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Canelo Alvarez Brand Terence Crawford Fight “Easy Money”, Admits David Benavidez “Is a Risk

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Branding Terence Crawford Fight “Easy Money”, Canelo Alvarez Admits David Benavidez “Is a Risk” as He Remains Adamant on $200 Million Demand

The trio is back on the headlines! Who? Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, and David Benavidez, of course. ‘Cinnamon’ just spoke about a potential fight against ‘Bud’, claiming it’s going to be a walk in the park for him. But that’s not all, folks. He even revealed why he wants $200 million for a fight against ‘The Mexican Monster’. Spoiler alert—He is a risk! So, let’s start from the top.

Terence Crawford just defeated Israil Madrimov last weekend at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. While Crawford won the title in a fourth weight class, his performance wasn’t exactly something to ride home about, proving Canelo, who is a weight class above Madrimov, would be difficult to say the least. Something Canelo agreed with while appearing in the Sway’s Universe podcast.

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Alright, the thing is, during last weekend’s event, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh came on air to suggest he is willing to offer Canelo a deal to make the fight against Crawford happen. So, the host of the show brought up the subject while speaking to Canelo on the podcast, asking whether a substantial offer would sway him to accept the fight.

In response, Canelo, confident in his ability to take down Crawford with ease, said, “Why not? I think Crawford, don’t get me wrong, he is a great fighter, but for me, in my weight class, it’s an easy fight. Easy money”. Interestingly, the former undisputed super middleweight champion even claimed that he doesn’t like fighting boxers like Crawford because of a specific reason.

“He moves a lot, and the fight is not that great”, said Canelo, but after watching Crawford’s bout against Israil Madrimov last weekend, Canelo seems to have had a change of heart. “I saw Crawford in the last fight, and he doesn’t move that much now. So, if the money is right, why not”, Canelo said. Meanwhile, Crawford wasn’t the only topic of discussion during the podcast!

David Benavidez, Canelo’s WBC mandatory for over a year now, has been asking for a fight against the Mexican super star vehemently. However, earlier this year, Canelo openly demanded $200 million to face ‘The Mexican Monster’, and he got a lot of flak for it too. Despite that, he seems adamant about getting his $200 million, no matter what! Near the end of the podcast, Canelo took some questions from the fans, who had called in to interact directly with Canelo.

One fan questioned Canelo about the reason behind his $200 million demand. To this, Canelo quickly responded, “Obviously, he is a risk. He is a great fighter, and plus, he brings to the ring on fight night 25 pounds more than me…” However, Canelo claims he doesn’t care about Benavidez coming in overweight for the fight because “I can beat that guy tomorrow” but only if he gets the money he wants.

As it appears, the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez fight might actually become a reality. That’s if Crawford hasn’t changed his mind after fighting on the higher weight limit. In the meantime, nothing really has changed in the David Benavidez front.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Suffers Huge Blow As Fight Appears To Be Ruled Out Forever

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford has been the megafight within boxing that has been talked about month in recent months, but it appears that the potential showdown has suffered a major blow and been ruled out of ever happening.

Crawford became a four-weight world champion on Saturday with a victory over Israil Madrimov, and attention immediately turned to a future clash with Canelo.

The Mexican star defends his WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga next month, with a potential clash against Crawford set to happen in 2025 at the earliest.

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It was thought the one stumbling block would have been the weight, but it seems that it will no longer even be for debate, after Saudi chief Turki Al-Alshikh declared that he no longer has any plans to make the fight between Canelo and Crawford.

“Just wrapped up an important meeting now with my team, planning for the upcoming fights that we will make for 2024-2025. I decided to disregard the Canelo fight, as I don’t want it anymore.

“Instead, I will be focusing for the US market with bigger fights, especially for the legend Crawford.

Additionally, I will support making fights for Boots, Haney, Shakur, Ortiz, Anderson, Benavidez, Zepeda and more, regarding Tim Tszyu, there’s something unclear with the communications from his team with our team, so I believe I will reconsider his situation.

“For the rest of the world, definitely, I am focusing on Riyadh Season card, Wembley edition 21st of September (AJ vs. Dubois) and depending on the results and the results of Riyadh Season’s opening card (Bivol vs. Beterbiev) on the 12th of October, I will build the card for the rematch of Fury vs. Usyk on the 21st of December and another big card on the first quarter of 2025. Stay tuned.”

It is currently unknown why Al-Alshikh has opted to walk away from making a Canelo vs. Crawford fight, with the Saudi chief having never failed in the past to make any of the superfights he wanted to see take place.

