Terence Crawford’s hopes of getting a fantasy battle in opposition to Canelo Alvarez subsequent 12 months aren’t promising. Promoter Eddie Hearn says he doesn’t assume tremendous middleweight champion Canelo is “mad” about combating Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) as a result of he received’t obtain credit score.
Canelo’s Worth Tag Would possibly Be Too Excessive
Hearn says Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs) could have a greenback determine that he feels a battle in opposition to Crawford is price, and if His Excellency Turki Alalshikh can meet that quantity, the match can get made. Nevertheless, given Canelo’s reluctance to battle Crawford, he’s more likely to ask for an quantity that Turki isn’t prepared to pay.
If Canelo asks for $150 million, will His Excellency meet his value? That’s an inexpensive quantity for him to ask for. Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly took dwelling $240 million for his battle in opposition to Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Canelo would possibly need comparable cash if he’s combating Crawford.
If Mayweather have been paid that sort of cash for a mismatch in opposition to a washed Pacquiao, Canelo would deserve comparable cash combating Crawford.
If it have been a match that might assure a revenue, it will make sense, however Crawford isn’t a crossover star, as we’re seeing together with his battle in opposition to Israil Madrimov this Saturday with lagging ticket gross sales.
A Higher Possibility for Turki
Turki can be higher off paying Crawford to battle Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as a result of that battle wouldn’t price an enormous quantity and would doubtlessly create a brand new star. If the younger Boots beats Crawford, he will probably be a PPV celebrity.
“I don’t assume Crawford beats Canelo as a result of the weights an excessive amount of. You’re not simply speaking about 168 kilos. You’re speaking a few man that’s going to be 185 within the ring,” stated Eddie Hearn to Boxing Information about his perception that Terence Crawford received’t have the ability to be at Canelo Alvarez at tremendous middleweight if he faces him subsequent after Israil Madrimov on Saturday evening.
Crawford might be too small to beat Canelo and would have holes punched in him every time he will get hit.
A Cautious and Uninspiring Struggle
We’d seemingly see Crawford combating cautiously, utilizing his jab, and doing his finest Mayweather imitations, trying to win an unsightly choice. It might be a replay of Canelo’s battle in opposition to Jermell Charlo, with Crawford transferring and combating scared for twelve rounds. After getting the bag, Crawford would in all probability disappear as Jermell has after combating Canelo.
“It’s a wierd battle, however clearly it’s a fantasy battle,” stated Hearn concerning the Canelo vs. Crawford superstar match. “Generally, these fights get made. I’m undecided that can get made. I don’t assume Canelo is mad about that battle. I feel he appears like, ‘What do I get out of beating a 147 man or 154? Nobody goes to present me the credit score.’ He’d take any battle if the enterprise is correct.”
Canelo has already stated he has no real interest in combating Crawford many occasions, and it’s unclear why the Nebraska native continues to speak concerning the battle. Crawford must hearken to what Canelo is saying and cease going by what he needs. Terence’s fixation isn’t wholesome and is a waste of time.
“I suppose he has his concepts of what he must be making in that battle, and if His Excellency can meet that, he’ll take it. If he can’t or if he doesn’t wish to, then he’ll in all probability not make the battle,” stated Hearn.
If Canelo doesn’t need this battle with Crawford, he might ask for greater than Turki is prepared to pay. It’s not a battle he’s been asking for, and if Canelo doesn’t need somebody, he received’t face them. That’s simply the best way it’s. He’s too wealthy for him to be pressured right into a battle the place he’ll obtain nothing however criticism from followers.
If Crawford needs to battle somebody, he wants to indicate some bravery by taking up these killers:
– Jaron Ennis
– David Benavidez
– David Morrell
– Dmitry Bivol
– Artur Beterbiev
