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Fernando Vargas Jr. predicts that Canelo’s power will be too high for Crawford to survive
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1 year agoon
Fernando Vargas Jr. He says that he does not think that Terenka Crawford will be able to “withstand” Canelo Alvarez power in their fight on Saturday, September 13. Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KO) strikes too tough, and for Crawford (41-0, 31 KO) is too gigantic to go from 154 to 168.
Vargas Jr. He predicts that 37 -year -old Crawford will succeed early, landing that they get up, that they slammed Canelo. But when Alvarez warmed up, he will put him on Crawford and it will be down for the pretender.
Canelo’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO Super Middle Wweight titles will be on the line of this fight at the Allegiant stadium in Las Vegas. Crawford has the opportunity to become three unquestioned champion. He was allowed to ignore the initial fights with a super -medium weight, Oslyys Iglesias, Diego Pacheco and Christian Mbilli to get this title against Alvarez. He is similar to the team that goes to Super Bowl without competing in Play -Ff.
The difference in CV is clear
“I just see Kanelo, he is his biography. He enters this fight with the fight against Cotto, Mayweather and Trout. He fought with those various warriors who give him this mental advantage,” said Fernando Vargas Jr. Ring magazineGiven his reasons why Canelo Alvarez will defeat Terenka Crawford on Saturday.
There is no comparison between CV Canelo and Crawford. The Mexican star has fought the high -level opposition since 2013. In addition to the names of Vargas Jr., Canelo fought these well -known fighters:
- Gennadiy Golovkin X 3
- Dmitriry Bivol
- Sergey Kovalev
- Erislanda Lara
- Callum Smith
The only names of Crawford fighters fought that they did not go well, they were Israil Madrimov and Viktor Postol. Although Crawford fought with Shawn Porter, Errol Spence, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Ricky Burns, they were on career defects.
“Regardless of whether people say it falls or not, it makes it a more competitive fight,” said Vargas Jr. About Canelo. “I think he will succeed from Canelo, maybe backing up,” said Fernando about Crawford.
Vintage Canelo for Crawford
The Canelo version, which two years ago defeated the former undisputed master of mediumwear master, Jermell Charlo, on September 30, 2023, may prove to be too powerful for Crawford. In this fight, Canelo was in the vintage style, landing huge shots that made Jermell hesitate to stand in place and trade. Jermell is bigger and probably stronger than Crawford. If he could not cope with a two -level jump towards Canelo, it is doubtful that Terencia would do it.
Can Crawford hit?
“I think Canelo will end up putting her blows and I think the power will be too high. I do not think that Terenka Crawford can withstand the best Canelo shots. But this makes it a good fight and a fight that fans want to see – said Vargas Jr.
If Canelo is able to land like shots with which he hit his last three opponents, Crawford will be arduous. Although Bud is fighting in a training camp to prepare for Canelo’s power, it’s not the same as being in the ring with a real thing.
Fans who are skeptical about Crawford’s chances of winning would have fewer doubts if he took one or two melodies in 168 against the great puncher who could bring Alvarez the power to bring. Crawford decided not to fight in 13 months when he left the ring, and this is a red flag, which he is heading towards oblivion.
Mexican style versus sweet science
“I understand the sweet science of hitting and I don’t wear. Mexican style is that in the middle of the finger ring to my fingers.” I don’t care how many times you hit me. I hit you twice, “said reporter Claudia Trejos to Netflix. “This is the relentless spirit.”
As Claudio notes, Canelo has a Mexican style to make “Duke it out” with her opponents, and head against a more defensive Crawford. Some fans who did not watch Crawford’s previous fights assume that the way he fought aggressively against Errol Spence Jr. In their match on July 29, 2023, he was as always fought.
It was an exception rather than a rule. Crawford has always been an opponent who avoids hits. It is unrealistic to expect that it will change in this fight, especially with the biggest hit in his career.
Robbie Bannatyne began to cover boxing in 2013 and since then he wrote for Boxing News 24 along with other main sales points. His reports include Breaking Fight News, results and analyzes that combine fans with the greatest moments of this sport. Robbie’s work emphasizes both established masters and appearing perspectives, giving readers an candid, view of the global struggle scene.
