Ambition to be the best is something that all fighters need. The longing for making an impact and leaving a strong legacy behind is a great motivating factor. This is materialized by unified welterweight champion Terence Crawford.
The undefeated welterweight champion has his eyes on a bigger prize. Crawford is set to face Israil Madrimov on August 3rd. But he’s already thinking ahead. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Crawford dropped a bombshell. He’s more interested in fighting Canelo Alvarez than Jaron “Boots” Ennis. “Being where I’m at right now, I’m looking at the fight that makes the most sense. And that’s not ‘Boots. Canelo’s going to bring way more to my legacy, way more to my bank account,” Crawford said.
This revelation has sent shockwaves through the boxing community. At 36, Crawford isn’t getting any younger. He’s looking to make every fight count. He is thinking about his legacy and his bank account. A fight with Canelo would be a blockbuster. It’s the kind of matchup that would get even casual fans excited.
But before he gets ahead, there’s still the matter of Madrimov. Crawford isn’t overlooking his upcoming opponent. Madrimov is no pushover, and Crawford knows it. He’ll need to be at his best to keep his undefeated record intact. The possibilities are endless if Crawford wins. A fight with Canelo would be a clash of titans.
Canelo Alvarez Reveals Strategy For Defeating Terence Crawford
Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, has finally let slip his strategy for a potential showdown with Crawford. The Mexican superstar, known for his red hair and devastating body shots, isn’t one to reveal his hand easily. But when it comes to Crawford, it seems Canelo’s got a plan up his sleeve.
In a 2023 interview, Canelo admitted that Crawford would be a tough nut to crack. He believed Crawford’s ability to switch stances fast was his biggest weapon. But the champion has a game plan.
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“I think Crawford [would be tough to prepare for] because he goes southpaw and orthodox. I think he’s a very difficult fighter…Just be patient. Prepare myself like always and be patient, work the body [but] I think being patient is the key. Everybody looks for the head, and it’s very difficult to his that kind of fighter in the head.” Canelo stated via FightHype.com.
Meanwhile, Crawford isn’t sitting idle. He’s gearing up for a super-welterweight debut against Israil Madrimov on August 3. And he is welcoming the next fight against Canelo. For now, there is no official announcement of such a fight. Maybe one day, fans will see Canelo and Crawford dancing in the ring, testing each other’s mettle.
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