A six-division champion in his own right, believes Canelo Alvarez will be too big and too powerful for Terence Crawford in their planned September showdown. Speaking with Fight Hype, De La Hoya argued that Canelo’s size advantage could overwhelm Crawford by the later rounds, saying, "He’ll run right through him," despite Crawford’s superior boxing skills. De La Hoya expects the fight to be "one-sided for maybe seven rounds" before Canelo’s power takes over. Though he predicts an eventual stoppage, he concedes it’ll be a high-profile event that captivates fans and media alike.
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For his part, Crawford is truly "daring to be great." Already a champion at welterweight and tested at junior middleweight (where he outpointed Israil Madrimov), "Bud" will be moving even further up in weight, potentially tipping the scales at around 160-plus pounds for a 168-pound limit. Whether he aims to preserve his speed or shock the world by showing unexpected bulk, the gap in size could be significant given Canelo’s natural super middleweight frame. Just last week, Crawford revealed he weighed about 186 pounds, though it remains to be seen what he’ll target on fight night.
Meanwhile, Canelo faces William Scull in May, while Crawford’s next steps before September are unconfirmed. Should Crawford pull off the upset, many already question where it would place him in the all-time rankings. Yet even De La Hoya’s skepticism suggests how steep this challenge is for the unbeaten Nebraskan. Ultimately, the fight pits one of boxing’s most versatile tacticians against a battle-tested, heavily favored champion - making it a can’t-miss event for fans curious to see if skills can truly conquer size.
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