Is Terence Crawford too small and weak for Canelo Alvarez? Abel Sanchez thinks so

Coach Abel Sanchez says Terence Crawford “belongs” to Welterweight and Junior Middligt, and did not struggle in Las Vegas against Canelo Alvarez on September 13 for his 168 -pound indisputed championship in Las Vegas.

A title paved with cash

Indeed, Crawford (37) does not have to prove himself worthy to challenge a world title at Super Middlelig by going through the top contenders in a way that is usually needed in this sport.

Turki Alalshikh paved the way for Crawford (41-0, 31 COs) to jump straight into a world title against Alvarez by hosting the Mexican star Massive Money. If not for that, the bottom force, Undermate Crawford would probably eradicate through the Top 168 pound.

Madrimov contests exposed Crawford’s boundaries

Crawford’s last battle against Israel Madrimov in August 2024 at 154 showed that he did not have the power to compete at a high level above the 147 pound weight class. He basically lost that battle, but made a decision. Madrimov is not one of the great talents at the junior middleweight. The guys who would probably have beaten Crawford to send him to retirement, Sebastian Fundora, Bakhram Murtazaliev and Vergil Ortiz Jr., were wisely avoided.

Turki probably realized that he should make the so -called ‘Fight of the Century’ With Canelo immediately, rather than throwing Crawford to the wolves against one of the true talents at 154. His fight against Madrimov showed that he had reached his boundary of what he could do without sponsoring the assessment.

Sanchez on Crawford’s real place

“Terence belongs on 154 and 147But this is a wonderful opportunity for him. All the guys who are in the lower divisions want the opportunity to fight Canelo for many different reasons, ”said coach Abel Sanchez said Seconds. ‘Of course, monetary, but also for their egos, their pride and their legacy very important to these guys.

“Hopefully he doesn’t get injured, but I don’t think he’s going to be strong enough to go with Canelo.” A name like Crawford motivates Canelo to be more focused (than he was against William Scull). I don’t think it would be the same battle as Scull had. I think Crawford has the responsibility and pressure on him to make it a fight. ‘