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Is Canelo vs. Crawford nervous about creating?

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2 years ago

February 19, 2025

Image: Is Canelo vs. Crawford A Upset In The Making?

Boxing fans love a great fight, and in September 2025, two pounds for pounds are to face when a united world champion of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KO) will defend their WBA, WBC and WBO Titles against Terenca “Bud” Crawford (41-0, 31 KO).

Champion, Canelo Alvarez, is a boxer-ponher who has been a dominant master in the middleweight division for four years, while the pretender, Bud Crawford, is a qualified ring technician, which is the undisputed world champion about two weighted world champions.

Before meeting Crawford, Canelo intends to face the champion of IBF William Scull. If Canelo does what he is to do in May, the September fight will go from a great fight to the older fight for Crawford.

In July 2024, Canelo Alvarez was deprived of his title IBF, because he failed to defend him against his compulsory, William Scull. Three months later, Scull beat Vladimir Shishkin and won the free IBF belt.

If Canelo defeated Scull in May, he reigns again as the undisputed medium weight master. If this scenario goes, it means four months later, when Terence Crawford faces Canelo Alvarez, Crawford will have the opportunity to become a world champion in three validity.

After his signature with Errol Spence JR in August 2023, Terenka Crawford conducted an interview with TMZ Sports, in which he was asked about a potential clash with Canelo Alvarez. At that time, Crawford was not interested in facing Canelo when he answered a direct answer.

“No, not at all. Canelo is not really interested in the size of the size. “

Terenka Crawford changed his heart after taking part in Canelo’s fighting against Jermell Charlo and Jaime Munguia. After the clash, Canelo vs Mungia Crawford admitted that if he were in the ring from Canelo this particular night, he saw some things he could definitely exploit.

Crawford consistently called on Canelo until he reached the fight. Recently, during an interview with Fight Hub TV, coach Bomac McIntyre, Crawford’s coach, refused when he was asked to stop the fight, but pointed to Crawford identifying some weakness in Canelo’s game.

In September 2013, Floyd “Money” Mayweather defeated Canelo Alvarez at speed, side movement, a breathable and landing of keen shots. Nine years later, Dmitriry Bivol defeated Canelo, controlling the distance, using an busy stab and hitting with volume with basic arrows.

Canelo Alvarez is a legendary champion who is great all time. His plan to accumulate over 60 wins was basically the same throughout his excellent 19-year career.

Canelo will press forward with high busy protection. He exerts constant pressure during the landing of the right hand, the left hook and cruel shots in the body. He wears opponents physically and mentally until he reaches a break or a unanimous victory in the decision.

In addition to snail-paced Canelo starts and problems with durability, Terenka Crawford must see something else that he can exploit, but the question is: what does he see? Like Spence, Canelo has a predictable crime.

In his fight against Errol Spence Jr Crawford was aware of Spence’s routine offensive attack and was able to stay a step ahead. Due to the fact that Canelo has a routine offensive attack, does Crawford think that he can dictate the fight with Canelo in the same way as when he did it when he faced Spence?

As for the IQ Ring, Crawford is one of the most competent boxers in the game. Because he calls Canelo, he must have full confidence in her game plan. We do not know what the Crawford game plan is, but hypothetically, how can Terenka Crawford be defeated by Canelo Alvarez?

Canelo is a bull because it refers to the way he presses with its offensive attack. Considering this, the first thing Crawford will have to exploit is his three inches advantage to implement effective stab. Canelo is traditionally a snail-paced start, so busy JAB can win the first few rounds for Crawford.

Terenka Crawford is a versatile switch that must be made when it comes to dictating coverage and maintaining matching in the middle of the ring. Crawford will exploit side movement and relies on his reflexes to make Canelo miss and then make him pay.

Crawford’s path to victory will include discipline, technically justified and defensive responsible. Crawford must box from the outside, his time must be in place, and its sheets must be keen and true. He must control the pace of the fight by landing his crime and then leaving.

Canelo Alvarez is a juggernaut, but as two losses in his CV indicate, Canelo is an amazing boxer that can be beaten. Two key requirements for defeating Canelo are excellent and frustration.

In their duels, Canelo Alvarez both Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Dmitriry Bivol could be perfect and frustrated Canelo. As a result, both Mayweather and Bivol won decisive victories.

Terenka “Bud” Crawford has a ring intelligence, which had to be perfect, and has a set of skills that can be both problematic and frustrating for Canelo Alvarez. If Crawford is able to correctly make his game plan, fight fans can witness historical nervousness in September.

Last updated on February 19, 20125

Boxing

Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity

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3 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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"Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity"

Arnold Barboza Jr. dropped word on social media that a massive welterweight title opportunity just landed in his lap on short notice. While he confirmed that 147 pounds is locked in with a belt on the line, he kept the identity of his opponent quiet for now.

