Terence Crawford commented on Canelo Alvarez's performance against Jaime Munguia last Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, suggesting that Alvarez was "carrying" Munguia through the fight. Crawford observed that although Munguia was knocked down in the fourth round with a potent uppercut, he showed moments of strength, especially when unleashing sustained combinations. Despite this, Munguia could not maintain the intensity, which allowed Alvarez to dominate and secure a unanimous decision victory with scores of 117-111, 116-111, and 115-112.
Crawford noted that if Munguia had managed to maintain his aggressive output, the outcome might have been different. However, Munguia's inability to sustain his initial performance level let Alvarez capitalize on the harder, more impactful punches, even though Munguia out-landed Alvarez in most rounds.
Reflecting on his potential in a match against Alvarez, Crawford felt confident that he would find numerous opportunities to succeed. However, he acknowledged that such a fight is unlikely unless he moves up to the 168-pound division, which he is not inclined to do.
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Summarizing the event, Crawford described the fight as well-executed by both fighters, recognizing their efforts in what turned out to be a compelling match. He looks forward to what challenges Alvarez might take on next, though he predicts Alvarez's next defense might be against Edgar Berlanga in September, which he expects will be a lucrative but manageable fight for Alvarez.
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