Terence Crawford has spoken for the first time since it was reported that a fight against Canelo Alvarez was agreed.
The clash between the two pound-for-pound greats was first discussed last year after Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight title in August.
Talks died down though due to Canelo’s reluctance to negotiate the bout prior to his September fight against Edgar Berlanga, which the Mexican won to retain his WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles.
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With both men now seemingly rested and recharged following their latest bouts, the year began with fresh optimism that a fight could indeed take place later this year.
Crawford and Canelo both met with Saudi chief Turki Al-Alshikh over the weekend, with it now reported that a deal is in place for the mega fight to take place.
‘Bud’ has given his first reaction since the reports that the bout was agreed, taking to social media to share his confidence that he will be victorious.
“Ima shock the world watch!!! The best is yet to come. I had it in my back pocket this whole time.”
It would indeed be seen as an upset to many if Crawford is able to defeat Canelo, due to him needing to jump up a further two weight divisions from 154lbs to 168lbs.
Crawford has only competed once at super-welterweight after moving up from 147lbs. Prior to that he reigned as undisputed welterweight champion after defeating long-term rival Errol Spence Jr, and Spence has given his prediction for how the Canelo fight could go.
