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After years of mismatches, ducking, and Twitter callouts, we lastly have an actual superfight. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is ready to sq. off in opposition to Terence “Bud” Crawford on September thirteenth in Las Vegas. And sure, pigs may truly be flying as a result of this battle is as unbelievable because it will get.
Crawford’s Uphill Battle (Actually)
Let’s get one factor straight: Terence Crawford, a pure 147-pound welterweight, is leaping up three weight courses to battle Canelo. THREE. This man didn’t precisely seem like a knockout artist at 154 lbs in his one battle there, however positive, why not check your limits in opposition to a man who’s been smashing folks at 168 lbs and even held his personal at 175? Sounds affordable.
Bud’s 38 years previous, by the best way. Most fighters at that age are contemplating retirement, not reserving fights in opposition to some of the harmful males within the sport. However hey, there’s most likely a Brinks truck parked in Crawford’s driveway as we converse, so who’re we to guage?
Vegas Is aware of What’s Up
Oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag aren’t shopping for into the underdog fairytale. They opened with Canelo as a -150 favourite and Crawford at +120. That’s already shifted to:
Canelo: -185
Crawford: +155
Translation: The dimensions distinction isn’t simply actual—it’s ridiculous. And bettors are flocking to Canelo prefer it’s Black Friday at Walmart.
Can Bud Shock the World?
Crawford is without doubt one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters on the market, no query. However that is much less “pound-for-pound” and extra “pound-for-pound plus fifty.” If he one way or the other beats Canelo, they’ll must rewrite the historical past books, construct him a statue, and crown him the king of all fight sports activities.
However let’s be actual. Canelo has spent years turning pure tremendous middleweights into punching luggage. And now a welterweight, albeit a superb one, is meant to outlive that? Good luck, Bud. You’ll want it.
