“Stay Away From…”: Despite Branding Terence Crawford to Be “Face of Boxing”Andy Ruiz Jr Warns Him About Potential Fight Against Canelo Alvarez

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. Despite their weight disparity, a bout between them has been speculated. The rumors escalated after, ‘Bud,’ defeated his rival, Errol Spence Jr. in July this year. With Canelo winning his recent bout against Charlo, a call for a fight between the two has been gaining traction. After Canelo’s recent win, Crawford called out Canelo for a fight. This ignited several distinct reactions from boxing pundits and fans around the world.

In a recent turn of events, former heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz weighs in on this potential match-up. Who does he predict to win? How does he see this bout playing out? Let’s wait no further and find out.

Andy Ruiz gives his brutally honest take on Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez

According to Ruiz, Crawford has immense talent and does not disregard his skill sets. He considers ‘Bud,’ to be a great fighter and arguably one of the most notable names in the sport. However, he does not fancy the chances of him against the likes of Alvarez because of their weight disparity. The Mexican boxer sends a stern warning to Crawford to refrain from fighting Alvarez and continue his reign against formidable opponents in his own weight class.

Reflecting on the same, in an interview with Fight Hub TV, he stated, “I think Crawford could be the best in the world in those divisions, but I think he should stay away from Canelo right now. Let Canelo do this thing. For sure, Crawford is gonna be the face of boxing.”

The former heavyweight champion is opposed to the match-up itself. But if the bout does take place, we know who Ruiz would place his money on. However, a former rival of Crawford has a different opinion than Ruiz Jr.

Former rival weighs in on Crawford fighting Canelo

Former champion and previous opponent of Crawford, Shawn Porter made headlines in the boxing world over his prediction for Crawford vs. Canelo. Despite the general narrative of Alvarez being bigger, Porter predicts a victory for his former rival. He stated, “If Terence wants to do it, he will do it. And if Terence wants to do it, he knows he can do it. I will actually bet on Terence Crawford for that fight.”

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It is safe to say that this match-up has left the boxing world divided with speculations and predictions coming out of the wazoo. Not to mention, the fact that the bout has not been made official. Many in boxing have already given their opinions, which shows the overwhelming need for this potential match-up. However, we are curious to know, what are your predictions for this potential bout. Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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