Promoter Eddie Hearn says that Canelo Alvarez does not seem to have this desire at the age of 35, and he feels that he can retire if Crawford defeats him on September 13. He chooses Crawford (41-0, 31 KO) to defeat Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KO) because he sees him as “fresh and more physically preserved warrior of them.
Crawford fought Only two good opponentsErrol Spence and Israil Madrimov, during his long 17-year career, while Canelo fought over 20. There is a huge difference in the opposition level, which was fought by the Mexican star compared to Terenka. That is why he is a bigger star. He took the risk, which Crawford is not. This year, the inactive seat shows the lack of risk taking Crawford. Departing from Nebraska, there is no same ambitions that Canelo has shown.
He is a good speaker, but he did not show readiness to test, raising the weight earlier in his career. When Crawford finally took the risk, approaching 154, he made his dubious decision over Madrimov and began to press on paying against Canelo. Lack of desire to people to risk in his career makes him unworthy Being one of the great all time.
Physical decrease in Canelo
“Not only the fact that he could not cut off the ring [against William Scull]. I just feel time and age – said Eddie Hearn Fight Hub tv About what caused him to choose Trywford over Canelo Alvarez to fight on September 13. “Canelo is amazing. Not only because of his ability and what he achieved, but also the fact that he still wants these training camps and fighting.”
The way Cuban Scull moved in the fight against Canelo on May 3, very few warriors could reach him, or without catching his quick meters. Not only did he move well, but his hand speed, power and counterattack were at the highest level. Alvarez stopped risking after he was caught early on some Sculla meters, and made him realize that he was too powerful to risk.
“I just feel that the desire is a bit disappearing, not because of his love for [boxing]But only because of his age and life, “said Hearn.” Crawford’s fight will definitely be missing for it. I don’t think he wanted to lose to Crawford, a much smaller guy because he is at the end of the road. The fight is so huge and the money is so great that he has to take her. I assume that after this fight he retires. “
It seemed obvious that Canelo’s motivation was not his last three fights with Scull, Edgar Berlang and Jaime Munguia. He was seen as favorite in these fights, and few fans gave these warriors every time they defeated Canelo. The fights that Alvarez achieved well in the past are those in which he was seen as a strenuous time.
Motivational questions
“Why should you continue? You fight Crawford. Who else is for Canelo to fight? Do you think Benavide will return to 168?” Hearn said. “I don’t think Canelo would like to lose again [David] Benavidez, because he is not a warrior he was. There are many pride for these guys. “
There are many other fighters to fight after Crawford. It is nothing compared to fighters who want to see the fight in Canelo. The Mexican star is fighting Crawford just because Turks Alalshikh wanted to see her. If we talk about fights that boxing audience wants to see in the USA and elsewhere, they are fighters who are interested in much more than the novelty of Crawford:
– David Benavidez – Jaron Ennis – Dmitryry Bivol – Artur Beterbiev – Jai Ottaia – Chris Eubank Jr. – Conor Benn – David Morrell – Edgar Berlanga: *Rematch – Hamzah Sheeraz
A huge fortune of Alvarez
“He earned a huge amount of money. Maybe she just fought in Saudi Arabia, against a negative opponent [William Scull]And all such things – said Hearn about Canelo. “I sat next to the kennel of the whole fight and thought:” I think he will be [Crawford] He probably beat him. “
Apparently Fortuna Canelo is $ 275 millionAnd it will probably double if he ends the remaining three fights with a contract with Turka Alalshikh and will continue to fight a little longer. Canelo will probably retire nearly $ 600 million with a fortune.
“Don’t get me wrong. This is a very complex fight for both guys. Great fight. Terenka Crawford and Ring IQ, and he looks like a newborn, fresh warrior, although they are 36 years senior [Canelo] and 38 [Crawford]. It’s amazing, “said Hearn.
Crawford has become better and looks 10 years younger than Canelo. This is a combination of genetics and terrain that fought for a much weaker opposition. If he had complex fights that Canelo had, he would not be a warrior he is today.
