Terence Crawford Embraces Underdog Role in High-Stakes Canelo Clash
Quinn Parker here and yes I have had too much coffee so buckle up because I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS faster than you can say knockout. Terence Crawford is stepping into the ring as a rare underdog against Canelo Álvarez, but he refuses to let odds define him.
I cannot even begin to tell you how wild it is that 41-0 Crawford is not the favorite for his September 13 showdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. According to TMZ Sports and odds compiled by BetMGM, bettors have tilted toward Álvarez for the first time against Crawford since that upset in 2013. But Bud is taking it all in stride.
“The odds cannot fight for him,” Crawford told TMZ Sports with a shrug that would make your chill button jealous. The 37-year-old former welterweight champion just wrapped a massive win over Errol Spence and he is not about to lose sleep over a number on a screen. He repeated plain as day that betters are not the ones lacing up gloves on fight night.
Let us talk size for a hot second. Crawford stands a hair taller with a longer reach, but the man known as Canelo carries more weight. Crawford predicted that Álvarez will try to use that extra mass to force him into a slugfest. He said he expects Canelo to box a bit but also to attempt a relentless walk-down strategy.
“He is the bigger man,” Bud explained. “I expect him to box a little bit, but I also expect him to try to walk me down and be the bigger man.”
Okay, pause for dramatic effect. Crawford is known for his slick footwork and lightning-quick counters. Could Álvarez’s power edge and physicality tip the scales? Or is Crawford’s fluid style too much puzzle for Canelo to solve? The boxing world is buzzing and fight analyst from ESPN have chimed in echoing Crawford’s point that ringside bravado is nice but real fights are won with grit, speed, and timing.
Here is the tea: Both fighters have massive legacies on the line, so neither will back down. This is not just a bout. It is a statement. Crawford said he is honored to be in one of the sport’s most monumental clashes and reminded us that both men have everything to lose and even more to gain.
Get ready for fireworks, folks. Crawford is embracing the underdog tag and turning it into fuel. And if that does not get your heart racing nothing will.
I swear, I could talk about this all day.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ Sports, BetMGM
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