Coach Manny Robles believes Terence Crawford’s inactivity and two prizes have come to weight, will count against him in his title challenge against the undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez on September 13.
Year -long discharge: a red flag
Crawford (41-0, 31 COs) comes to almost 38 on a year-long dismissal, and fights in a division in which he never competed. He may skip the line rather than tackle the number 1-man, Christian Mbilli. He takes a shortcut up.
“As for Crawford, I don’t see it. He is too elusive, too sharp, too smooth and too smart, ‘said coach Manny Robles Fino boxThe analysis of the Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford Fight. “He can fight from the Orthodox style, Southpaw attitude, and he is just a complete fighter.”
Crawford is a mover and will avoid being beaten. He is like a poor man’s version of Cuban Erislandy Lara, who was an excellent mover when he fought against Canelo in 2014 and cut off his head. Bud is nowhere near the level that Lara was when he lost a controversial 12-round decision against Alvarez.
Skepticism about “pound-by-pound”
“For me, he is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I understand that the activity matters, ‘says Robles about Terence. “It may come back and affect Crawford, but he is such a competent fighter. On the other hand, Canelo remained active, and he is a big boy. He is a super -mid -weight. ‘
Robles sounds like he partys views of casual fans, who do not have a critical thinking ability. You can’t say Crawford is pound-by-pound with its weak resume, with no fighters at elite level. Who fought Crawford to say he was pound-by-pound? Jeff Horn? A car accident ruined Errol Spence?
“You have to wear 12 rounds like that. It is extremely difficult. It’s a 50-50 fight. It’s a stir. Skill for skill, I have to give it to Crawford, I think everyone agrees, ‘says Manny.
How can it be a battle of 50-50 when Crawford has never fought at 168, which showed at the age of 38, and made a questionable decision in his move until 154 in August? Age, inactivity, a weak resume and a two-cut leap will play a factor.
‘In terms of weight, power and of course activity, it counts also. Canelo can give someone trouble, ‘says Robles.’ It’s about matchmaking. I don’t think I would have fought that battle against a man who wasn’t fighting, “Robles said about Canelo’s last match against William Scull.
Is Crawford’s ambition gone?
Activity is going to play a big factor in this battle. Crawford has only fought five times since 2020 and has only fought once a year. He was out of the ring for 13 months when he fought against Israel Madrimov in April last year, and looked terrible. Now Crawford is doing it again, and comes another 13 -month dismissal. Ambition, long time for Terence. He is only fighting for money now. Turki Alalshikh chose to enjoy Crawford rather than telling him that he should earn the fight by going through these sharks through a mini-three battle:
- David benavidez
- David Morrell
- Osleys Iglesias
Canelo was offered a big payday to fight William Scull, and his back was against the wall. It was either fight scull or face someone who is risky, such as David Benavidez, Christian Mbilli or Diego Pacheco. Scull was the least dangerous battle for Canelo.
“He didn’t really take a chance. He didn’t want to win the evening. At least he would have tried, but he didn’t even do it. I think the fans have earned more than that, ‘says Robles.
Canelo wanted the IBF belt to be back, so he could have the undisputed Super Middleweight Championship on the line for his fight against Terence Crawford. That’s why Mexican star William Scull fought. It was for superficial reasons.
If the undisputed championship goes in the 13th September match, it offers an extra angle to attract interest from the ultra-hard box fans who care about such details. Bud has the opportunity to become a three-belt champion of three belts.
Last updated on 07/29/2025
