Canelo Alvarez could struggle with a massive part of Terence Crawford’s game.
On September 13, the pound-for-pound superstars will battle it out at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Going into the fight, the Mexican is clearly the bigger puncher, with Canelo having brutally knocked out Amir Khan and James Kirkland.
However, in the eyes of a four-weight world champion, that still might not be enough for him to get the victory against the American.
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Nonito Donaire says Terence Crawford’s movement will trouble Canelo Alvarez
Nonito Donaire says Canelo Alvarez has always struggled with movers.
And it goes without saying that Terence Crawford has got sensational footwork.
In an interview with Boxing News, he said: “Canelo has been in this weight for a very long time and he’s gained that experience. He has the power and accolades.
“I believe Terence is the more skilful fighter, but he’s never fought at 168lbs, so that’s a question. Is the weight really going to impact him or not? When a punch lands on his arm. Will he think otherwise?
“When it comes down to it, Crawford is very skilful and talented; he can box, he can brawl, he can do anything, but Canelo has that power to neutralize things.
“But he’s always had problems with people who move around him. I have to give it a 50/50%.
“I give Canelo the power, but I give the skills, talent and speed to Crawford, which is why this is going to be an entertaining fight.”
Canelo Alvarez admits the one thing about Terence Crawford that ‘everybody has issues with’
While Crawford’s movement is fantastic, it’s not the thing Canelo is most worried about.
In a candid interview, he admitted the one aspect of his rival’s style that he’s concerned with.
Interestingly, Canelo says Crawford troubles every opponent with this.