Canelo’s most complex opponents
– Dmitryry Bivol – Edgar Berlanga – Gennadiy Golovkin X 3 – Miguel Cotto – Callum Smith – Jaime Mungia – Caleb plant – Billy Joe Saunders – trout Austin – Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Sergey Kovalev – Liam Smith – Jose Miguel Cotto
“We had a fight [Canelo-Scull] Very close. Don’t get me wrong. Canelo won. After eight rounds they set the result of Chris Mannix on the screen and it was an eight -person Canelo. He [Crawford] It was like: “I have Sculla winning the fight at this stage.” In the end he did nothing more, and Canelo did a little more and won the back end of the fight, but he was very close, “said Hearn.
Canelo definitely won the rounds in the last half of the fight, when Scull basically gave up the attempt to win and play safely. However, Alvarez still looked impoverished, throwing little blows and simply shuffling ahead like a person much older than his chronological age 34. Physically, Canelo resembled a warrior in the mid-1940s. His last fight with Edgar Berlanga pulled something out of him, eating great shots from much younger and larger 193-Funts of Brooklyn, coming from Novel York. A hit by a newborn warrior the size of cruisers is not good for a thirty person, such as Canelo.
Crawford IQ ring
“115-113, 116-112, I think it’s true, but Bud is watching this fight and goes:” Oh “. His IQ ring is amazing and watches this fight, goes, “I know exactly how to beat him. ‘Now doing it is different, and the divergence of weight will of course be a problem. But I think he actually turned into a favorite. “
Crawford knows how to beat Canelo, but he won’t do it unless he manages to enter the trenches and snails with him. If he thinks he gets a inexpensive victory over Canelo, it doesn’t happen. He has to go to war and makes ponderous shots, which are more complex than the “Little GGG” Israil Madrymov repeatedly hit him in August in Los Angeles.
“I think he [Crawford] He can win. Everything is just on the rush. Canelo is fighting Scull. He probably wasn’t very motivated. So he is a great competitor. I don’t think he ever wanted to fight Crawford, and not because he is afraid of Crawford. Just because he thought: “Why should I fight a guy for two or three divisions lower than me? If I beat him, no one will give me any recognition and I hate removal. He hates the fight against moving,” said Hearn.
You cannot blame the Canelo performance against Scull because of the lack of motivation, because he looked almost so bad in his previous two fights with Edgar Berlang and Jaime Munguia. It’s age and impoverished cardio. He is not a warrior he was in 2016 until 2021. He lost a lot of punishment in battles, a training camp and natural aging.
Fighters in the mid -1930s, such as Canelo, are usually above the hill and leave the sport. Only a few few fight success and go away. Canelo extended his time at the top for selective matches.
David Benavidez’s future may soon be decided after being called up for the fight he wants.
Earlier this month, Benavidez confirmed his status as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world when he successfully moved up to cruiserweight and stopped Gilberto Ramirez in six rounds win the WBA and WBO 200-pound titles.
Since that victory, a number of options have emerged for the “Mexican Monster,” including another cruiserweight clash with Jai Opetaia and even an ambitious move up to heavyweight to face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The most likely scenario is a return to the 175-pound division, where he holds the WBC title, for an undisputed fight against WBA, WBO and IBF airy heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, and Benavidez himself has stated that the Russian is number one on his hit list.
This fight can now become a reality, after the IBA fast revealed that Bivola’s coach Gennadi Mashyanov wants his player to face Benavidez to “shut his mouth.”
“My personal target right now is Benavidez – who, let’s say, talks a lot. We’ll see what he’s really capable of. I’d like him to stop talking. For that to happen, someone has to get in the ring with him and shut him up for good.”
Bivol returns to action tardy next week when he faces mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, and it appears that a victory in that match could now pave the way for an undisputed showdown with Benavidez.
With a record of 14-0, there was no doubt that former WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis was a fighter to watch. Davis, however, was a man who had a tendency to get into trouble. Whether he appeared overweight during a fight, was caught with marijuana in his system, or was accused of fighting outside the ring, an air of irresponsibility hung over the man’s reputation. But on Saturday night in Virginia, Davis tried to repair his career by coming face to face with Nahir Albright, whom he had previously fought several years ago. The question was, could Davis fully assert himself and focus enough to become the fighter he probably should have been all along?
