Terence Crawford is eyeing a struggle with fellow four-division champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, and he’s not shy about explaining why he thinks it’s the defining legacy second in boxing. He’s laid all of it out throughout the World Boxing Council Conference, spelling out why followers ought to settle in and take notice.
As Crawford places it: “That’s the reason the struggle ought to occur so there will be all of the solutions to the questions that everybody is asking.” He’s conscious of the dimensions and power benefit Canelo brings, but he refuses to be intimidated: “Canelo is the larger, the stronger fighter, he’s bought plenty of expertise identical to myself, he’s been round for a very long time. I’ve bought the velocity, the motion, lengthy arms, had been across the similar peak, in order that’s why it’s an attention-grabbing struggle.”
Crawford credit his versatility to deep preparation: “I feel it’s me coaching so laborious and so lengthy in learning the game of boxing. That means, if I want it I’ve bought it. If I don’t, then it’s what it’s, so I simply apply what I preach. I don’t know which type I’ll struggle Canelo, I simply know I’ll struggle him.” He’s nothing if not assured, jokingly revealing that he’s not desirous about shedding: “Sure, I at all times wish to win. If I’m competing towards somebody, I wish to do all of it the best way and never simply do it to have enjoyable.”
And if Canelo isn’t sport? Crawford shrugs: “We’re wanting ahead to the Canelo struggle taking place. If it does…if it doesn’t, good luck to Canelo. He’s an incredible champion…he’s bought the fitting to select and select who he desires to struggle.” Even harm considerations don’t faze him: “It’s what it’s. It ain’t something I can’t deal with.”
Nor will he underestimate Canelo’s velocity: “I’m not going to financial institution on him being sluggish. For me to beat Canelo can be considered one of tge largest achievements in Boxing historical past. So, I’m wanting on leaving a legacy that can be talked about for ages to come back.” Assessing historic comparisons, he’s succinct: “Donny Lalonde wasn’t the extent of Canelo Alvarez…so…it’s two totally different fights.”
