Dsalita Turki Alalshikh, in response to a social media post discussing a potential Mexico vs. USA 5 vs. 5 event featuring Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, expressed his interest with a smiling emoji. However, he raised concerns about Crawford moving up three weight divisions without proving himself in the super middleweight division.
The idea of Crawford challenging Canelo for his undisputed super middleweight championship raised eyebrows among boxing fans in the US. Crawford, a former three-division world champion, would be taking a significant leap without acclimating to the 168-lb division.
While Canelo may not be in his prime, he still poses a threat at the super middleweight level. Crawford’s lack of experience at 168 makes this potential fight more of a celebrity match than a true sporting event.
The bout would likely cater to casual boxing fans, with Crawford potentially returning to his campaigned weight class of 154 after facing Canelo. However, Crawford has yet to prove himself at 154, as he prepares for a fight against Israil Madrimov.
The prospect of Crawford facing Canelo at 168 seems premature, especially considering the challenge posed by Madrimov at 154. Crawford’s ability to handle big punchers like Madrimov will ultimately determine his readiness for a potential clash with Canelo.
As fans anticipate a showdown between Crawford and Canelo, it’s essential to see how Crawford performs at 154 before speculating about a leap to 168. The outcome of Crawford’s upcoming fight against Madrimov will shed light on his ability to handle bigger weights and tougher opponents.
