The sports card Jim Gray says the size and activity of Canelo Alvarez could be an advantage for him against the smaller, inactive Terence Crawford on September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. He points out that Crawford (41-0, 31 COs) is moving in two divisions in weight to stand a large puncher in the undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo (63-2-2, 39 food).
This is a big step in weight for Terence, and he does it from a 13-monthly disaster at 38-ish. Moving up without first weting his feet at Super Middeeight sounds like Crawford.
“It’s so hard to say, but the bigger man. I don’t want to be hit by Canelo. And if you weighed so much less, ‘the sports card Jim Gray said Sean Zittel When asked about a prediction for Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford. ‘Canelo gets a little older. But he weighs much more, and Canelo fights more frequently. ‘
Terence crawford inactivity concern
Canelo has been fighting more frequently than Crawford since 2020. The Nebraska native has been fighting once a year since 2020 and takes it easily after his fighting against these fighters:
– Israil Madrimov: 2024
– Errol Spence: 2023
– David Avanesyan: 2022
– Shawn Porter: 2021
– Need Brook: 2020
Crawford could have fought 10 to 15 times over the past five years instead of just five times. He would have made a lot more money, and his popularity would be higher than it is now.
“Again, I don’t know what (weight) Terence comes into the ring, but he comes to weight significantly,” says Gray. “And it seems to me that it would benefit Canelo. At the other sign, Terence Crawford was incredible with everything he did. I can’t choose a winner. ‘
Crawford was always great for a welter weight. So it would not be surprising if he came into the fight with Canelo in the low 180s, but that does not mean that he will possess the power of a light heavyweight or super -middle weight. Its power will still be at the level of a 147 pound. Terence will lose speed, which will prevent him from utilizing his increased weight to generate more power.
This is the problem that fighters have when they rise in weight. They lose speed and explosive. The only advantage of gaining weight is that it helps a fighter to better absorb push. However, if they are hit on the head, it does not improve them. They are still vulnerable to getting hurt, and even more because they are fighting against a larger opposition.
‘It’s an interesting match with Terence Crawford going up in weight. That young man was a monster that came up against the big Canelo. It’s going to be nice at Allegiant Stadium. This is an opportunity for 55,000-60,000 fans to come in. It’s great to box. That’s what everyone wants to see, and now we can’t wait on September 13, ‘Gray said.
Undercard necessity for sales
We will see if the Allegiant Stadium will sell out in this battle, because it is not one what people have asked for. It would not be a shock if the stadium was only filled for the Canelo-Crawford event on September 13.
It will send a message that you cannot force fighting fights that fans do not ask for the public and expect them to see it in large numbers. Therefore, a stacked bottom map would have helped.
Crawford’s popularity struggle
Crawford was never so popular during his career because of his fighting style, a lack of big name competition and his personality. The battle that fans wanted to see is Canelo against David Banavidez.
Fans would never have chosen Crawford as an option for Canelo. He would be on the list in the bottom 50. Even Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis would attract more interest than opponent for Canelo than Crawford. He is more active and has an exciting style.
Last updated on 06/18/2025
