After a number of call-outs, Canelo Alvarez has lastly agreed to a possible legacy battle in opposition to the undefeated Terence Crawford.
Crawford climbed to 40-0 final trip, incomes a one-sided victory in one other super-fight in opposition to Errol Spence Jr. For the months following his all-timer efficiency, the 36-year-old has been concentrating on a battle with the Mexican icon–and it now appears that the curiosity is mutual.
Whereas discussing the opportunity of the battle, Canelo Alvarez modified his mindset on colliding with Terence Crawford. After initially not being offered on the prospect, Canelo is now open to the thought of the bout.
“Crawford is a good fighter, clearly, [but he’s] three divisions under,” Canelo stated whereas attending a No Golf, No Life presentation. “As I’ve stated earlier than, I’ve fought greater guys in my class, smaller guys, older guys, youthful guys.”
“On the finish of the day, I used to be born to battle and I’ll battle anybody, clearly on phrases that go well with me greatest.”
“At this level in my profession I’ll at all times make the very best fights however they’ve to profit me. It will depend on the cash, however why not?” [h/t Second Scout]
Canelo Alvarez confirmed his class final trip. Simply final month, the North American earned a dominant choice victory over his fellow countryman Jaime Munguía.
Munguía posed a knockout menace heading into the bout, nevertheless it was Canelo who landed the damaging blows.
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Regardless of displaying eager curiosity within the aforementioned super-fight, Terrance Crawford has an upcoming brawl to fret about.
‘Bud’ will step in in opposition to the promising European expertise, Israil Madrimov. Whereas he has a powerful 10-0-1 report, Madrimov is the a lot much less skilled fighter and can enter the ring because the underdog.
If all goes to plan for Terence Crawford, the Canelo matchup can start to unfold following his subsequent outing. Crawford is ready to step into the squared circle on August 3.