He has successfully been able to make undisputed fights such as Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk and Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, but it seems any hopes that boxing fans had of seeing Canelo and Crawford step into the ring together are now ruled out.

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‘Benavidez doesn’t sell, Morrell doesn’t sell… I have superstar status’ – Edgar Berlanga

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Edgar Berlanga had a snappy response to anyone questioning why he got the assignment to face Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 and the more decorated David Benavidez, and the undefeated powerhouse David Morrell did not.  

“Benavidez doesn’t sell, Morrell doesn’t sell. They don’t have that superstar status that I have,” a bejeweled Berlanga told BoxingScene in his dressing room on Monday just minutes before the start of his press conference in Midtown Manhattan with Canelo.

“They don’t have that power. I have a country behind me. I have Puerto Rico behind me, and I got the hip hop culture behind me. I know that’s why Canelo picked me – because we’re going to sell but we’re also going to fight and it’s going to be a good fight.”

Canelo Chose Berlanga Over Benavidez Fight "For The People"

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Canelo will defend his three super middleweight titles against Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) next month at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas atop a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video card on Mexican Independence Day Weekend.

Berlanga, 27, was in attendance on May 4 when Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs) dropped and decisioned a game Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas. That was Canelo’s fourth straight win that went the distance, causing some to wonder if Canelo may have lost a step. Berlanga doesn’t think that’s the case.

“I don’t see no decline in Canelo,” Berlanga told BoxingScene. “Canelo was Canelo. Munguia is a guy who throws a lot of punches and doesn’t really use his IQ. If he had used his IQ a lot more, the outcome would have probably been different. I think Canelo will be in the best shape and in the best form for this fight, and it’s going to be fireworks that weekend.”

Berlanga, the WBA’s No. 1 ranked mandatory contender, last saw action in February when he KO’d previously undefeated Padraig McCrory in the sixth round for his first stoppage in five fights. Berlanga believes he’s still an unfinished product who hasn’t scraped the ceiling of his potential.

“What’s dangerous about me is that I’m not the same fighter that I was for my last fight,” he said. “I’m still a mystery [to Canelo]. Every fight I’m getting better and better. These guys at that level, they plateau. They stay stagnant. Me? I’m 27 years old but I’m still a sponge in the gym and I’m still growing and I’m still not at my full potential. I’m going to give everything I’ve got and make history on Sept. 14.”

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‘Not Technically the Strongest Field’: Scottie Scheffler’s Olympic Gold Not Enough Doubts

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‘Not Technically the Strongest Field’: Scottie Scheffler’s Olympic Gold Not Enough to Eliminate LPGA Champ’s Doubts About Controversial Format

The men’s Olympic golf event in Paris has ended, with Scottie Scheffler standing tall atop the podium, a gold medal around his neck. Yet as the dust settles, some questions are beginning to arise about the Olympics stroke play format. Is golf’s traditional format fit for the Olympic stage? LPGA golfer Jenny Shin ignited a fierce debate on social media with her bold and provocative proposal.

Jenny Shin, the LPGA star, shared her unvarnished viewpoint on her X handle. Shin’s comments suggest the current Olympic format may not be the most engaging. The traditional 4-day individual stroke play, used in most professional golf tournaments, might not be the best fit for the Olympics.

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The Rolex Rankings No. 48, wrote, “Not my idea, however, I wonder how fun it would be if golf in Olympics was a different format than its regular 4-day event. 2-person team play, men & women team play from each country. After all, it’s not technically the strongest field compared to every other tournament they play.” Her post sparked a lively discussion on the future of Olympic golf, with many weighing in on her suggestion.

Moreover, Shin also believes that golf could benefit from a more collaborative and inclusive approach if a team-based or similar format is included in the Olympics. The results of this approach could potentially lead to more competitive, exciting, and unpredictable outcomes.

For those unfamiliar with the current format, the stroke play format means that the player with the fewest total number of shots after four days and 72 holes wins. The no-cut format, however, may not be the most fitting for the Olympic stage, according to the 31-year-old. Notably, it is similar to the LIV Golf format, which features a 54-hole format and is a day shorter, or like other alternative formats that could potentially, be explored.

But is Jenny Shin the only one who wonders about a different format for the quadrennial event?

Jenny Shin voiced the fans demanding a change

The golf community has been echoing similar sentiments for quite some time. When golf returned to the Olympics in 2016, many were thrilled, but some critics pointed out that the format didn’t provide a suitable platform for the sport. It is criticized for being ‘Boring’ and predictable, with many calling for a change.

