Terence Crawford Says He Wants Canelo Alvarez In Super Fight
Canelo Alvarez’s strength and punching power may scare some boxers, but not Terence Crawford, who tells TMZ Sports he’s absolutely sure he’d get the victory over the Mexican superstar if the two fought.
Of course, at the moment, it’s a big “if” … as even though Crawford’s made it clear he wants the scrap — Canelo doesn’t seem so sure.
If you missed it, following his Saturday night victory over Edgar Berlanga — which Crawford actually attended — Canelo said straight up “no comment” when asked about a potential tilt with Bud.
Nonetheless, when we spoke with Crawford on Sunday, the 36-year-old pugilist told us he still really wants to throw hands with Canelo in a ring.
“I feel as if that’s a legacy fight,” he said. “I feel as if this is the biggest fight in boxing today.”
If it does go down, Crawford acknowledges he’ll have some challenges. He said he will certainly have to be aware of Canelo’s size and power. But, he told us, “I’ve been fighting bigger guys my whole life,” and he’s guaranteeing he’d come away with a win.
“Of course I’ll beat him,” the 41-0 star said. “It ain’t no doubt in my mind that I won’t beat anybody that I step in the ring with.”
Crawford doesn’t know when and where he’d like the match to happen … he just knows he wants to give the fans what they want, and so should Alvarez.
Let run it. The irony I find about so called fan is that the same ones who criticize BUD for wanting fight just for the money are the same ones who criticize him for his choice in opponents. For one, its prize fighting so why wouldn’t he be seeking to get the biggest prize? Two, he is taking a major risk in fighting Canelo. Lastly, BUD vs Canelo will ne more interesting than the last 5 fights Canelo has had. Would you rather see more Berlanga type opponents or a BUD Crawford showdown? Canelo can’t say its too easy and he wouldn’t get credit because he fought Charlo who was 2 weight class South. If the fight is as easy as he says it is why not take the fight and make super bank. He knows deep down this fight has potential to be difficult and he could lose if BUD fights the perfect fight. Canelo only needs one shot to end it. “No comment” sounds like he going to continue to fight these snooze fests. I’m a Canelo fan but I think he lost confidence after the Bivol fight.
Canelo will destroy Terrance Crawford bro it’s not even funny. There is nothing in it for Canelo to fight a man 3 weight classes below him. He has already been criticized for fighting other fighters like Charlo who was 2 weight classes below him who he smoked so why would he take an even smaller opponent who has one of the shittiest resume’s in the sport? Yes Crawford’s resume is trash he has never beaten a quality opponent. Spence? Please don’t even get me started on that one. A rematch against Dmitry Bivol is a better fight than Crawford. I expect Canelo’s next opponent to be William Scull to get his IBF title back so he can be a 2-time undisputed champion. David Benavidez won’t be next the man has already ducked Canelo refusing to activate to stay at 175 and the fact that he’s suspended until 12-13- 2024. There are at least 3 fights he could take Dmitry Bivol if he wins undisputed at 175, William Scull or Christian Mbilli is also a possibility. I don’t think it will be either Benavidez or Crawford. If he fights Crawford and dominates the man he will be criticized for it.
You are a clever Canelo’s loyal fan that has the nerve to say that Benavidez is ducking Canelo just because, after four years of waiting, he decides to fight at 175 for better opportunities, SMH..
Benavidez ducking canelo, about spit out my food!
Benavidez clearly ducked Canelo you guys are stupid bias haters with no facts. He was given 2 two week extensions to activate Canelo’s mandatory status and he refused to stay at 175. The fight then went to William Scull who Canelo dropped a belt for and chose his other mandatory Berlanga. He had an importunity and he said no that is a duck fro ma man tha thas been lying and bullshitting for years. His next opponent was to be in December against an unknown fighter at that but he is suspended until December 13th. You all are off base bi time. I’m saying Benavidez ducked Canelo Alvarez because it’s true. I’m bot a Benavidez fanboy.
I think you are a crackpot.
And I think you are hanging off of Benavidez nut sack :). Canelo fought Mayweather at 23 when Mayweather was still the best in the world and top of the sport. He had fought Dmitry Bivol who was one of the top champions at 175 and GGG multiple times when people had said he would never fight him and he beat GGG twice in his prime. The man has a HOF resume. He has earned to choose who has wants. What has Benavidez done? Absolutely nothing. The man has never fought any killers or champions yet Canelo is supposedly be scared of him. The crazy narrative you people dish out is insane.
Benavidez is or was his mandatory. Period for years. I do not doubt canelo has a hall of fame resume. Yes, he fought Mayweather and bivol. He also fought trout and really lost. He fought lara and really lost. His three fights with GGG, at best he won one of them. You are not being objective. I get it, you are a canelo fan, but in boxing sometimes people have off nights and the A side is giving the victory when they shouldn’t have gotten it. I am no benavidez lover, I just think he earned the right to fight him, a lot more than Ryder, berlanga munguia, and charlo. In my opinion, he ducked him like so many others on here. If you don’t think so, well your head is in the clouds. Just look at his last four fights? Munguia is the only one on there that maybe should have gotten the fight, maybe. Unfortunately, when you are the top, you don’t get to choose every fight. Good day.