The fight was portrayed as a grudge match and there is no doubt that both men had a history of personal hostility. After all, this marijuana test occurred after Davis made his decision in the Albright case. The fight ended in a no-contest result, but there’s no doubt the damage was done. Then there was a backstage fight/intense argument that broke out between the two men after Albright beat up Davis’ older brother. To his credit, David admitted that he acted inappropriately in this situation.
At Friday’s weigh-in, Davis had some trouble making the weight, but was able to get on the scale correctly the second time. When Saturday night came, all that was left was to fight. If Davis could prove his worth with impressive results, it would certainly aid his career at this stage. Despite everything, he would still be an undefeated former world champion. On the other hand, failure would cause stern damage not only to Davis’s reputation, but also to his career prospects. It was a very essential fight. The home run in Norfolk, Virginia undoubtedly gave Davis the edge, but was it enough?
Unfortunately, the first half of the match was not electrifying. That being said, Davis looked good. He was faster than his man and controlled the pace of the fight. He also landed well. While Albright certainly had a chance to win, there was a stark difference in skill that was painfully obvious almost immediately after the opening buzzer. Whatever may be said about the first battle between these two men, the second battle – at least the first half of the second battle – belonged to Davis.
For reasons few will ever understand, Davis decided to literally pick Albright up about halfway through the 7th and throw him to the canvas. Suffice it to say that the player lost two points as a result. Fortunately, Albright was able to get up in not too bad shape. In the next round, he hit Davis at the finish… or maybe he dropped him, that’s a better word. Because his indiscretion wasn’t as brutal as Davis’s. With this in mind, Davis was able to land Albright demanding and effectively slow in the round.
Davis continued to dominate throughout the final quarter of the fight. He actually wounded his man around the 11th. The question wasn’t who would win, but could Albright survive until the final bell? Davis, on the other hand, looked almost relaxed in his wildness. He even started showing off towards the end of the round. Davis went all out in the final round, really trying to knock his fighter out. Thanks to him. Albright was able to stay standing until the final bell, but there was no doubt that he had to rise to the occasion.
Suffice it to say, no one was surprised when, courtesy of the judges, Davis received a unanimous decision. If Davis stays edged and focused, great things could be in store for him. There is even talk of a possible fight with Devin Haney… an essential event for every fighter. Also profitable.
BrianNorman Jr. doesn’t seem interested in taking a long break after a second-round knockout victory over Josh Wagner last Saturday night in Norfolk, Virginia.
The former WBO welterweight champion later said he viewed the fight as a step towards returning to activity after some time away from the ring, and made it clear he wanted another fight soon.
“I mean, it was chilly, but I mean, I only had two rounds. I wanted to annoy him a little bit when I saw he had grown a little bit, but no, the guy was going to take me out,” Norman Jr. told DAZN Boxing after the fight, talking about his victory over Wagner.
“But no, it was fun. I guess you could say I’m dusting myself off. But man, let me get right back to it.”
Norman Jr. he also said that he has already started working with trainer Ronnie Shields, adding that the cooperation helped him stay peaceful in the ring after an aggressive start with Wagner.
“I learned a lot from him, just being peaceful and collected. You know what I’m saying? I just kept relaxing,” Norman Jr. said.
“This is home to me now. I mean, no matter what, I don’t care who’s looking here and who’s not. Can you feel me? I’m stepping into these ropes. This is my workplace. This is my home.”
25-year-old Norman Jr. he’ll likely need a stronger opponent next time if he hopes to get back into position for another welterweight title fight. A rematch with Devin Haney would be one of the biggest fights available for him, and fights against WBA champion Rolando Romero or WBC titleholder Ryan Garcia could also become options if Norman Jr. he will continue to win.
Tomek Galm is a boxing journalist covering the global fight landscape since 2014, specializing in heavyweight analysis, industry trends and fighter psychology.
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