Building on the momentum, fans and golf enthusiasts demand a change. They suggest alternative formats like stroke play and match play or team competitions. Furthermore, with the Olympics holding the authority to innovate, the golf community expects a more exciting and unpredictable format for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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“I put my heart, soul, body, everything on the line”: Novak Djokovic achieves Olympic Games destiny dream at age 37

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Novak Djokovic finally got his hands on the one piece of silverware missing from his trophy case: the Olympic gold medal.

The Serbian tennis great beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in an enthralling men’s singles final at Roland Garros on Sunday (4 August).

Djokovic adds the gold medal to the bronze he won in Beijing 2008 to complete a historic ‘Golden Slam’ at Roland Garros on Sunday.

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The record 24-time Grand Slam champion dropped to his knees and elbows as he was overcome by the gravity of the moment. For a few moments, Djokovic was seen trembling on the red clay of Court Phillipe-Chatrier.

Already considered the greatest male player of all time, Djokovic became the fifth in an elite group of players to complete the ‘Golden Slam’ – winning all four major titles and the Olympic singles gold. He joins Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to achieve the feat.

The match was billed as the dream cross-generational clash pitting the 21-year-old Alcaraz against the 37-year-old Djokovic, the youngest and oldest to contest a singles gold medal since 1988.

The contest lived up to the hype as none of the players would give an inch resulting in two tiebreakers, with Djokovic finding the edge in to win in straight sets with the match lasting just short of three hours.

Djokovic dished out some payback after Alcaraz’s back-to-back finals victory over the Serb at Wimbledon last month.

“When the last shot went past him, that was the only moment I actually thought I could win the match. I mean I believed that I could win, but to actually win it, because he keeps on coming back. He keeps on asking me to play my best tennis,” Djokovic said after the match.

“I don’t know what to say. I’m still in shock, honestly. I put my heart, my soul, my body, my family, my everything on the line to win Olympic gold at age 37. I finally did it.”

Alcaraz sat stunned and in tears after the draining match but would bow out of his maiden Olympics with a silver medal while sharing in a historic contest.

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Carlos Alcaraz left in floods of tears as Olympic Games gold medal dream dissipates against Novak Djokovic

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Carlos Alcaraz was left in floods of tears as his Olympic Games gold medal dream dissipated against Novak Djokovic losing out in two tie-breaks 7-6(4) and 7-6(5) to the greatest of all time.

Djokovic’s destiny was sealed with the Serbian only needing the gold medal to complete a career golden slam. But despite being at the start of his career and still being well within his 20’s when he plays in LA. It still showed how much it meant to Alcaraz.
A player who is not one to show emotion was in tears as he only took home the silver medal. Similar to Iga Swiatek who was in tears in losing the semi-final, Alcaraz is usually one to see the positive side.
Alex Corretja spoke to him on Eurosport and Alcaraz said that he gave everything but it wasn’t enough as he made him smile by the end of the interview amid tears. It was an emotional moment all around with Novak Djokovic also on tears.
Carlos Alcaraz BREAKS Down In Tears After Losing To Novak Djokovic In Paris Olympics Gold Medal Match : WATCH | Times Now

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His famous IDEMO celebration saw him sat on his bench at the end of it with a towel wrapped around his eyes as he cried completing a career goal. He had never even reached a final of an Olympic Games no mind winning it.
On his final attempt ever, he has done it. A player who long couldn’t complete the yearly Golden Slam and just fell short didn’t do so again. Also against all the odds with some giving him minimal chance of winning against a player who seems to have his number. Alcaraz will be back but Djokovic proves again and again that he can’t be counted out and adds the final piece to the puzzle.

 

 

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Major Update: Terence Crawford Gives Big Canelo Alvarez Update After Israil Madrimov Win

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Terence Crawford became a four-weight world champion with a win over Israil Madrimov on Saturday, and ‘Bud’ has now given a big update on a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez.

Crawford was pushed hard by Madrimov but ultimately came out on top in a close fight, with the judges handing him a unanimous decision victory as he claimed the WBA title at 154lbs.

It means he has now won world titles at lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight and super-welterweight, but boxing fans hahe already began to turn their attention towards a potential clash with Canelo.

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The Mexican superstar is next out in September, when he puts his WBA, WBC and WBO super-middleweight titles on the line against Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas.

Crawford has made it clear previously that he would relish a showdown against Canelo, but speaking after the win over Madrimov he appeared keen to bide his time before deciding his next move.

“If the money’s right, we got a fight, but at the same time, he’s got a fight that he’s focused on. I’m going to relax, enjoy this win.”

Crawford handed Madrimov the first defeat of his professional career in their clash, and he praised his opponent for his efforts during the contest.

