Favorite fighter Crawford labeled as such by former champion Khan in reference to the impending bout against Canelo
Amir Khan, the former world champion in the welterweight division, has expressed his belief that Terence Crawford will outbox Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in their highly anticipated mega-fight, scheduled for September 14.
Khan, known for his astute boxing analysis, has cited Crawford's superior boxing IQ, power, and the timing of the fight as reasons for his prediction. He believes that Canelo, who is nearing the end of his prime, may be vulnerable, and Crawford is the right fighter to capitalise on this.
Khan has admired Crawford's boxing skills for some time, noting his mastery of adapting to any opponent. Last year, Crawford demonstrated this by defeating Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision. Khan emphasised Crawford's skill and power, stating that many underestimate Crawford's punching power.
Despite acknowledging Canelo as the more powerful fighter overall, Khan believes Crawford still has enough power to hurt and challenge Canelo effectively. He also highlighted that weights exist in boxing for a reason and respects Crawford's courage to fight a formidable opponent like Canelo.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Khamzat Chimaev is being compared to Conor McGregor ahead of his title fight. Chimaev, like McGregor, is known for his aggressive style and finishing power. However, Chimaev has responded to the comparisons, stating that he is focused on his own career and is not concerned with being compared to others.
In other boxing news, Alexander Pereira has received a crucial warning ahead of his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. The Ring reported the warning, stating that Pereira needs to be careful not to underestimate Ankalaev, who is known for his powerful striking and grappling abilities.
Saul Alvarez last fought in May, defeating William Silva by unanimous decision. The Mexican superstar will be looking to bounce back from his loss to Dmitry Bivol earlier this year and regain his status as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
With the Crawford vs. Alvarez showdown on the horizon, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between two of the sport's best. Crawford, known for his impeccable sense of distance, phenomenal accuracy, and excellent footwork, will look to use these skills to outbox Canelo, while Canelo will look to use his power and experience to dominate the fight. Only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
Bookmakers, considering Terence Crawford's superior boxing IQ and Khan's prediction, might favor Crawford to outbox Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in their upcoming sports event. In the light of Crawford's mastery over various opponents and his impressive display of power, some might consider him a potential upset against the seemingly more powerful Canelo.
