The boxing world has been buzzing with excitement after Terence “Bud” Crawford made his bold statement about wanting to fight Canelo Álvarez. However, several boxing professionals are now warning the undefeated welterweight champion to reconsider this high-risk move, citing concerns over weight class, experience, and the sheer challenge of facing one of the sport’s biggest stars.

Crawford’s recent dominance in the welterweight division has made him a pound-for-pound favorite, but moving up to fight Canelo in the super middleweight division is a different challenge entirely. Many experts are questioning whether Crawford, despite his remarkable skills, would be able to deal with the power, size, and relentless style of the Mexican champion.

One such expert, former world champion trainer Freddie Roach, expressed concern over Crawford’s chances. “Canelo is a completely different animal at 168 pounds. He’s a big, strong fighter, and Crawford would be giving up a lot in terms of size and power,” Roach said. “Crawford’s skills are elite, but this would be a fight at a whole new level.”

Other trainers and analysts have pointed to the dangers of moving up in weight to fight someone like Canelo, who has proved himself against some of the best in the sport. Canelo has handled challenges from world-class fighters like Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, and Caleb Plant. His skillset, experience, and ability to adapt in the ring have earned him a reputation as one of the best in the business.

Former lightweight champion Bernard Hopkins also shared his thoughts on the matchup, saying, “Crawford is an incredible fighter, but jumping up to face someone like Canelo, who is at the peak of his powers, is risky. I don’t care how great you are, size matters in boxing, and Canelo has the advantage there.”

Despite these warnings, Crawford has been unwavering in his desire to face Canelo. He has continually expressed confidence in his abilities and a belief that he can rise to the occasion. “If Canelo thinks he can beat me easily, let him try,” Crawford said. “I’m up for any challenge, no matter the weight class.”

However, the experts continue to caution that this fight may be more than Crawford can handle. With Canelo’s heavy punches and vast experience at higher weight classes, the potential for a one-sided fight could be very real.

Whether Crawford will heed the advice of his peers or proceed with his ambition to fight Canelo remains to be seen. Fans around the world are eagerly watching to see if this dream matchup will ever come to fruition. The stakes are high, and the outcome of such a fight could have a lasting impact on both fighters’ legacies.

As the anticipation builds, one thing is clear—if Crawford and Canelo do face off in the ring, it will be one of the most highly anticipated bouts in boxing history. But for now, the question remains: Will Crawford listen to the experts, or will he charge forward into the lion’s den? Only time will tell.