“Israil was a tough competitor. I knew he was gonna be tough, I knew all about him when I went to Uzbekistan. He’s really strong, he’s durable, he took a lot of good shots. He got me to round 12. He had fast feet, good rhythm upstairs, and he was strong. And he was waiting to counter me, just like I was trying to counter him.

“He wasn’t throwing wild shots like I was wanting him to do. I figured it out from the get-go, but I was being patient. I didn’t wanna rush in with anything; that’s how I got caught a couple of times, trying to eat too soon.”

If it isn’t Canelo next for Crawford, there a number of other potential opponents, with Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh naming Vergil Ortiz as an option for ‘Bud.’

Ortiz is back in action this weekend, taking on Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC interim super-welterweight title at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

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‘The cream always rises to the top, I’m the last one standing’ – Terence Crawford

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Terence Crawford overcame a complicated opponent in Israil Madrimov on Saturday night to score a close unanimous decision victory in his junior middleweight debut.  

The result of the tactical fight was still hanging in the balance heading into the 12th round, and Madrimov (10-1-1, 7KOs) could have mustered a majority draw if he found a second gear, but Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) did just enough to get the nod and become a four-division champion.

Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, as Crawford outlanded Madrimov 95 to 84.

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“I felt great. It was no different than being at 147. Israil was just a strong opponent. We knew that coming into the gates,” Crawford said during his post-fight press conference at the BMO Stadium.

“We knew he was durable. If anything surprised me, it was his patience.

“His feinting was disrupting me. It was his patience. He wasn’t winging wild shots like we had seen in previous fights. He was very disciplined.

“I was trying to counter him but he had a good game plan. He had a lot of feints and I was trying to dictate when he was going to come. A lot of times I was wrong.”

Madrimov ended Crawford’s streak of 11 consecutive stoppage wins dating back to 2016.

Crawford looked sensational in his scorching hot win last summer against Errol Spence Jr. to claim the undisputed welterweight crown, but Madrimov never gave “Bud” the same opportunities as his previous opponents did.

“I don’t want to say it was my toughest fight – Mean Machine [Egidijus Kavaliauskas], [Yuriorkis] Gamboa and [Jose] Benavidez was a tougher fight than that,” said Crawford. “I might have gotten the knockouts, but those were tough fights in their own right.

“I was touching [Madrimov] up with the jab. I think my jab was beating him up all through the fight. But he landed a couple of right hands that were telling for the judges and fans, but it was nothing that I hadn’t seen before.

“He was just waiting on me. He was doing a lot of movements, but at the same time, he was trying to counter me like I was trying to counter him. It was a mixture of counter-to-counter.”

Crawford turns 37 next month, and discourse has already kicked off from rivals that Crawford is no longer at the peak of his powers.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, promised Crawford would next continue his conquests against either Canelo Alvarez or Vergil Ortiz Jr.

“It feels great. [Becoming a four-division champion] was one of those missions that we were on. We weren’t going to let anyone take it from us,” said Crawford.

“The cream always rises to the top, and if you look around, I am the last man standing. I’m still at the top. What more can you ask from Terence Crawford?”

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Floyd Mayweather Cashes Out $34,500 Betting Against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and Another Crawford vs. Madrimov Undercard Fight

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Floyd Mayweather isn’t just the richest boxer because of his unparalleled skills in the ring; he’s also a savvy investor.

And he has done it once again—this time, he put his money where his mouth is by placing bets on two high-profile bouts from the Riyadh Season Card held in Los Angeles. Curious about which fights he wagered on? Mayweather bet on Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela and Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller.

And let’s just say, ‘Money’ Mayweather’s bets paid off! The five-division champion reportedly pocketed $34,500 total from these matches. Of course, in the fights, Cruz faced a surprising upset when Valenzuela won by split decision, and the Ruiz Jr. vs. Miller fight ended in a majority decision draw. Now, the only lingering question is: how much did Mayweather wager on each fight?

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Immediately following the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, Floyd Mayweather took to his Instagram story to flaunt his impressive betting results with the caption reading, “If you know, you know.” He shared collection receipts from Circa Sports showing off his wins from his bet. The meaning behind the caption becomes apparent once you know the betting odds.

For the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, where Valenzuela was a +455 underdog, Mayweather had placed a $5,000 bet on Cruz losing, which earned him a payout of $22,750. This shows Mayweather’s incredible knowledge of the boxing game. Despite being a massive underdog, Mayweather chose to bet on Valenzuela instead of the heavy favorite Pitbull Cruz. And it doesn’t stop there. In addition, Mayweather bet $5,000 on the Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller fight, predicting a draw at +235 odds.

