Terence Crawford might by no means struggle once more if he doesn’t get the Canelo Alvarez “legacy” match he and his coach Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre search in 2025.
A Profession Outlined by Two Fights
Promoter Eddie Hearn factors out that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) made some huge cash in his final two fights towards WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and IBF, WBA, and WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. So, he feels that if Crawford doesn’t make some huge cash in his subsequent contest, he’ll retire.
If that is the tip for Crawford, he’ll be remembered for his final two fights towards Madrimov and Spence. He wasn’t nice towards Madrimov, consuming proper arms and never wanting robust in his debut at 154.
The efficiency confirmed that Crawford is simply one of many pack at 154 and gained’t be capable of dominate like he’d accomplished at 135, 140, and 147. If he sticks round, he’ll lose, and he will probably be in over his head towards Canelo or the opposite prime fighters at 168.
Crawford needs extra money than he can get preventing Vergil Ortiz, Madrimov, Tim Tszyu, Sebastian Fundora, or Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
The one one who can present Crawford, 36, is Canelo, however Hearn doesn’t assume that struggle is feasible. Canelo is ambivalent in regards to the struggle, with a take-it-or-leave-it perspective, and he needs massive cash to indulge Crawford. It’s probably greater than what His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is prepared to pay.
“It doesn’t appear like [it’s going to happen] for the time being, however I don’t assume Crawford will struggle once more exterior of Canelo Alvarez,” mentioned Hearn to ESNEWS when requested if he thinks Terence Crawford will struggle Canelo. “I don’t assume he has the will.
“He positively gained’t struggle Vergil Ortiz, for my part.”
“He informed me that each one he needs is the Canelo struggle,” mentioned coach Robert Garcia about Crawford.
“I don’t assume he’ll struggle [Sebastian Fundora],” mentioned Hearn of Crawford. “He made some huge cash final trip [against Israil Madrimov on August 3rd in Los Angeles]. He made some huge cash towards [Errol] Spence. I believe he’s considering, ‘If I don’t make some huge cash,” I’m accomplished.”
Crawford’s Reluctance to Danger his Canelo Shot
Crawford gained’t struggle Fundora, Tszyu, Serhii Bohachuk, Vergil Ortiz Jr., or rematch Madrimov as a result of he is aware of if he fights them, he’ll lose to some or all of them, and he gained’t get the Canelo match.
He nonetheless believes there’s an opportunity of the Canelo struggle taking place. So, he gained’t struggle any of the 154-pounders for worry that he’ll lose. He probably solely fought Madrimov as a result of he thought he might beat him with none issues, however he thought fallacious.
“Edgar has massive [courage]. It’s a chance of a lifetime,” mentioned Hearn about his fighter Edgar Berlanga, who faces Canelo subsequent. “He’s not going to go in there as some have previously and simply try to skate for 12 rounds. He’ll give an exciting struggle,” mentioned Hearn about Edgar Berlanga difficult Canelo Alvarez on September 14th.
Berlanga has received to strive his greatest as a result of he gained’t get a rematch towards Canelo until he beats him, and he’s already a giant underdog. He has the youth and energy to beat Canelo, nevertheless it’s nonetheless loads to ask.
“It’s an enormous take a look at. Canelo is a pound-for-pound probably the greatest fighters on the earth,” mentioned Hearn. “Edgar has by no means boxed at that degree, however till you do, you by no means know. However what I promise you is he’s going for the win. He’s attempting prefer it’s a chance of his life.
“He was a very good newbie. He has 16 first spherical knockouts. I believe he’s a very good fighter. Sooner or later, Canelo goes to go like that [downhill]. You bought to hope it’s in September.”
