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Two of boxing’s best pound-for-pound contenders-Terence “Bud” Crawford and Canelo Álvarez-are preparing to clash in what many label a super-fight in two weeks’ time.
But former lightweight star Ryan Garcia has offered a sobering assessment for Crawford, predicting him to fail against his Mexican opponent.
Canelo unleashes a beast fueled by fierce energy
Breaking down the matchup on CigarTalk with host Naji, Garcia didn’t hold back: “Bud’s [Crawford] going to do good. He’s going to do good, but I don’t think he’s going to win.”
He went on to explain that while Crawford might tag Canelo with plenty of shots, they’re unlikely to land meaningfully. Canelo, he said, “absorbs the shots before eventually imposing his will. It’s so ineffective … he’s biting a little bit more than he could chew.”
Respect acknowledged between the two
Garcia has been clear in what he thinks about Crawford’s abilities: “Don’t get me wrong, Crawford is a great fighter. I think he’s one of the best.”
Yet, he tempered that praise with blunt realism. He elaborated: “He could box, he could bang… The only thing I see is sometimes he gets cracked with some crazy ass shots.”
In essence, Crawford’s style and versatility are impressive-but what worries Garcia is whether that’s enough against a fighter known for absorbing punishment and countering with precision.
Crawford isn’t entering unchallenged. Critics point to the size and weight disparity-he’s moving up two divisions to tackle a physically formidable Canelo, believed to enter at the upper end of the super-middleweight division.
Notable boxing figures like Regis Prograis argue that size matters: “Weight classes exist for a reason,” he said, noting Crawford lacks Canelo’s natural power and durability.
The issues facing Crawford
Meanwhile, trainer Abel Sanchez echoed similar concerns, cautioning that Crawford’s jump to a higher weight might compromise his strength and stamina in ways that won’t favor him in a championship fight.
Yet Crawford’s camp is undeterred. His trainer, Brian McIntyre, believes Canelo slows down after the middle rounds and that Crawford’s conditioning and fight IQ could turn the tide later on.
As fight night approaches-scheduled for September 13 in Las Vegas and generated global buzz-Garcia’s commentary adds a layer of realism. Crawford enters as an elite technician, but he’s stepping into Canelo’s domain: a meta-fight that demands not just skill, but ringside adaptation, power, and psychological pressure.
It’s a bout with monumental stakes-for legacy, history, and the ever-volatile debate of who is boxing’s best. If Garcia’s assessment rings true, it may prove that Crawford is overmatched. If not, he may just rewrite boxing history.
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