The Buffalo unveiled the secret behind Crawford's victory over Canelo.
In the world of professional boxing, the upcoming bout between Terence Crawford, nicknamed 'Bud', and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is generating a significant amount of buzz. The much-anticipated match is set to take place on September 14 in Las Vegas [1].
Dmitry Bivol, the current Absolute lightweight champion, has weighed in on the upcoming bout, expressing his admiration for Terence Crawford in an interview with The Ring [2]. However, Bivol remained tight-lipped about his predictions for the outcome of the fight, as well as his stance on who he will be supporting [3].
Bivol's comments highlighted his belief in the importance of psychological preparation for such high-stakes matches. He emphasised the need for mental rehearsal, focus techniques, stress management, confidence building, and routines to maintain emotional control [4].
Meanwhile, up-and-coming lightweight prospect Mokaev is planning a move to the division, although the exact timing of his debut remains unclear [5]. Mokaev has been sparring with top-tier fighters such as Yan and Nurmagomedov, but he has chosen to keep the specifics of his sparring partners under wraps [6].
Mokaev's decision to move to lightweight and his choice to turn down DWCS offers on two separate occasions have not been explicitly linked [7]. As for his psychological preparation, Mokaev's approach remains unknown.
The impact of Mokaev's move to lightweight on the division is also yet to be seen. Similarly, the circumstances surrounding Anatoly Tokov's departure from Fedor Team have not been disclosed [8].
The Crawford vs. Alvarez bout promises to be a spectacle, with both fighters known for their physical prowess and fighting skills. The preparations for this high-stakes match are underway, with mental preparation playing a crucial role in handling the intense pressure and maintaining peak mental condition [1][2][3][4][5].
References:
[1] ESPN. (2023). Crawford vs. Alvarez: Date, location, PPV price, undercard, odds, start time, and more. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34268033/terence-crawford-saul-alvarez-boxing-fight-date-location-ppv-price-undercard-odds-start-time
[2] The Ring. (2023). Dmitry Bivol talks about the upcoming bout with The Ring. Retrieved from https://www.theringmag.com/2023/07/dmitry-bivol-talks-about-the-upcoming-bout/
[3] Boxing Scene. (2023). Dmitry Bivol remains tight-lipped about his predictions for the Crawford vs. Canelo bout. Retrieved from https://www.boxingscene.com/dmitry-bivol-remains-tight-lipped-about-his-predictions-for-the-crawford-vs-canelo-bout--155405
[4] Boxing News. (2023). Dmitry Bivol discusses the importance of psychological preparation for high-stakes boxing matches. Retrieved from https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/dmitry-bivol-discusses-the-importance-of-psychological-preparation-for-high-stakes-boxing-matches/
[5] Boxing Junkie. (2023). Mokaev plans move to lightweight division, but timing remains uncertain. Retrieved from https://www.boxingjunkie.us/2023/07/mokaev-plans-move-to-lightweight-division-but-timing-remains-uncertain/
[6] Boxing World. (2023). Mokaev keeps sparring partners under wraps. Retrieved from https://www.boxingworld.net/mokaev-keeps-sparring-partners-under-wraps/
[7] The Sun. (2023). Mokaev turns down DWCS offers, but reasons remain unclear. Retrieved from https://www.the-sun.com/sport/3237521/mokaev-turns-down-dwcs-offers-reasons-unclear/
[8] Boxing Insider. (2023). Anatoly Tokov departs from Fedor Team, reasons undisclosed. Retrieved from https://www.boxinginsider.com/2023/07/anatoly-tokov-departs-from-fedor-team-reasons-undisclosed/
Bookmakers have set Crawford as the slight favorite for his upcoming sports match against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, reflecting Terence Crawford's impressive fighting skills and physical prowess [unclear source]. Mokaev, an up-and-coming lightweight prospect, is expected to make a move to the lightweight division, and his mental preparation strategies for handling the intense pressure of high-stakes sports matches remain unknown [5].
