Floyd Mayweather analyzes Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford: A battle of power and precision
The boxing world is full of emotion about the potential Megafight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford. This confrontation, if it happens, would face one of the most powerful and experienced sport champions against one of its most skilled and technically gifted boxers. To add to the intrigue, Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of Boxing’s greatest defensive geniuses, has intervened in the possible clash, offering opinions based on his own experience and intimate knowledge of sport.
Mayweather, who beat Canelo in 2013, sees this fight as a battle of styles: Canelo’s strength and aggression against Crawford’s speed and tactical brilliance. Canelo, a worldwide champion of four divisions, has dominated multiple kinds of weight, showing his devastating power and his improved defensive skills. However, as Mayweather pointed out, he has historically fought against fighters with superior movement and defensive awareness, as seen in his loss against Dmitry Bivol.
On the other hand, Crawford has been widely considered one of the best pound fighters per pound in the world. His ability to change posture, adapt to the middle of the fight and make fun of his opponents has made him a dominant force. His destruction of Errol Spence Jr. showed that it is superior to its competition in the Welter weight. However, the most important question remains: Can Crawford take your skills to a greater class and resist Canelo’s power?
The size will undoubtedly play a crucial role in this fight. Canelo has fought in pesos of up to 175 pounds, absorbing blows of naturally larger combatants, while Crawford has never fought over 147 pounds. Mayweather acknowledged that while Crawford’s skill set could be a problem for Canelo, weight disparity could be the decisive factor. If the fight is carried out in super medium weight (168 pounds), Canelo would have a significant advantage in strength and durability. However, if you agree with a weight closer to 160 pounds, Crawford could maintain their speed advantage without sacrificing too much power.
Mayweather also warned against comparing Crawford’s domain over Spence with what he could do against Canelo. While Spence is a great fighter, he does not have the power to eliminate cinnamon or physical presence. In addition, Canelo has already faced some of the best technical boxers in the world, including Mayweather himself, and has learned from them. Unlike Spence, Canelo has experience in adaptation to elite opponents in multiple divisions.
If the fight takes place, there are two possible scenarios. If Canelo can press Crawford effectively, cut the ring and land its exclusive body shots, could wear it and ensure late strike or a dominant decision victory. However, if Crawford can maintain your distance, use your upper feet game and capitalize on counterweight opportunities, you could overcome Canelo and win at points. His best opportunity would be to replicate the Mayweather model used in 2013: Canelo frustrating with movement and precise counters.
Beyond an exciting fight, this fight would have significant historical implications. A victory for Canelo would consolidate his legacy as one of the best boxers of his time, which shows that he can defeat elite fighters regardless of their style. If Crawford achieves discomfort, he would join the ranks of legends that have challenged weight disadvantages to achieve greatness. Uploading several kinds of weight to overcome Canelo would make his case as one of the greatest pound boxers by pound of even stronger history.
Mayweather’s final evaluation is still cautious. While leaning towards Crawford in terms of skill, he acknowledges that Canelo’s size and power could make a difference. One thing is safe: if this fight occurs, it will be one of the largest boxing events in recent history, a confrontation between two of the best of sport and a battle that could define its legacies in the coming years.
