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Julio Cesar Chavez has backed Canelo Alvarez to knock out Terence Crawford Julio Cesar Chavez believes Canelo Alvarez will knock out Terence Crawford once they meet later this 12 months.
Canelo and Crawford are reportedly closing in on a September showdown for Alvarez’s unified tremendous middleweight titles.
Crawford, who holds the WBA tremendous welterweight title, will transfer up two weight lessons to face the Mexican celebrity and is outwardly not searching for a rehydration clause.
Mexican legend, Chavez believes his compatriot will rating an emphatic knockout victory over the Omaha man, primarily because of the weight disparity between the pair.
Canelo and Crawford are closing in on a deal for a September showdown in Las Vegas Picture Credit score: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom
“He has a lot of weight.
“Canelo will knock him out in six rounds,
“Crawford is a good fighter, but there’s weight classes.”
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Canelo may have a battle earlier than going through Crawford, with Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions holding the T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas on Might 3, ought to he decide to battle on his customary Cinco De Mayo date.
In response to Boxing Scene, Crawford shouldn’t be planning an interim bout, regardless of having not fought since overcoming Israil Madrimov in August.
The 37-year-old, who will look to change into a five-weight world champion when he faces Alvarez, doesn’t imagine the load will play an element.
Crawford beat Madrimov in August to change into WBA tremendous welterweight champion Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“People say, ‘You’re too small’ or ‘You’re outmatched’ or ‘You don’t belong in the ring with these types of fighters,’” he advised Boxing Scene.
“That’s when great fighters perform their best.
“I’m going to feel great [at 168].
“I don’t need to worry about the weight.
“I know I’m going to feel great.
Terence Crawford is apparently not seeking a rehydration clause for his clash with Canelo Alvarez Photo Credit: Mark Robinson/Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing
“I’ve got a lot of things to prepare on.
“That’s part of boxing – [meeting] milestones you’ve got to hit.
“We’re going to be well prepared when that time comes.”
