Terence Crawford continues to chase Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.
The four-weight world champions are currently two divisions apart, but Crawford is adamant he has what it takes to move up to super-middleweight to challenge Alvarez for his unified titles.
Though his skillset is undeniable, some in the sport feel that packing on an extra 14 pounds isn’t a good move for the American. That didn’t include former Canelo promoter and Hall of Fame fighter Oscar De La Hoya.
Late last year speaking to Fight Hub TV, De La Hoya predicted Crawford would beat Canelo so easily that it would make the Mexican ‘look like a child.’
“Terence Crawford will beat Canelo anytime. I’ve said before the big talented man will always beat the smaller talented fighter – but Terence Crawford is not small, Crawford is a big guy, he can walk about at 168 if he wants to. If this fight is made at 164 then Terence Crawford all day.
Based on skillset alone, Crawford is a master and will make Canelo look like a child. From an expert fighter’s view, Crawford will beat him in a masterclass all day.”
In a more recent interview with the same channel, notably after Crawford’s recent debut at super-welterweight, De La Hoya reversed his fight pick entirely.
“At 154, [Crawford] didn’t really look too dangerous up in the ring, against a beast. So imagine Canelo being the bigger guy, being a beast, it’s almost like a no contest. I mean, come on, when has a smaller good guy ever beaten a good bigger guy. It’s never happened in the history of the sport. It’s rare.”
As for how likely the bout is, Canelo has said he will consider any offers made to him. Neither man has a fight lined up as of writing.
