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Crawford to escape with Canelo, like Charlo and Scull?
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1 year agoon
Jose Benavidez sr. He believes that Terenka Crawford will fight in the same way as Jermell Charlo and William Scull against Canelo Alvarez, running around the ring all night on September 13.
Benavidez sr. predicts that Crawford works
Benavidez predicts that Crawford (41-0, 31 KO) will do so “lifeless,“And he thinks that the fans are naive if they think he will fight” fingers “with the unquestioned champion of the super medium weight Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KO). He says it’s “too much weight” for Crawford.
38-year-old Crawford moves on two divisions after a delicate show in his debut in 154 to challenge Canelo for his four lanes in 168. Terenca should be obliged to defeat two or three killers in Super Middle Wweight before he received the title. Because he does not have to do this, there is no guarantee that he will put in any effort. Its payment is already guaranteed.
“Eddy Reynoso and Team Canelo do a great job. They still generate a lot of money and do everything they want,” said Jose Benavidez Sr. Fight Hub tv. “They have these hostage belts. So they can do what they want. But we’ll see The same fight as [Jermell] Charlo. The same fight with which we saw [William Scull. ”
Jose Sr. is right. Crawford will move like Scull and Jermell Charlo did against Canelo to keep from getting knocked out. His estimated purse of $50 million for the fight will be there regardless. So, he doesn’t need to worry about losing out on any money by not trying to win, and running the entire fight. You’d think Turki Alalshikh would have studied the Jermell fight and seen what Crawford’s game would be. He’s not coming to win. It’s all about the payday.
The Gauntlet Crawford Should Face
What Turki should have done is insist that Crawford earn the fight by beating two of the apex predators before he’d agree to give him that giant $50 million. Crawford should have had to run this little gauntlet to get his golden parachute retirement payday:
- David Benavidez
- David Morrell
- Osleys Iglesias
“It’s going to be the same thing with Terence Crawford. He’s a little guy. He’s coming up two divisions to fight Canelo Alvarez, and you think he’s going to go toe-to-toe with Canelo? Come on, man. Terence Crawford is a great fighter, but that’s too much weight for him,” said Jose Sr.
Benavidez Sr. left out Crawford being old and small. He’ll be 38 in September, and he’s going up 14 lbs after looking weak in his debut at 154 against Israil Madrimov. The bulking up that Crawford did by power-feeding and weight training isn’t going to give him the natural strength of a fighter like Canelo. He’ll be the same old Crawford as when he was thin & wiry at 147, but he’ll be slower due to the weight. He’d be better off staying his normal size, as when he was fighting at welterweight, and trying to use speed to win.
“So, he’s going to try to survive, move around, and try to win the rounds. That’s what’s going to happen. I think Canelo, at this stage right now, the legs aren’t the same,” said Benavidez Sr. “The body is not responding the same. So, I think he’s going to have problems trying to catch Terence Crawford. I think it’s going to be the same fight. It’s going to be a boring fight.”
I agree with Jose Sr. We’re going to see nonstop movement from Terence to try and survive, and get hit as seldom as possible by Canelo. It’s too much weight and natural power that Crawford will be giving away to Alvarez. The Nebraska native, “Bud” Crawford, and his trainer, Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, likely have this all mapped out to go into survival mode, move, and pick up that big check. The alternative devious plan would be for Crawford to use the hit-and-run approach, hoping to win a decision. He’d be borrowing from Shakur Stevenson’s fighting style, but he’d be using it against the wrong fighter. Canelo is too big a star to be robbed by the judges.
“I’m hoping it’s going to be a little bit exciting because I heard that Canelo was the worst fight on pay-per-view to throw the fewest punches in history [against Scull]. So we hope that we will see a great fight, but this is not an thrilling duel, “said Benavidez Sr.
Crawford copies of Scull’s Canelo Style
Canelo-Crawford will be a bit more thrilling than Alvarez’s clash with William Scull on May 3. But it will not be much more thrilling for watching, because Crawford was the driving force of his entire career and will fight the terrified when he tastes Canelo’s power. The way Terenka praised Scull, saying that he shows “General of the Ring” against the Mexican star, it is clear that he would utilize this style as his plan.
Last updated 27/27/2025
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Shawn Porter Names David Benavidez’s Toughest Test: ‘He’s a Machine’
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22 minutes agoon
June 12, 2026
Shawn Porter believes David Benavidez’s toughest assignment could come between the cruiserweight and lithe heavyweight divisions, against a former world champion with tremendous power.
Although the “Mexican Monster” has hinted at a possible move to heavyweight, it is more likely that he will stay at 200 pounds or drop back to 175 pounds for his next fight.
