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Deontay Wilder Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Chances Of Beating Canelo In Just 3 Words

Terence Crawford looks set to move up two weight classes from his last outing to challenge unified super-middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez

The switch-hitter from Omaha is adamant that he can overcome the difference in bulk to be just the third man to defeat Canelo, after Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol, in over 60 fights.

The fight, which once looked unlikely, gathered pace recently when boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh met with both men to discuss plans for 2025. Reports followed suggesting that the battle of the four-weight champs is agreed.

Speaking to ES News when Crawford was still at welterweight, former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder – who is set to make a ring return this year – said the jump up for Crawford is ‘way too much.’

READ MORE:Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live updates: How to watch, predictions, analysis

“147 to 168? That’s way too much. Although you can switch southpaw to orthodox, when you touching those guys that are heavier, it’s a different feeling, it’s like you’re a baby.

“I’m not saying you can’t knock nobody out or put punishment on them, I just think it takes a little more time. When you go up in weight, the absorbing of the punches is a lot different than with smaller guys.”

Since that interview, Crawford has made a successful debut at super-welterweight, closing the gap slightly and becoming a WBA World Champion by beating Israil Madrimov.

The weight between the two men on the day of their last weigh-ins is now 14 pounds, still a significant amount for the American to overcome against a tough Mexican in Canelo who has dominated the 168 ranks and, though he has lost twice in his career on points, he has never been down and only significantly hurt on one or two occasions

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Canelo Reveals The One Thing He Saw In Crawford’s Last Performance That Made Him U-Turn On Fight

Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez is being pursued by Terence Crawford/tag] despite the two-division gap in weight.

In Crawford’s one bout of 2024 he made his debut at super-welterweight, outpointing Israil Madrimov to become the WBA World Champion.

In order to make the fight with Alvarez happen, the switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska would be required to pack on a further 14 pounds.:

READ MORE:Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live updates: How to watch, predictions, analysis

“No. [I could make a lot of money from the fight] but they are going to criticise me….and that’s it, they love it. They criticised me because I fought [Jermell] Charlo who gained weight, who is bigger than me, because I’m a small fighter for these weights, and because he gained weight, but they didn’t criticise him when I went up in weight. So now if you imagine Crawford as a welterweight. 168 pounds, I have everything to lose and nothin Although he is more than willing, the Mexican has previously been dismissive of the fight, telling Boxing Azteca around a year agog to gain because if I win, they’ll say, ‘Oh, he was too small, and everything.’”

That was before Crawford’s debut at 154 pounds, closing the gap ever so slightly. And, speaking to Sway’s Universe, Canelo revealed that he is now ‘in’ for the fight if the money is right because he noticed ‘Bud’ employing a new all-action style against Madrimov in the new division.

“I’m in. Why not? Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great fighter, but for me, in my weight class, it’s an easy fight. Easy money. If the money is right, I’m in because I don’t like to fight guys like Crawford; he moves a lot, and the fight is not that great. I saw in his last fight, and he doesn’t move that much now. So, if the money is right, I’m in right now … there are weight classes for a reason.”

Canelo will explore options for his next opponent this month, with IBF Super-middleweight World Champion also in the running.

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Gervonta Davis’ co- trainer, Kenny Ellis, recently called out Floyd Mayweather on social media. He believes Davis, nicknamed “Tank,” has the skills to crack Mayweather’s famous defensive technique, the shoulder roll. Davis and Mayweather go way back. Mayweather mentored Davis early in his career, but their relationship soured after Davis left Mayweather Promotions in 2022.

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“Gervonta Davis can decode the shouder roll. If Floyd can fight another exhibition he can fight another [professional] fight. If he’s [as] great as he says he is let’s stop spinning the fans – Gervonta vs. Floyd,” said Ellis on Intagram.

SEE MORE: Gervonta Davis vs Vasyl Lomachenko is close to becoming official with November date in sight…

Floyd Mayweather saw immense potential in Gervonta Davis when they first joined forces. “Uh, no I asked [was] what [Floyd] for the whole summer before I signed with him you know before I even you know signed anything on paper he already bought me cars, he bought me jewelry, and things like that,” said Davis in an interview once.

This potential fight has a lot of intrigue for fans. It’s a classic student vs. teacher narrative, with added spice from their current rivalry. So far, Mayweather hasn’t directly responded to the challenge. He’s currently retired from professional boxing but does participate in exhibition matches.

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There’s a significant age difference to consider. Mayweather is 47, while Davis is in his prime at 28. Floyd Mayweather capped off his professional boxing career with an undefeated record of 50-0.  Legends like Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez tried and failed to dethrone him. Throughout his career, Mayweather never even hit the canvas from an opponent’s punch.  Given his dominance, facing him in the ring required exceptional courage or perhaps a hint of recklessness.

“I’m the best, nobody can beat me,” said Mayweather once and it will be up to Davis’ trainer to prove that statement right.

RELATED: Gervonta Davis’ trainer believes Vasiliy Lomachenko will delay fight to give other boxer a chance…

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It would be a huge fight

They can sometimes go under the radar, but the people who train the best boxers are pretty brave as well and Gervonta Davis‘ trainer has gone after Floyd Mayweather.

As Mayweather once declared: “I’m the best, nobody can beat me.” Davis‘ trainer is planning to put that statement to the test.

Mayweather retired from professional boxing with a record of 50-0, with huge names like Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez failing to beat him when the chance came around.

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He has never even been knocked down by an opponent’s punch, so you’d have to be brave or stupid to take him on.

The trainer’s statement

Taking to Instagram, Gervonta Davis‘ trainer wrote, “Gervonta Davis can decode the shoulder roll if Floyd can fight another exhibition. He can fight another fight if he is great as he says he is. Let’s stop spinning the fans, Gervonta vs Floyd.”

Davis was actually a part of Mayweather Productions in the past when he was trying to make his name, but since departing in 2022, he has been at loggerheads with Mayweather and a fight has been on the cards.

 

Mayweather had big hopes for Davis when they started working together.

“Uh, no I asked [was] what [Floyd] for the whole summer before I signed with him you know before I even you know signed anything on paper he already bought me cars, he bought me jewelry, and things like that,” Gervonta once said in an interview.

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