“The most controversial confrontation of autumn”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The confrontation is strange, because in order to meet with Alvarez, Crawford had to overcome two weight categories – to climb up. At the same time, it is impossible not to note that this battle is a meeting of real masters of their business.
The match causes a lot of disputes. There is also a problem of weight – they say that Alvarez is too large. This statement is controversial, because Saul is not higher than the opponent and has no longer hands. However, by nature, a Mexican is a heavy guy and has long been boxing in this category. It is rumored that Crawford goes purely for money, because the organizer of the Turkey Al Ash-Sheikh duke drawn an American into it. Earlier, Terans said he would not prefer to move even higher.
We tell you what boxing experts and functionaries think about this confrontation.
For example, promoter Eddie Hirn believes that Crawford can win. The British collaborated several times with Alvarez, and Terans beat his athlete Israel Madrimov. However, Eddie is still leaning towards the American.
“I probably lean a little in favor of Crawford in this battle. I think the favorite will be a caneol, but I will not surprise me if Crawford can win.
The main question is how the weight will affect Crawford and how it will respond to the size of the opponent when it gets the blows – this is where the real question is a million, ”Hirn said.
But the trainer Abel Sanchez says that the whole problem is not so much in weight, but the fact that Terence has no time for adaptation. That is, to adjust to your new dimensions.
“To beat the canel, you need to be able to hold the blow. After all, you will have to press, make him move back and work under pressing.
If this does not work … If your strokes are not more effective, then it is impossible to defeat it. Kanello has a good look fighters like Bowol – stronger, more active, those who can press it. Even Crawford gains 91 kg. Understand that he will not have time to adapt. If he first spent 3-4 duels in this weight … If he developed strength, power, working pace in this division, competing with other fighters, then one could say about his chances of victory. And now he will simply gain muscle mass, and in my opinion, this is the worst thing he could do, ”Sanchez said.
But according to Timothy Bradley, the former world champion, and now an expert on television, Crawford must win. He called the following reasons: “Do you think that for Kanel Alvarez this battle will be a easy walk just because he is bigger? But no, not at all. I tell you: boxing does not work. No, not at all.
The whole thing is in skill. In this [показує пальцями на голову]. It is in this Crawford that canelis is significantly dominated. Its the biggest, strongest advantage is here [знов вказав пальцем на голову]. It is not power, not speed, not technique, everything decides his mind. He has everything clearly tuned in his head.
And this is its advantage.
Cannello is nervous. Did you see him in battle against William Scall? I have never seen Terrens Crawford changing the facial expression during battle. The only thing I saw is how he smiles. And all. However, you will never see this dude panic.
But in Kanel, I often saw panic in my eyes when he beats and can’t get his opponent. Crawford will take it out of balance. Knelo will wave his hands like a crazy, will swear, will cry: “Well, fight with me!”.
And you know what? Mind, peace – this is what the battle for Crawford wins. Everything else is just a bonus. And when the canel is angry, he will get a blow to the head as soon as he makes a mistake. And on the case too.
It will be the hardest fight for Crawford. Absolutely. However, for Kanelo – too. No doubt. ”
Before that, Timothy mentioned the experience of sparring with Crawford and told that he was beaten for 4 rounds, although he was planning 6. He remembered how Terans beat him more and more actively, depending on how Bradley himself increased.
Jose, David Benavides, hesitates. He does not think that Crawford has enough strength, but at the same time does not drop it from the accounts.
“Interestingly, Saul invited Annis to his camp. They know what they do. However, even if he did not do it, I think the result would be the same.
If Crawford does not move and becomes in front of him, Canera can seriously injure him. Crawford never got struck from such a great fighter. And Kanelo, as I think, has already encountered rivals who beat stronger than Crawford. I don’t think Crawford has a force to stop
Cannel, but you can never know for sure.
People do not believe in the chances of Crawford because of the weight and dimensions of the canel. However, there are sometimes great sensations. I just think Crawford is too small. But if he can send Kanello to the knockdown, it will be a great surprise, ”Benavides Sr. said.
The WBC and WBO champion in the second lightweight weight Jesse Rodriguez said that Crawford should be done to win the confrontation where he is a clear outsider.
“It will be a wonderful battle. Cannel is much more experienced, stronger and larger than Crawford. However, I am a great fan of Crawford and his style of battle with change of racks. He beats and does not miss the blows. I think Crawford will win if I can keep Canel away from myself for 12 rounds. However, the canel is enough one blow. For Crawford, this is a risky step, but I still prefer the terrain. He has everything you need to defeat Kanello. He is one of the best when talking about his skills, ”Rodriguez said.
You can also hear fears about judicial decisions that may be hindered. And this is a conversation not only about Crawford, but also why Alvarez is considered a good favorite. For example, the exchmpion of the world Antonio Tarver said this.
“Will Crawford be able to make a painful canel? It will be a key point because you cannot knock out the opponent if you do not hurt him. If Crawford has to hold 12 grueling rounds against such a strong fighter as Canelo, I think that for him the best plan is to box, attack and depart.
Never stand in place so that the canel does not cause you three or four beats, pressing it to the ropes. Cannel only needs one blow. That’s what everything is reduced. There is also a dispute. Will Crawford win by a close decision of judges? I don’t think so. In the case of a close battle, Kanelo will win.
This can be a problem. If Crawford wins with a score of 8-4, they will say that it is a draw or will win Kanelo. I think that if Crawford wants to guarantee a victory, he should stop it ahead of schedule. It will be a call. Will he be able to hurt him? Crawford will draw a hellish battle. If Saul finds himself, it will be a problem, ”Tarver said.
But the former world champion in two weight categories, David Hay changed his mind. He put Alvarez, but later saw them near and now guesses: “September I automatically suggested that Canelo had an advantage, because he was a world weight champion, an absolute champion in the second middleweight. He performed in a much heavier weight category. A good big fighter usually wins a good smaller opponent.
However, when I saw them side by side, they looked the same size. And I thought: if they are the same size, then it is literally a match for the title of the best regardless of the weight category. They are both fighters of this level. Many put them in 1st and 2nd place in the pound-for-pound ranking (the best boxers, regardless of weight categories.-Note).
At first, I preferred Cannel, but later began to think that Crawford was one of those guys who have a special mentality that is similar to Andre Ward’s mentality. He would never have agreed to this duel if he was not absolutely sure that he had enough strength and skill to handle the opponent of the level and history of Kanelo.
These are the two best fighters on the planet who will come together in the ring. It is a dream match, a battle that everyone who is interested in boxing wants to see: two living legends will come together in the ring.
I still can’t believe it really happens. They are so big in themselves that this fight simply could not happen 10 or 15 years ago.
However, everything is possible now. Absolutely everything. ”
The former World Champion in Hevaevita Mexican Andy Ruiz told whom he will support in the duel: “I think it will be a good battle. Of course, I cheer for Canelo – he is also a Mexican warrior. ”
The British Amir Khan, who had a fight against Alvarez and Crawford, appreciated the opponents as follows: “Kanello still remains a dangerous packer, but, as for me, Crawford has already solved him well. I am sure that he will cope with the transition, and he will not have serious problems with it.
In addition, Crawford is strong not only in boxing. I saw how he spent the Teicduns even against the supports. Therefore, I do not believe that it will be difficult because of the force or mass of the canel. Everything will be decided. And here it is obvious that Crawford is better. I would appreciate his chances of winning as 60 by 40, ”Khan said.
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