You’re just feeling safe because the elephant in the room went up to the next floor. Canela cannot age-out Benavides which is why he is ducking him on purpose. History doesn’t lie and the pattern is available for all to see. Big man wants to fight Crawford? Reverse the focus and focus and move up just 7 little pounds and try his luck there.
He has 3 embarrassing losses waiting for him at the very least: Benavides, Bivol and a beheading by Beterbiev. Canelo knows exactly what he’s doing, but so do we.
Douglas, the lies you tell!!! . David ducking Canelo? David suspended? With these blatant lies, sounds like a politician running for office. You’re a funny dude Doug!!!!
Crawford made his resume at 140.
Canelo has made 159.5 lbs twice since 2018 (and one of those times was 6 years ago). I don’t see Canelo making 159 1/2 lbs for Crawford in early 2025.
Canelo could fight the guy that Crawford just fought at whatever weight and see how it turns out, he he beats him pretty bad, you’d know Crawford would have to prove something at 160 before fighting Canelo.
Benavidez Jr was a good fight for Crawford at 147, Egidijus
Kavaliauskas was a good fight too. Almost everyone else Crawford beat at 147 was past their best (by a lot), drained down to 147, or not really that good anyway. Most guys he fought at 147 drained down to 147 (Horn, Brook, Khan, Porter, Spence)
I don’t see Canelo fighting Crawford in Saudi Arabia (if they fight).
Canelo may fight Christian Mbilli next.
I thought Crawford fought Spence at 154.
Correction,it was 147lb
My mistake.
Tom, Canelo vs Christian Mbilli would be a good fight. However I believe Canelo is getting to the end. He should move forward with the Benavidez fight in May and the winner of Beterbiev vs Bivol next September. If – and it’s a very big IF – he could win those two fights then he could retire on top and be known as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport.
As much as I respect Crawford and rate him top 3 pound for pound, I can’t see him beating Canelo at 168. Charlo was too small, and he’s naturally bigger than Crawford, although Bud as a greater skillset than Iron Twin, IMHO.
Why’s Crawford trying to talk trash? I mean kinda always has been a little bit, his 41-0 record is impressive, but sounds like he’s looking for the biggest fight now before loses in a rematch from his last fight. If I was Canelo I’d take the fight. If you paid me the money Crawford will get paid I’ll say I can beat canelo 100 percent all the way up til fight night. Maybe Crawfords trying to play mind games with himself here.
In 41 fights he probably “talked trash” once against Benavidez who also did it to him. He’s not that good at it. He’s 36 and obviously trying to get a big financial fight to make up for loss time with Arum. its not that deep to suggest “mind games.” The question is why does Canelo believe this is an easy fight or is he “playing mind games with himself here.” If BUD is easy he’d make twice as much fighting him, ONE FIGHT verse fighting the likes of Berlanga, Jaime Munguia, Charlo, Ryder or an old GGG. Fights that nobody wanted to see. BUDS doesn’t have a lot of impressive names on his resume. He’s trying to get the main guy and you criticism him for that. Make that make sense? Find me a boxer, who does this for a living hoping to get the lowest paydays.
I don’t blame Bud for shooting his shot at making that BIG $$$. While he ran his career as he wanted, he didn’t make the kinda $$$ CANELO did. Now he’s trying for the money grab. Good luck.
Canelo always one step ahead in the ring and two steps ahead outside the ring.
When exactly did Bud “run his career as he wanted?” He wasted his career under Bob Arum, his former promoter who told him to his face on television after a fight that he was worthless. I’m sure that how he envisioned running his career lol. He’s just trying to make up for lost time as a 36 year old. He may have to give up on Canelo and find another cashcow. If I were Canelo I’d keep fighting the likes of Jaime munguia, Berlanga etc for another 2- 3 years or until he retires. He has a big enough fan base who doesn’t criticism him for not taking on the top challenges so why risk running into another Bivol situation?
Canela is terrified of Benavidez that’s why Canela is ducking Benavidez. Crawford is great and may have a shot at beating Canela but Canelita only chooses mediocre fighters he can beat.
I’ve not been big on this fight but now I’m thinking ‘Let’s get it on’.
I was not thrilled about Bud’s performance at 154, but I guess the money is worth getting beat up by Canelo (even at a higher weight).
Canelo has too much size; too much of great chin; too much offense with heat; and too much pressure on a smaller Bud.
Out of curiosity, I have no problems watching them fight each other. It would also make me say WTF, though.
Canelo is being hunted. No wonder. Fighting Canelo means money, great value, but at the same time there are clear signs that he’s slowly but surely is going downhill, we’re seeing the frustration, the loss of energy as well as the loss of power.
Canelo of today looks vulnerable and with that everybody wants to get their piece of the cake.
And I understand them. I would also try.
I would actually put my money on Crawford in this fight. He has the skill, speed and ring-IQ go beat Canelo. At least I picture it to be so.
