Canelo Alvarez plans to go after Terence Crawford’s arms and shoulders during their fight on September 13 in Las Vegas. According to trainer Abel Sanchez, these punches will slowly tire Crawford out. Sanchez said Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will really feel the impact of those hits. Unlike punches to the head, Sanchez believes Crawford won’t be able to dodge these body shots as easily.
Crawford Faces Big Test Moving Up in Weight to Fight Canelo
Trainer Abel Sanchez thinks moving up two weight classes will be too much for 38-year-old Terence Crawford. He believes Crawford will either get knocked out or lose badly on points to Canelo Alvarez, the current undisputed super middleweight champion with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws (39 by knockout).
As for why Crawford wants this fight, the reasons include building his legacy, earning a big payday, making history, and giving fans the match they want to see.
Trainer Sanchez Says Canelo Will Win the Fight
Trainer Abel Sanchez spoke about Canelo Alvarez’s strengths, saying, “He dodges punches well, has fast hands, and knows how to block shots. When he lands punches, they really hurt, even if he doesn’t throw as many. I think he will either knock Crawford out or win clearly on points. Crawford’s team should be thinking about his safety.”
Sanchez pointed out that Canelo’s biggest weakness is his stamina. He often starts strong but gets tired and loses rounds later in the fight. Crawford might be hoping for that. But Sanchez warned that Crawford is going to feel Canelo’s punches, especially on his arms. “The first few punches are always a shock. Canelo hits harder than Crawford has ever experienced,” said Sanchez. He compared it to when Bivol fought Beterbiev—those fighters were the same size, but in this case, Crawford is moving up two weight classes. That makes a big difference.
“When Canelo hits Crawford on the arms and shoulders, he’ll feel it,” said Sanchez. “Crawford is an amazing fighter, but weight classes exist for a reason. Even great fighters can struggle when they move up.” He added that Canelo trained in his gym when he was 19, and they always trained to hit the arms, chest, and body. “I don’t let my fighters aim for the head in sparring. That happens enough during real fights. I want them to build strength by hitting the body.”
Canelo Will Knock Out Crawford, Says Trainer Abel Sanchez FAQ
Who is Abel Sanchez?
Abel Sanchez is a well-known boxing trainer, famous for working with several top fighters including Gennady Golovkin.
What did Abel Sanchez say about Canelo vs. Crawford?
He predicted that Canelo Alvarez would knock out Terence Crawford if they ever fought.
Why does Sanchez believe Canelo would win by knockout?
Sanchez believes Canelo’s size, power, and experience at higher weight classes would give him the edge over Crawford.
Is this fight confirmed?
No, there is no official confirmation or scheduled date for a fight between Canelo and Crawford.
What are the chances of this fight actually happening?
It’s uncertain due to the weight difference and promotional hurdles, but it’s a dream matchup for many fans.
