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Joel Diaz: This “stupid” thinking Crawford defeats Canelo
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1 year agoon
Coach Joel Diaz says that he does not believe that Terenka Crawford will be able to take the blow of Canelo Alvarez without wilting in “Fight of the Century” on September 13. He states that a naturally larger warrior, Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KO), will be able to take blows from Crawford (41-0, 31 KO), but he will not be able to cope in return.
Two classes, which Crawford, 37 years elderly, will move to challenge Canelo for his undisputed championship in 168, will be too huge. Diaz notes that Crawford could not do “nothing”, rising from 147 to 154 to challenge Israil Madrimov for the title WBA Junior Middle Iighs on August 3, 2024.
“Stupid” faith of Crawford fans
Now Terenka is moving around two weight classes to fight Canelo in a super medium weight, and will have a worse result. Crawford cannot count on saving him as they did against Madrimov, because this time he is not a page A.
“Many people say that Crawford cannot beat Canelo without a problem. I respect it, but I just think they are stupid,” said coach Joel Diaz to Against terrers. “The difference in the size of a larger person changes everything with one blow and I see the same.”
BluePrint Mayweather will not work
The best, which Crawford can count on with its size, power and unfavorable situation, is to follow the plan of Mayweather and Erislanda Lara on Outbox Canelo. Even then, he would have to count on the fact that the judges grant weight to lighter blows compared to much more arduous Canelo shots.
They gave Mayweather, but it was years ago in 2013. Crawford is older, slowerAnd there is no popularity that Floyd had when he fought Alvarez. He will not be summoned to weaken Canelo like Mayweather in the 152 pounds, and stands in the face of a stronger version of the Mexican star. Floyd did not fight the 2025 version. If he did, he would be forced to run on the ring and exploit a lot of hold.
Comparison of the Madrimova fight
“You saw Canelo Alvarez fighting Amir Khan. Look at it. Terenka Crawford moved from 147 to 154 to fight [Israil] Madrimov. What did he do to Madrimov? Nothing, said Diaz. “Israil Madrimov is a 154-pound. Now, to go to 168, they are two more divisions.”
Canelo is more powerful and aggressive than Madrimov. He doesn’t waste time using all endless foils that Madrimov used. He undermined his chances of winning the fight, using too many feint and not using its natural size, power and advantage of juvenile people to gather a great advantage over Terencia in the first half. Madrimov could easily do it if he fought more aggressively.
Canelo with tough ggg impacts
“Canelo Alvarez will do every blow from Crawford, but I don’t think Crawford will do any blow from Canelo. Remember that Canelo was hit by GGG, the hardest hit in this division [middleweight]And Canelo made these shots like a master. I don’t think Crawford had something to overcome Canelo, “said Diaz.
If Canelo joins the arrows that William Scull and Edgar Berlang hit in the last two fights, Crawford will have difficulty taking them. Regardless of the fight in it, it can disappear. We know that Crawford is known for being a competitor, but if he is hit, he will fly out of self -preservation. When he does, every chance to win will be up to date.
Last updated 08/03/2025
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Tommy Morrisons Son Died Twice: Brothers Battle with Cancer
Published
12 hours agoon
August 23, 2026
Tommy Morrison’s son Trey has revealed for the first time that he has “died twice” while putting past differences aside to support his brother Kenzie through his fight with stomach cancer.
Trey Lippe Morrison made the revelation while asking people to pray for Kenzie, one day after World Boxing News reported that the 36-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer and a GoFundMe had been set up to help with medical bills.
The two sons of former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison have had their differences over the years, something Trey acknowledged openly before making clear that none of it matters now.
“No 2 other people have had their differences like my brother and myself. F*** our differences!” Trey said.
“My brother Kenzie Morrison is in the fight of his life. I want him here! I love him.”
Trey Morrison ‘Died Twice’
Trey asked those praying for Kenzie to believe that his brother can recover before revealing something he had never previously made public.
“I’ve never shared this, but I’ve died twice, I’m still here, it didn’t matter how tough I was, it was all HIM,” he said.
Trey did not elaborate on when or under what circumstances those incidents occurred and has previously kept his personal health private.
