Paulie Malignaggi says the one thing that Canelo Alvarez has in his favor against Terence Crawford is size. He mentions that Crawford (41-0, 31 COs) is a better fighter everywhere.
The great advantage that Canelo (63-2-2, 39 COs) may not be enough, because Crawford has packed a lot of size in the training.
The power of a larger man
“The only dynamics that make this battle competitive is, in my opinion, the difference in weight class,” Paulie Malignaggi said Talksport Boxing about the Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford match. “Call it age or whatever you want to mention.”
Canelo does not have the same kind of boxing skills as Crawford has. What he does have is the size and power. It can be more than enough to win.
“The only reason he is still at this level is because he has avoided his top contenders in his weight class,” Maligaggi said of Canelo. “So he could stay a champion in that weight class. Now, as a champion in that weight class, he has brought the opportunity to fight a smaller, excellent champion, Terence Crawford. “
The list of avoided opponents
- David benavidez
- Jermall Charlo: *When he was still active and in his lead.
- David Morrell
The ghost of Golovkin
Paulie did not mention how Canelo Gennadiy Golovkin waited for three years before they finally fought for each other for the first time in 2017. When GGG first began to be interested in the fight against Alvarez, he was 32 and looked invincible. Canelo only fought Golovkin at the age of 35. The Rematch only happened a year later, on September 15, 2018. Some box fans believe that Canelo deliberately made Golovkin wait for the Rematch to age him.
“I think when it comes to boxing levels, Crawford is heads and shoulders above Canelo,” says Malig Naggi. “But they do make weight classes for a reason. Canelo is still very strong, he is a good body puncher, and he is of course a bigger man. That brings some risk to the table. ‘
It’s not just the weight Crawford can lose against Canelo. There is also Crawford’s inactivity. He has not fought for more than a year since August 3, 2024. His age is also a factor. Crawford turns 38 on September 28.
“I think Crawford can win the battle. I just wonder if he can make a decision. This is always the question with Canelo. Can anyone get a decision against Canelo. We know that Bivolol did it, but he essentially won a battle of 10-2, 11-1, and they barely, ‘says Malignaggi.
There were five dubious fights in Canelo’s career that many fans felt that he deserved to lose. These are the battles:
- Gennady Golovkin: 2017 and 2018
- Erislandy Lara: July 2014
- Austin Trout: April 2013
- Jorge Juarez: June 2006
Last updated on 09/06/2025
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