After a number of call-outs, Canelo Alvarez has lastly agreed to a possible legacy combat towards the undefeated Terence Crawford.
Crawford climbed to 40-0 final day trip, incomes a one-sided victory in one other super-fight towards Errol Spence Jr. For the months following his all-timer efficiency, the 36-year-old has been concentrating on a combat with the Mexican icon–and it now appears that the curiosity is mutual.
Whereas discussing the potential for the combat, Canelo Alvarez modified his mindset on colliding with Terence Crawford. After initially not being bought on the prospect, Canelo is now open to the concept 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 larger guys in my class, smaller guys, older guys, youthful guys.”
“On the finish of the day, I used to be born to combat and I’ll combat 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 learn me. It is determined by the cash, however why not?” [h/t Second Scout]
Canelo Alvarez confirmed his class final day trip. Simply final month, the North American earned a dominant resolution victory over his fellow countryman Jaime Munguía.
Munguía posed a knockout menace heading into the bout, however it was Canelo who landed the damaging blows.
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Regardless of exhibiting eager curiosity within the aforementioned super-fight, Terrance Crawford has an upcoming brawl to fret about.
‘Bud’ will step in towards the promising European expertise, Israil Madrimov. Whereas he has a formidable 10-0-1 document, 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.