There are exciting alternvatives for Crawford if the fight doesn’t happen. I wouldn´t mind to see him against either Fundora or Ennis.
Canelo vs Crawford?
Why not?!?
It’s sad that Crawford just cares about money which is ok but he has to balance his boxing career
If he fights canelo he is gona get destroyed easily by canelo
And Crawford does not care about the ridiculous and about his fans
As a Mexican I dont see this fight
I want to beat Crawford with no advantage
And that’s why Vergil Ortiz is there
Why Crawford wants canelo and not Vergil ????
Because the money
And the worst part is that his fans supporting
But I hope he fights canelo so that he gets a lesson and learn more from life
Crawford could not even handle madrinov imagine fighting canelo !!!
Canelo is too big for him
But Crawford got a big head now
Charlo had more chances than Crawford and charlo failed
I just hope people don’t say that Vergil is afraid of Crawford lol
And that’s the reason Crawford wants canelo lol
But if the money is the problem he can ask canelo for money
Canelo has a lot of money
Just don’t fight him
Because I won’t enjoy this canelo victory
I was watching (can’t remember where ) that gervonta and shakur wana fight Inoue lol
Crawford has nothing to lose and a lot to gain. He should just refuse a rematch clause and give it a try. He shouldn’t do this twice, just go up for one fight then either go back down or retire.
Canelo would beat Crawford and possibly stop him. He knows he won’t get credit for that. Fight David Benavidez, Saul. That’s the fight everyone wants to see.
If I had my druthers, I would love to see canelo fight Crawford compared to who he has fight lately. Still, no comparison to benavidez fight. After he fought at 154, I was and still am not in agreement that this would end well for Crawford. He has a high IQ and he is unafraid to step in that ring with canelo. If all else fails, benavidez, morrell, mbilli than let’s see it.
Both fighters way past their primes..canelo has multiple losses..what planet is this the greatest fight of all time. They don’t have biggest personalities or bad blood
Ok Kendrick Lamar, showing up at UFC and getting confused for KL. haha
I don’t blame him, last hurrah to get a great paycheck and call it a day
PAY DAY, PAY DAY…He wants Pay Day… lol. Keep Begging
I have no desire to see Crawford vs. Canelo. The outcome of this mismatch will be similar to Canelo vs. Charlo. In fact, I’m not sure Crawford can even beat Charlo at 154. Mikey Garcia had zero chance against Spence, and Crawford has zero chance against Canelo!
Crawford would get his ass handed to him by Canelo. That’s just facts. Crawford has always been overrated and his resume is pretty weak. Canelo hasn’t KO’d anyone in a minute but if he fights Crawford you can almost guaranteed Canelo puts him to sleep.
Meh. I’d much rather see Bud versus Virgil Ortiz, Tim Tszyu, Sebastian Fundora, or any of these other 154 lb powerhouses. But I understand the business of boxing and that Canelo and Bud are two of the biggest names in the sport right now. It’s just too much of a jump for Bud, IMO. Not saying Bud won’t win but he’d still be going up fourteen pounds from where he fights now and way higher than he was at his best, which was 140 and 147.
I have always been a big fan of Crawford, but in my opinion he didn’t look too sharp against his last opponent. He should think twice about taking on Canelo. He should give Spence a rematch, which of course he Crawford would win. He should carefully pick who he fights next…
—Bud very low on fans. Arum has lost a fair amount of $$$ promoting him.
In short, it was stillborn from the start.
more interesting than berlanga. lets see it
Crawford wouldnt have enough power to hurt Canelo and doesnt have the work rate to win by decision. Crawford would probably lose to Triple G at 160 if they fought today. Maybe Crawford should call up Floyd and do an exhibition.
How interesting did you think his last fight was?
He will do his best to make ABSOLUTELY SURE that any match with Canelo would be even more boring.
He would be EVEN MORE cautious and sparse with his punches.
Say what you want about Saul, but he ALWAYS delivers when it comes to action in his fights.
It could end up like BHop vs Trinidad if the fight happens, maybe.
We all know Bud wants Canelo for that big payday, but let’s hope he leaves the ring and doesn’t get seriously hurt. I like Bud a lot, but you’re jumping up 2 weight classes. Canelo is going to put a big hurt on Bud.
I think that this is a joke of a fight. Choose any time period in boxing and telle when the weight discrepancy would have made sense. The only one who was successful going from welterweight up a few classes was Thomas the Hitman Hearns. And we know that Canelo would not have fought Hearns at any weight.
I think Crawford is at the top of the list and he can do more with the 2 or 3 fights he has left by becoming undisputed in 3 divisions. Sweep 154 and call it a career. No one will do that again for many, many decades.
Roberto Duran started & won the belts at light weight and won the belt at Middle weight late in his career just to name one. He won belts all the way up. I grew up watching all of Tommy’s fights he was my favorite boxer when I was a kid.
Canelo would have KO’d Hearns, just like Hagler did. He would have gotten inside his reach and destroyed his body. His ring IQ is too high. Peace…