Last updated 09/08/2025
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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results
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3 hours agoon
October 17, 2026
Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.
Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.
How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2
Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET
Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)
PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.
Location: O2 Arena – London, England
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Mannix and Mora Support Fabio Wardley in Quest for Vengeance
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4 hours agoon
October 17, 2026
Fabio Wardley can turn his early success against Daniel Dubois into a rematch victory if he avoids exhausting himself chasing the finish. He proved he could hurt Dubois in their first fight. The harder task is keeping control when an opponent he has dropped continues coming forward.
Wardley scored two early knockdowns before Dubois recovered and stopped him. That leaves an opening for a different result, although better pacing alone may not be enough to prevent another punishing night.
Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora both back Wardley to win again on Saturday, with Mannix choosing him by stoppage. Mora believes Wardley’s eagerness to finish Dubois helped undo his promising start.
“If he just doesn’t punch himself out, he thinks about setting up that right hand, doesn’t get right hand happy,” Mora said to DAZN Boxing.
That is the adjustment Wardley needs to make under pressure. Once Dubois survived his biggest punches, Wardley needed something beyond another loaded right hand. Working behind his jab and putting punches together would give him more ways to attack without spending everything on a single finish.
Dubois deserves credit for surviving those knockdowns and returning to his jab. Mora believes his previous defeats helped him stay composed when Wardley hurt him. Wardley now has his own experience of a fight turning against him.
“I think he’ll be smarter after this fight. I think he’ll learn some lessons,” Mannix said. “I think Wardley wins by stoppage in this fight.”
Mannix’s biggest concern is what the first beating took out of Wardley. Learning the tactical lesson does not guarantee he will absorb Dubois’ punches the same way in the rematch.
Wardley’s power gives their picks a credible foundation. He has already put Dubois down twice. To complete the job, he needs to create another opening without allowing the pursuit of a knockout to leave him exhausted and exposed again.

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Bam Rodriguez Proposes March Fight, But Inoue Eyes New Opportunities
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6 hours agoon
October 16, 2026
Jesse Rodriguez is willing to meet Naoya Inoue in March, yet that timeline still depends entirely on the undisputed champion waiting for him. Inoue may prefer an earlier ring return, which would leave Rodriguez on the outside looking in as he continues handling business at bantamweight.
Trainer Robert Garcia revealed that Rodriguez can make a March date work, moving up his original April or May target. Still, the camp intends to take on WBO champion Christian Medina in December first.
Robert confirmed the updated outlook to The Ring: “I previously said April or May, but we can be ready for March.”
While that shortens the wait, early 2027 remains unresolved. Turki Alalshikh pointed toward a January appearance in Japan. Eddie Hearn mentioned February or March instead. Clear alignment on a date is completely absent.
Rodriguez must fulfill a contract before New Year’s Eve, with Garcia eyeing December 11 or December 19 against Medina. The camp figures Rodriguez can enjoy the holidays, then jump straight into camp for Inoue.
That expectation rests on an ideal outcome against Medina. Cuts, bruised knuckles, or an unexpectedly brutal bout could easily force Rodriguez to take extra recovery time. Inoue would effectively be pinning his calendar on a fighter who still has to survive another bout first.
Inoue is already eyeing an eventual jump to featherweight. Sitting around waiting for Rodriguez to finish his stay at 118 pounds makes little sense for the Japanese star.
Garcia admitted neither he nor Hearn has received an official approach to begin talks. The public chatter is moving much faster than the paperwork.
Putting March on the table does not guarantee Inoue’s cooperation. If March works on both sides, the matchup can happen. If Inoue wants to fight sooner, Rodriguez will either have to scrap his December plans or watch this major fight slip away.
Bam is acting like someone who wants the glory of calling out Inoue without actually taking the risk of meeting him on his terms.
When a fighter gets an invitation to share a ring with the sport’s biggest pound-for-pound attraction, they drop everything. They do not tell the undisputed champion to take a number and wait until spring because Christian Medina is on the calendar. That makes zero sense. A routine belt grab against Medina does nothing for Rodriguez’s profile, brings in a fraction of the money, and accomplishes very little that fans care about.

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