The precision bet netted him $11,750, which Mayweather celebrated by remarking, “Winner winner-chicken dinner.” Altogether, Mayweather pocketed a total of $34,500 from these bets. It’s also worth mentioning that there were other fights on the card. Mayweather either didn’t bet on them or chose not to reveal those details. However, this was in no way Mayweather’s first or his biggest bet!

Back in October 2020, Floyd Mayweather grabbed some headlines when he scored a $20,000 win by betting on Teofimo Lopez to beat Vasyl Lomachenko. Known for both his boxing career and his love for high-stakes bets, Mayweather put $6,500 on Lopez for the big fight. Lopez crushed it, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 117-111, and 116-112. So, not only did Lopez unify the lightweight titles, but Mayweather also pocketed $20,150.

Floyd Mayweather, being the show-off he is, flaunted his win on Instagram with a post that just said, “A light win.” Even though Lopez’s win was pretty clear-cut, Lomachenko thought the judges didn’t quite capture how he’d stepped up his game in the later rounds. Either way, this win just shows that Mayweather is still all about those high-stakes bets and keeping his financial game on point.

His winnings from the fights are mere pocket change for the richest boxer in the world, still, it goes to show how good the retired boxer is when it comes to predicting how a fight may go! However, there’s a chance he lost some of his bets and decided not to show those.

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WIN OVER ISRAIL MADRIMOV SHOWED WHY TERENCE CRAWFORD V CANELO ALVAREZ IS A TERRIBLE IDEA

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Terence Crawford added more accolades to his already historic career on Saturday by defeating WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight world champion.

Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) inflicted a first professional defeat on Madrimov (10-1-1 7 KO), getting the decision on all three judges’ scorecards following a competitive and compact bout at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Barely a moment had passed for ‘Bud’ to revel in his latest accomplishment before he was asked about the prospect of a mega-fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez – the other era-defining fighter of this generation.

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Without being overly committal, Crawford said he would be interested in a showdown with the Mexican, insisting the additional weight wouldn’t be a problem, and that it would all come down to money. “You know what I say, if the money is right, we got a fight,” he said in the ring.

Crawford Struggled To Carry Power At 154

Fans might be excited about the prospect of Saudi Arabian boxing boss Turki Alalshikh waving his magic wand and making this fight happen, but in reality, it’s a terrible idea – and Saturday’s bout against Madrimov showed precisely why.

While Crawford deservedly got the victory and Madrimov deserves a lot of credit for being so competitive against a pound-for-pound superstar, ‘Bud’ caught him with enough good shots – his uppercut was particularly effective – that would have sent most previous opponents to the canvas. Madrimov barely moved.

Perhaps the Uzbek has a particularly strong chin, but it was clear that Crawford’s power had not quite carried up to super-welterweight. He showed he has the size and height for the division, and he obviously has the skill and craft, so there is no reason not to expect him to become the undisputed world champion at 154lbs.

But if his power is not quite as effective at 154lbs against a fighter like Madrimov, how can we expect Crawford to be competitive at 168lbs against a beast like Canelo, who is pound-for-pound one of the hardest punchers on the planet and possesses a famously iron chin?

 

Canelo Weight Difference Too Great

Remember, Crawford won his first world title at lightweight, a full 33lbs lighter than the division where Canelo is the unified champion. Even the weight difference between the division in which he most recently became undisputed – welterweight – is 22lbs. That is still a big difference.

Alvarez, who has been calling his own shots for years now, will have zero interest in dropping pounds and meeting Crawford at catchweight, so it would be super-middleweight or nothing.

It just seems, following the display against Madrimov, that this fight should remain a fantasy – one fans can discuss and debate like they would over fighters from different eras.

Crawford, approaching his 37th birthday in September, couldn’t be blamed for thinking about the money. He only has a few fights left to maximize his earnings, and there’s no bigger money-maker than a bout with Canelo. Win or lose, who cares? He’s already assured of his place in the Hall of Fame.

More History Awaits Crawford Without Fighting Canelo

Yet, there are intriguing challenges beyond a lucrative mismatch against Alvarez. With all due respect to the remaining super-welterweight world champions, Crawford would fancy his chances against both. IBF belt holder Bakhram Murtazaliev should pose few problems, while a unification bout against Sebastian Fundora – his fellow American who has the WBC and WBO straps – would be a great fight to watch.

The opportunity to become the first fighter in history to become a three-weight undisputed world champion must be of some motivation to Crawford. Even one more step up to middleweight wouldn’t be beyond him, considering the lack of quality in the 160lbs division.

Only five fighters in history can call themselves five-weight world champions: Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao. Crawford has every opportunity to join the club.

Further greatness awaits Crawford without getting involved in a circus fight against Canelo.

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