“There’s a Way to Beat Canelo…”: Admitting Terence Crawford’s Canelo Alvarez Dream as ‘Possibility’, Heavyweight Legend Lennox Lewis Details How the 2X Undisputed Champion Should Fight Against the Mexican

There is no denying that Terence Crawford is one of the best fighters boxing has to offer today. Doubling down on his boxing acumen, former heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis has suggested how ‘Bud’ can possibly beat, another abled fighter of today, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. 

After beating Julius Indongo in 2017 to become undisputed in the super lightweight class and then defeating Errol Spence Jr., to become undisputed in the welterweight division, he is one of the very few 2x undisputed champions in boxing history. In the wake of such a feat, in hopes of turning the 2x into 3x, the ambitious Crawford called on the unified super middleweight champion, Canelo Álvarez. But can Crawford really defeat Canelo, who’s only been defeated twice in his 64-fight career? Here is what Lewis has to say.

Lennox Lewis is all praises for Terence Crawford

It’s a possibility,” remarked the 3x world heavyweight champion. In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Lennox Lewis was asked about what he thinks of Crawford wanting to fight Canelo. The British legend said, “Let me tell you about Terence Crawford, that man is Kung Fu. You know, when you watch a martial arts movie, you know, you think of him, because he’s full with his style, great with his style.”

“He’s got power, he’s got poise, he’s got speed, he’s got movement, he’s got the full package and no wonder is undisputed, double undisputed that’s quite remarkable,” said Lewis.

He further mentioned that if he went on to beat Canelo, he would be undisputed thrice and that would been even more remarkable. And if this feat is achieved, he added, “We got to bow to him at that point,” making a splendid case for Bud.

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But is that enough to beat Canelo, the Mexican fighter who’s considered to be one of the best in the sport?

Lewis argued that there is a way to defeat Canelo that hardly any fighter has learned. Bivol’s victory over the Jalisco fighter was attributed to the former’s weight. Mayweather fought a Canelo who was still young in the sport, while ‘Money’ was seemingly in his prime, coming off a strong streak of undefeated fights.

So, what is this way that Lewis suggests? It’s the art of ‘jabs’.

The Lennox Lewis jab

‘The Lion’ as many call him, was famous and even feared for his signature jab that he perfected early in his career. The signature straight right hand has fazed the likes of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Now, as he looks back at how ‘the jab’ pushed him to the top of boxing, leaving him defeated only twice in his 45-fight-long career, he thinks the jab is what could dethrone Alvarez.

He further explained, “I know every great heavyweight has a jab. Even the lighter weights, they’re not using the jabs. They’re forgetting that the jab is the main weapon of a fighter. The first weapon of a fighter is a jab, and after that, it’s a right-hand hook, uppercut. But first, you gotta establish your jab.”

Terence Crawford currently awaits a date for his rematch with Errol Spence Jr. Once that happens, it remains to be seen if he gets a fight with Canelo. Who do you think would win between Bud and Canelo? Let us know in the comments section below.

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