“Get Some Advise From Charlo”: Oleksandr Usyk Ruffles Feathers With Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez Prediction

Every boxing fan wants to see ‘the’ fight. Two of sport’s biggest names, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, in a momentous clash.

Talks about a potential fight have been going on for some time now. Even His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has expressed a keen interest on the much-sought-after match-up. Thoughts and discussions apart, social media is already abuzz with ‘the outcome’ game. Who will win? Or, who has a better chance of winning?

Oleksandr Usyk is preparing for the rematch with Tyson Fury. Days following his epic win over the Mancunian saw him vacate the IBF title, thus making his undisputed championship one of the shortest in boxing history. Like many, Usyk too found himself in a corner boxed by a poser on the Crawford-Alvarez puzzle. The P4P number-one boxer, however, knew the answer. Ever since it reached the ears of the fans, discussion on the subject has become more rigorous.

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Oleksandr Usyk was a guest on the ‘3 Knockdown Rule’ podcast. As the show neared its end, host Mario Lopez finally asked, “What about there? There’s talk. It’s not official, of course, but there’s talk of a potential fight between Canelo and Terrence Crawford. How do you see that fight?”

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

“I like Terence,” responded the champion. Usyk revealed that ‘Bud’ happens to be his friend. But when the push comes to shove, Terence Crawford will win. “Terence, it’s different, man. Terence works in two, two, two sides, two sides, right and left, but it’s very smart, man. It’s very, very smart, but feel the distance and the place.”

From the time he became boxing’s first male two-division undisputed champion, Terence Crawford made it clear what he wanted next. Aside from Alvarez, his list included Jermell Charlo. It underwent alteration following the ‘Iron Man’ suffering a defeat from the Mexican icon. However, concerns over the sheer weight gap always raised alarm and concern across the board.

Clearly, there was no unanimity among fans over a clear winner. To some, the super middleweight champion would remain unscathed. But then a few believe the Nebraskan southpaw has the wherewithal to usurp the throne. Let’s check what a few others had to say about the ambitious lineup.

Given Oleksandr Usyk’s winning streak, this fan believes that on the Crawford-Alvarez question, the Ukrainian champion might face an aberration. According to them, Canelo Alvarez’s physical attributes give him a significant advantage. Hence, it might as well be a one-sided fight, where he might dominate ‘Bud’ Crawford.

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and former professional boxer Anthony Fowler also seems to favor Canelo Alvarez for the win. Reinforcing the belief that weight classes often play a crucial role in determining outcomes in boxing, he insisted that Alvarez’s prowess at 168 pounds makes him a clear favorite.

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

Given how Yuriorkis Gamboa shook him up in their 2014 fight, this fan also lacks confidence in whether ‘Bud’ Crawford can withstand the shots from the hard-hitting Alvarez. Perhaps taking a dig, they suggested that the Nebraskan might as well check with Jermell Charlo beforehand to see how Alvarez’s punches felt. Underscoring the Mexican icon’s prowess in the ring, they predicted the likelihood of the match ending in the sixth round—in Alvarez’s favor.

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

However, this fan finds himself siding with Usyk. expressing their preference for Crawford over Alvarez in the hypothetical matchup, they believe that ‘Bud’s superior skills in movement, reflexes, and hand to understand punching power might enable him to dominate the fight. conceding that Alvarez has too much of a granite chin to be knocked out; however, they espoused that Crawford would barely give a quarter.

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

Then this user felt that maybe Terence Crawford should note down a few items from Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s playbook if he wants to defeat Canelo Alvarez. The former world champion’s method, where he overpowered the Mexican boxer with his sheer technical skills, gives ‘Bud’ the best chance of scoring a ‘W’.

Oleksandr Usyk said he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Alvarez: “Terence is my friend, but he's a crazy man. I say Terence wins. Listen, Terence is a different man. Terence works in two stances, he's a very, very, very smart man.” [@3KRPodcast]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 1, 2024

It should now be understandable how debatable the matchup is. On his part, Terence Crawford, after a year-long break, will enter the ring on August 3 to mark his debut in the light middleweight division. So instead of three, he is now short of the super middleweight division by two weight classes.

In September, Canelo Alvarez will also face his year’s second opponent. He is no longer an undisputed champion. so he will have to defend his remaining unified titles from Edgar Berlanga on the weekend before Mexican Independence Day. So may be after that, by this year-end or first quarter next year, will the fight with Terence Crawford eventually make through?