Terence Crawford is too small and weak for Canelo Alvarez? Abel Sanchez thinks that

Coach Abel Sanchez says that Terence Crawford “belongs” to Welterweight and Junior Middleweight, without fighting Canelo Alvarez for his indisputable championship of 168 pounds on September 13 in Las Vegas.

A title of paved holder with cash

In fact, Crawford, 37, did not have to prove -worthy of challenging a world title in Super Middleweight through the highest contenders so that it is usually required in this sport.

Turki Alshikh paved the way for Crawford (41-0, 31 kos) to jump directly to a world place against Alvarez offering massive money from the Mexican star. If it weren’t for this, the Crawford with underground power would have been worn by the top of 168 pounds.

Madrimov’s struggle exposed Crawford’s limits

Crawford’s last struggle against Israil Madrimov in August 2024 to 154 showed that he does not have the power to compete at a high level above the weight class of 147 LB. He basically lost this struggle, but received a decision. Madrimov is not one of the great talents of the middle junior weight. The boys who would probably have hit Crawford to send him to retirement, Sebastian Fundora, Bakhram Murtazaliev and Vergil Ortiz Jr., were wisely avoided.

Turki realized he needed to do the so -called “Fight of the Century” with Canelo immediately, instead of launching Crawford to the wolves against one of the true talents at 154. His fight against Madrimov showed that he had reached his limit of what he was able to do without being rescue by the court.

Sánchez at the right place of Crawford

“Terence belongs to 154 and 147But it’s a great opportunity for him. All the boys who are in the lower divisions want this opportunity to fight Canelo for many different reasons, “said coach Abel Sanchez a According to. “Obviously, monetary, but also because of his egos, his pride and legacy matters a lot for these boys.

“Hopefully it is not hurt, but I do not think it is strong enough to deal with Canelo. A name like Crawford motivates Canelo to be more focused (not against William Scull). I do not think it would be the same struggle as Scull.