The older sibling suffered serious injuries in a 2023 car wreck that left his boxing career in doubtwhile Kenzie’s own fighting career was interrupted by injuries and inactivity before his cancer diagnosis.
Both followed their famous father into boxing and displayed the considerable punching power associated with the Morrison namebut neither was able to build the momentum once expected.
Now, boxing has become secondary for both brothers.

Brothers Put Differences Aside
Kenzie revealed his stomach cancer diagnosis after spending around a month dealing with stomach and back problems.
In his latest update, Kenzie provided further information about his situation and the urgency surrounding his search for specialist treatment.
“It’s not too late, but we don’t got a lot of time,” Kenzie said.
For Trey, whatever differences existed between the brothers have now been pushed aside.
“I love you Kenzie, and I’ll be with you every step and breath of the way,” he said.
Trey also emphasized his faith throughout the message and asked others to share Kenzie’s fight as widely as possible.
“I truly believe he will do HIM and heal my brother,” Trey said of his belief in God.
“Share everything about my brothers fight, get the word out there, everybody BELIEVE!”

The brothers may have taken different paths since following their famous father into boxing, but Trey’s message makes his priority clear.
He wants his brother here, and intends to be alongside him throughout the biggest fight of Kenzie’s life.
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Teofimo Lopez Targets Next Opponent After WBA Welterweight Title Victory Over Rolly Romero
Published
16 hours agoon
August 23, 2026
Teofimo Lopez already has his next target in mind following his victory over Rolly Romero.
Lopez claimed the WBA welterweight title with a majority decision win over Romero at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, becoming a three-division world champion in the process.
Fans have already began to speculate over who Lopez may turn his attention to next, and it didn’t take ‘The Takeover’ long to make his intentions perfectly clear.
Speaking in his post-fight press conferenceLopez revealed that he is looking to face the winner of next month’s WBC welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
“September 12th you’ve got Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn. We’ll see what happens there, we’ll watch. Obviously Keith Connolly [Lopez’s manager] manages Conor Benn so if he wins it’s a great fight to take across the pond, and I’m rooting for it anyway.”
Lopez also admitted he could be interested in a battle with IBF champion Liam Paro, but explained why he wouldn’t want to take on WBO champion Devin Haney just yet.
“I’d rather wait for Devin at the end, and the only reason why is to reclaim the whole situation with undisputed, not undisputed. We’ll see what Devin does on that end, so it’ll either be Liam Paro next or the winner of Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.”
Lopez is referring to when he campaigned at lightweight and insisted he was undisputed champion following his win over Vasiliy Lomachenko, only for Haney to be recognised as the legitimate WBC titleholder, meaning there is plenty of history between the pair.
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Shakur Stevenson Analyzes Rolly Romero After Teofimo Lopezs Victory in World Title Fight
Published
16 hours agoon
August 23, 2026
Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolly Romero to win the WBA welterweight title on Saturday and now Shakur Stevenson has shared his reaction.
Lopez appeared to be in control for the majority of the bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, though the scorecards had it much closer than people expected, with ‘The Takeover’ only getting the nod by majority decision after scores of 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112.
Romero did have a successful fifth round where he was able to rock Lopezbut other than that he failed to get any real foothold in the fight, as he lost his WBA crown and Lopez claimed world honours in a third division after previous reigns at 135lbs and 140lbs.
It was back in January when his time as WBO super-lightweight champion came to an end, suffering a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to the aforementioned Stevenson at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Stevenson has now posted on social media with his verdict on the win from ‘The Takeover’, praising his former rival for becoming world champion in his first bout at 147lbs.
“Yea Teofimo 3 division champ that’s 🔥”
Stevenson also paid tribute to Romero, saying he had ‘respect’ for the former champion for taking on anyone.
“Respect to Rolly a champion who will fight anybody Respect champ!!!”
Respect to Rolly a champion who will fight anybody Respect champ!!!
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) August 23, 2026
Lopez now may look towards potential unification fights at 147lbs following his victory, with the winner of next month’s WBC title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn a possible option, along with battles against WBO champion Devin Haney or IBF champion Liam Paro.
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