup has got fans and experts buzzing about how it'll play out.
Many think Crawford's skills will overcome the weight difference. But some boxing insiders have different views on whether 'Bud' can do what no one else has managed - knock Canelo down.
Jeff Horn, a former champion himself, sees two possible outcomes. He thinks Canelo could use his size advantage for an early stoppage. Or Crawford might outsmart and tire out the bigger man, potentially finishing him later.
But Abel Sanchez, who used to train Gennady Golovkin, doesn't even want to think about Crawford knocking out Canelo. He explained his reasoning:
"Gennady Golovkin, one of the hardest punchers of his era, couldn't hurt Canelo. Bivol, a good puncher in a heavier division, couldn't hurt Canelo. Canelo has been hit by the best and biggest without being shaken."
Canelo's chin has stood up to some of boxing's heaviest hitters. He's never hit the canvas in his pro career. The Mexican champ can take a punch like few others in the sport.
Crawford brings his own set of skills to the table. He's undefeated and known for setting traps and finishing fights. But he's moving up in weight and was hurt by Gamboa in the past.
Both fighters are masters at setting traps for their opponents. Canelo will have the size advantage fighting in his natural weight class. Crawford will need to use all his skills to overcome this.
For Crawford to get a knockout, he'd have to take more risks than necessary. It's more likely that Canelo could score a stoppage due to his size and power advantage.
No matter how it ends, this fight promises to be a clash of two of boxing's best. Fans are in for a treat when these champions step into the ring on September 13.
