After years of mismatches, ducking, and Twitter callouts, we finally have a real superfight. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is set to square off against Terence “Bud” Crawford on September 13th in Las Vegas. And yes, pigs might actually be flying because this fight is as improbable as it gets.
Crawford’s Uphill Battle (Literally)
Let’s get one thing straight: Terence Crawford, a natural 147-pound welterweight, is jumping up three weight classes to fight Canelo. THREE. This guy didn’t exactly look like a knockout artist at 154 lbs in his one fight there, but sure, why not test your limits against a guy who’s been smashing people at 168 lbs and even held his own at 175? Sounds reasonable.
Bud’s 38 years old, by the way. Most fighters at that age are considering retirement, not booking fights against one of the most dangerous men in the sport. But hey, there’s probably a Brinks truck parked in Crawford’s driveway as we speak, so who are we to judge?
Vegas Knows What’s Up
Oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag aren’t buying into the underdog fairytale. They opened with Canelo as a -150 favorite and Crawford at +120. That’s already shifted to:
- Canelo: -185
- Crawford: +155
Translation: The size difference isn’t just real—it’s ridiculous. And bettors are flocking to Canelo like it’s Black Friday at Walmart.
Can Bud Shock the World?
Crawford is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters out there, no question. But this is less “pound-for-pound” and more “pound-for-pound plus fifty.” If he somehow beats Canelo, they’ll need to rewrite the history books, build him a statue, and crown him the king of all combat sports.
But let’s be real. Canelo has spent years turning natural super middleweights into punching bags. And now a welterweight, albeit a brilliant one, is supposed to survive that? Good luck, Bud. You’ll need it.