Speculation immediately involved Devin Haney after Haney’s anticipated matchup with Shakur Stevenson fell apart. Barboza’s remarks point to a fast-developing opening, even if ink has not officially met paper yet.

“I got some news today. It’s a blessing. I don’t know how real it is, but it sounds pretty real. It might be a big fight sooner than expected,” Barboza said on social media. “I’ll be stepping in at the last minute on some s***, but I don’t know where it’s going to be at, but it’s soon.”

The tight calendar creates the biggest hurdle. Barboza appears fully ready to sign before even knowing the host city, but world championship bouts offer zero room for entering camp cold. Securing an unexpected offer represents one hurdle; having the necessary weeks to dial in a precise tactical blueprint presents an entirely separate challenge.

If Haney ends up standing across the ring, Barboza faces an elite defensive technician. Taking on Haney demands an answer for his distance control, lead hand control, and inside tie ups. Simply tracking him across the canvas without cutting the ring effectively will turn the contest into a frustrating chase.

“A lot sooner than expected. Not no next year fight. A couple of weeks soon. Yeah, I’m fighting at 147. Yeah, it’ll be for a belt. We got to go for legacy,” Barboza said.

Teofimo Lopez also figures heavily into Barboza’s long-range calculations. Barboza sees capturing a 147-pound crown as his quickest ticket to securing a second chance against Lopez after coming up short in their junior welterweight clash.

“It’s not a rematch with Teo. Not yet. I got to win this belt to rematch him,” Barboza admitted.

Holding a world title strap provides massive leverage at the negotiating table. The immediate task requires transforming the sudden opening into an executed contract, setting up a targeted training block, and verifying the sanctioning body timeline.

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

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7 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia continue to be linked to a future cruiserweight clash, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has had his say on who he is favouring to come out on top in their proposed battle.

Benavidez is in hot pursuit of the undisputed cruiserweight title. He is currently in possession of both the WBA and WBO world titles but expected to next face WBC titleholder Michal Cieslak in a three-belt unification showdown on December 5.

Meanwhile, Opetaia has an ongoing lawsuit against the IBF – who stripped him of his world title for a second time earlier this year – as he hopes to be reinstated as champion and subsequently tee up a meeting with Benavidez for all four belts.

Opetaia is simultaneously being linked to a heavyweight debut, mooted to be taking on Deontay Wilder on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard in December.

Speaking on the Hall of Game podcastJones says that he expects Benavidez to get the better of Opetaia if they collide.

“I want to see how David fares in that fight [against Opetaia] first [before he moves up to heavyweight]. I think that David probably wins the fight but I want to see how he fares in the fight.”

Should Opetaia not be reinstated as the IBF cruiserweight champion, it is believed that Viddal Riley and David Nyika will meet for the vacant belt. If that were to happen, it remains to be seen whether Benavidez would divert from his three-fight plan in order to capture the undisputed crown.

Boxing

Floyd Mayweathers Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

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8 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Floyd Mayweather's Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

Despite being nine years into retirement, it appears that Floyd Mayweather could have a busy year in the ring if the latest claims are to be believed.

The American boxing icon hung up the gloves after a straightforward victory over Conor McGregor took his professional record to 50-0.

He has since fought exclusively in exhibitions, facing social media stars and combat athletes from other disciplines. That looked set to change this year when, in February, it was announced by Netflix that Mayweather would face Manny Pacquiao for a second time. The September fight was billed as a pro contest.

Mayweather then announced exhibitions with both Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis, leading to legal issues which postponed the Pacquiao event indefinitely.

The 49-year-old recently said that he plans for both the Tyson and ‘PacMan’ fights to take place in December and then 2027 respectively, but Ryan Garcia has now announced on social media that he has agreed to face Mayweather.

“Trust me at first I thought this was bull***.

“But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight.

“147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world.

“50-0 vs The current champ.”

Trust me at first I thought this was bull***

But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight

147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world

50-0 vs The current champ

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia also posted an image that appears to show a video call between him and Mayweather.

Talking about 🥊 pic.twitter.com/x10bCca14Z

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia won the WBC welterweight world title at the beginning of the year by beating Mario Barriosand his stock is as high as ever following a two-round blowout of Conor Benn in his first defence.

He has reportedly now entered talks for a unification against Teofimo Lopez, who is appealing to the WBA to postpone a mandatory fight against Jack Catterall.

Though the WBC would undoubtedly approve Mayweather’s title challenge – as they did for a returning Pacquiao last year – fans will be dubious of Garcia’s claims, particularly given the fact that Mayweather mentioned no such fight in his most recent interview.