The ‘Canelo’ Álvarez defends his titles against a Terence Crawford who seeks to make history

Sports Writing (EFE).- Mexican boxer Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, undisputed super middleweight champion, will face American Terence Crawford this Saturday, who seeks to be the first absolute monarch in three different divisions.

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With a record of 63 wins, 39 by knockout, 2 losses and 2 draws, Álvarez will try to take away Crawford’s undefeated record, 41 wins, 31 of them by the fast track, in addition to having a record that includes having obtained the four belts in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions. “We know ‘Canelo’ is a difficult opponent, we know him thoroughly. We know who he is and that’s the reason we accepted this fight, because that’s how legends are made, by taking risks like we are doing now,” Crawford said at the press conference before the fight that will be held at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be a tough test for Álvarez, who at 35 years old has not looked so dominant in his last fights and has not won a fight by knockout since he defeated Caleb Plant in November 2021. ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will seek to revalidate his former dominance
His last battle, last May against the Cuban William Scull, was not very spectacular and yet he came out with his hand raised and snatched the super middleweight title from the International Boxing Federation (IBF), to add them to those of the WBA, WBC, WBO and once again consecrate himself as the undisputed champion of the division. Previously, he defeated Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga, his compatriot Jamie Munguía, American Jermell Charlo and Briton John Ryder, but without appearing much superior as in the past. Also, the choice of those rivals has been criticized because they were not the strongest gladiators in the super middleweights, before he let go of opportunities to face David Benavidez, an offensive fighter who was the WBC mandatory challenger. Crawford also raised doubts from his critics, as the 37-year-old American will move up two divisions, something that is usually difficult in pugilism. While the Omaha native has one of the best careers for a boxer in recent years, the challenge of facing a heavier opponent puts him at a disadvantage. The fight at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will be at 8:00 PM local time (03:00 GMT).