His last meeting with Gilberto Ramirez ended in a sixth-round stoppage, which made him a three-division world champion last month, winning the WBO and WBA titles.
Benavidez has since been named the mandatory challenger for the WBC title, putting him in line for a potential unification fight with cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian.
At the same time, the 29-year-old expressed interest in fighting Jai Opetaia, considered the No. 1 fighter in the cruiserweight division, while considering a return to lithe heavyweight, where he still holds the WBC title.
It would only be a desire to fight Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev, who could alternatively join the rubber match for Bivol’s IBF, WBO and WBA titles.
Beterbiev hasn’t fought since their rematch, that is Bivol won by majority decision in February 2025 and is certainly nearing the end of his career.
Former world champion Porter, however, went on to say his YouTube channel that he thinks the 41-year-old knockout could still cause problems for Benavidez.
“In the case of Beterbiev, there is this power. [Even now]it’s still a machine. Of all these players, I trust Beterbiev’s power to test Benavidez more than anything else.
“Bivol has amazing skills. For me, Opetaia [is] he is not experienced enough.”
Most believe that Bivol and Opetaia pose a greater threat to Benavidez’s unbeaten record, given that Beterbiev has a history of injuries and is perhaps even more out of shape.
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John Fury says Oleksandr Usyk deserves more recognition after his fight with Rico Verhoeven
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June 12, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk’s performance against Rico Verhoeven continues to divide opinion, but John Fury believes the Ukrainian deserves much more recognition than he received after their heavyweight clash.
Usyk defended his WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles following an 11th-round victory over Verhoeven last month, although the result sparked debate after the Dutchman enjoyed considerable success throughout the competition.
Verhoeven had a slight advantage on one judge’s scorecard after 10 rounds, while the other two judges fought even at 95-95. Usyk eventually turned the tide with a right uppercut that knocked down the former kickboxing champion before referee Mark Lyson waved off the fight once the round had already ended.
Despite the criticism directed at Usyk’s performance, John Fury emphasized that the three-time undisputed champion should not be judged too harshly.
“No, you know, because ultimately he created problems. He’s a 6-foot-6 athlete, he trains like a demon, he’s as robust as a bull, and he plays like a badger. He’s going to cause problems. World kickboxing champion. I don’t know who said he doesn’t have a chance,” John told Secondsout about Usyk’s fight with the much larger Verhoeven.
Fury also pointed to a size disadvantage that Usyk has consistently overcome since moving up from cruiserweight.
“You have to give Usyk credit because he’s just a cruiserweight that’s blowing up, you know, and he’s won heavyweight titles, right? But you know what? He just seems to have done his job, right? And he’s done his job. So fair game to Usyk.”
However, Fury remained critical of the controversial ending, arguing that Verhoeven’s corner should have been used to determine whether their fighter was able to continue in the final round.
Verhoeven has since called for a rematch, although Usyk’s immediate future remains uncertain. The undefeated champion has been ordered by the WBC to make a mandatory defense against Agit Kabayel, and failure to do so could jeopardize his title reign.

Olly Campbell is a boxing journalist covering this sport since 2014, providing reports from the ring and technical analyzes of the most critical fights. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments and the details that shape high-level competition.
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Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez Names the Top 3 Players in the World: “I Think I’m 4th”
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June 12, 2026
Jesse Rodriguez isn’t looking to crown himself boxing’s pound-for-pound king just yet, admitting that Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk should be higher than him on the charts.
On achievement alone, it’s strenuous to dispute the 26-year-old’s assessment, given that both Inoue and Usyk have become undisputed two-division champions.
However, based on recent performances, it could be argued that ‘Bam’ has been a bit strenuous on himself, especially considering Usyk’s needy performance against Rico Verhoeven last month.
Rodriguez, on the other hand, secured decisive stoppages against Phumelela Cafu and Fernando Martinez last year to become the unified 115-pound champion.
Thanks to this momentum, he now has a chance to become a three-division world champion against Antonio Vargas, whom he will face next Saturday for the WBA bantamweight title.
If he emerges victorious, Rodriguez will be ready to face super bantamweight king Inoue, whom he called a top fighter in the sport.
Elsewhere on his list, “Bam” admitted that four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson also ranks above him, solely based on his unanimous decision victory over Teofimo Lopez in January.
Disclosure of this information during a media conference with several outlets, including: Fighting the noiseRodriguez admitted that Usyk also deserves a place in the top three.
“I think I’m in fourth place. I was in third place, but after Shakur won [against] Teofimo, I feel I have no choice but to put him in third place.
“So I have Inoue first, Usyk second, Shakur [at three] and then myself [at four]”
Rodriguez, while not doing enough to finish in the top three, will certainly change his mind if he can beat Inoue, who he could face in slow 2026 or early next year.
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