Angel Reese dropped by Terence Crawford's locker room before his big fight with Canelo Alvarez. The Chicago Sky forward showed up about an hour before the boxers were set to walk to the ring on September 13.
Crawford got ready for his match against Alvarez when Reese walked in. They shook hands and hugged. Crawford also greeted Reese's friend. The boxer and basketball player chatted for a bit and posed for a picture together.
Fans noticed the height difference between the two athletes right away. Reese, at 6-foot-3 and wearing high heels, towered over the 5-foot-8 Crawford. Some people worried Reese's good looks might distract Crawford. Others thought her visit could give him extra motivation.
Crawford looked focused despite the surprise visit. The picture of Crawford and Reese together could become a memorable moment from fight night.
With all the buzz around Crawford and Alvarez, other famous faces were expected at the event. Mike Tyson was one of the big names people thought might show up.
"It's always cool to see athletes from different sports supporting each other," said one fan watching the pre-fight coverage. "As long as it doesn't mess with Crawford's focus, it's a neat moment."
The visit added an extra layer of excitement to an already highly charged atmosphere. As the clock ticked closer to fight time, all eyes turned to see how Crawford would perform after this unexpected moment in his pre-fight routine.
