Terence Crawford has the edge over Canelo Alvarez, according to a skilled fighter.
On September 13, the pair of pound-for-pound superstars will battle it out at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
With the Mexican boasting a significant size advantage, Amir Khan has warned Crawford about Canelo’s power.
But despite the dynamite in the super middleweight world champion’s fists, one of the slickest boxers in the sport is still favoring ‘Bud’.
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Terence Crawford will defeat Canelo Alvarez, says Devin Haney
Devin Haney believes Terence Crawford will come out on top when he battles Canelo Alvarez next month.
In an interview on Ring Champs with AK and Barak, he said: “Bud has the skills and discipline to win. But Canelo has all that with the size.”
He continued: “I think it’s a good fight for boxing. I’m picking Bud. But will it be an easy task? No.
“But if anybody can do it, I think Bud can.”
Terence Crawford will knock Canelo Alvarez out says legend
Haney isn’t the only person siding with Crawford to beat Canelo.
Despite the reigning 168-pound King being a monstrous favorite, many in the trade are picking the American to upset the apple cart.
One retired star has spoken very confidently about what he believes will happen in the fight.
Surprisingly, the legend is picking Crawford to finish Canelo.