When it comes to debating the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world, the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are all in the conversation.
Usyk is the current heavyweight king after defeating the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in recent years, with his first win over Fury in May 2024 earning the Ukrainian undisputed status.
Both Crawford and Alvarez also know what it is like to be undisputed, with Crawford achieving it twice at super-lightweight and welterweight, while Canelo has done it at super-middleweight.
Crawford is now set for an audacious jump this September when he heads to 168lbs for a showdown with the Mexican icon. It could even be for undisputed honours, if WBC, WBA and WBO champion Canelo can first defeat IBF champion William Scull in May.
When initially asked about the bout involving his pound-for-pound rivals, Usyk told The 3 Knockdown Rule Podcast that he was backing ‘Bud’ to defeat Canelo.
“I like Terence. He’s a crazy man. Terence win. Listen, Terence is different man. Terence works on two sides. Right and left, he’s very smart man. He feels distance and space.
“Canelo big, yeah, good boxer, but I say, Terence. Terence can box him like a big guy.”
Usyk has now changed his mind when it comes to the clash, telling TNT Sports that he can no longer pick a winner.
“Very hard. 50-50.”
While Canelo’s next two fights are currently set, he has named the man that he plans to take on following the Crawford meeting.
