After years of delays, dodges and Twitter calls, we finally have a real great fight. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is set to face Terence “Bud” Crawford on September 13 in Las Vegas. And yes, pigs could actually fly because this fight is as unlikely as it gets.
Crawford’s Uphill Battle (Literally)
Let’s be clear: Terence Crawford, a natural 147-pound welterweight, is jumping three weight classes to fight Canelo. THREE. This guy didn’t really look like a knockout artist at 154 pounds in his only fight there, but sure, why not test your limits against a guy who crushed people at 168 pounds and even held his own at 175 books? This seems reasonable.
By the way, Bud is 38 years old. Most fighters at this age are considering retirement and aren’t booking fights against one of the most dangerous men in the sport. But hey, there’s probably a Brinks truck parked in Crawford’s driveway as we speak, so who are we to judge?
Vegas knows what’s going on
BetOnline.ag bettors aren’t buying into the underdog fairy tale. They opened with Canelo as the -150 favorite and Crawford at +120. It’s already moved to:
- Canelo: -185
- Crawford: +155
Translation: The size difference is not only real, it’s ridiculous. And punters are flocking to Canelo like it’s Black Friday at Walmart.
Can Bud shock the world?
Crawford is undoubtedly one of the best pound-for-pound fighters. But it’s less “pound for pound” than “pound for pound.” over fifty.” If he somehow beats Canelo, they will have to rewrite the history books, build him a statue and crown him king of all combat sports.
But let’s be realistic. Canelo has spent years turning natural super middleweights into punching bags. And now a welterweight, even a brilliant one, is supposed to survive that? Good luck, Bud. You will need it.
