Coach Mickey Bey says Terence Crawford should not be heavy in September for his title challenge against the Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez.
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Bey thinks it’s smarter that Bud is in lighter the night of the fight on 165 to 168. He says Crawford should fight at about the same weight as he weighs because it will enable him to keep his speed against Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 COs)
Being heavier, Crawford is not going to give extra power than he had at 154 or 147. Adding muscles does not improve the power in many cases, especially if a fighter rises in a hurry during one training camp. The only time extra muscles are added, it is improved power is when a fighter is on PEDs, as with steroids designed to create power.
Crawford’s ideal weight
“In my opinion, I wouldn’t come in heavy. I would come in 165 and with the same weight for the fight. 165 or 168, ‘said coach Mickey Bey Millcity Boxing When asked about what weight Terence Crawford should re -dry on September 13 against the United Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez.
Crawford already seems to pack a lot of pounds and looks much bigger than he was for his last fight. The training camp, of course, didn’t start. So, maybe Crawford will cut off, but it doesn’t look like it will. He trusts that he can match alvarez in the size of the size.
“He doesn’t have to rehydrate much. He just has to stay where he is. Why would he have to rehydrate a lot if he’s going up? ‘ Bey said about Crawford. “I’m talking in the top fighter form. Yes, he can weigh. I say Crawford should be below 170 in the ring or at 170. ‘
Crawford will be slow if he rebuilt up to 180+ pounds after gaining weight for the Canelo match, and it will work against his ability to move the ring. The best thing Terence goes to him is his speed and mobility. He will sacrifice a lot of it if he bulls until the 180s.
Fighting nightweight
“Whatever he feels good to spear several times, that’s where I would come in. 168-171, I will stay within that series. It is the only factor; He is not too slow. 165 and fighting on the same weight. He will probably be 165 or 170 if he fights. He can make 160 very easy or 154, he can make.
“So, he can come in almost, like Floyd in 154. With Crawford, if he’s in the top form, he will probably be in the camp in the 160s. So, he’ll stay there just as well. In the top form he is likely to be in the low to mid-160s. So, he won’t have to do anything. I got a decision by a decision, “says Bey.
Last updated on 04/01/2025
