While Making Bold Prediction, Shakur Stevenson Advocates for Terence Crawford to Fight Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo Winner

Beating Jermell Charlo could set up a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Where Crawford finds this interesting,  Alvarez shows little enthusiasm to face the Omaha Southpaw. Alvarez thinks Crawford’s only big win is against Errol Spence Jr. Crawford called him “delusional” for this view.

Moreover, many renowned names are supporting the idea of this fight. Heralding the list is Anthony Yarde’s trainer, Tunde Ajayi, who believes Crawford can beat Alvarez. In his recent interview, he advocated that Bud has what it takes to defeat Canelo Alvarez. Echoing the views of Ajayi, we have Shakur Stevenson. However, contrary to just promoting a fight with Canelo, ‘Sugar’  thinks ‘Bud’ should fight the winner of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo. Why Crawford? What fuels Stevenson’s confidence? Let’s explore the facts and opinions to learn more.

Why is ‘Sugar’ advocating this particular fight for Terence Crawford?

“Terence Crawford can beat Canelo,” Shakur Stevenson recently declared. This bold claim stands out because Crawford has never fought in Canelo’s 168-pound super middleweight division. Still, Stevenson insists Crawford’s in-ring skills are off the charts and he deserves a title shot. Moreover, Stevenson insisted that Crawford must move up a weight class and face tough fighters like David Morrell Jr., David Benavidez, Caleb Plant, and Demetrius Andrade.

“I would like to see Bud [Crawford] against the winner of Canelo & Charlo..” Stevenson said as reported by boxingnews24.com.

Furthermore, he added saying, “I think that would make more sense just because they have the accolades, and everything matches up perfectly fine with them.”

Next, he said “He’s [Canelo Alvarez] 5°8″ Honestly, I’ve been saying that for years,” Moreover, he also elucidated how he predicted their fight ever since Crawford’s Shawn Porter fight. As he said, “Ever since the Shawn Porter fight, I’ve been saying that Bud would beat Canelo. That’s just my opinion.”

However, ‘Cinnamon’ isn’t that interested in fighting Bud.

Why is Canelo not intrigued to fight Bud?

In a TMZ Sports interview, Canelo Alvarez discussed his comparisons with Terence “Bud” Crawford. Alvarez recognized Crawford as the undisputed welterweight champion. However, he quickly stated that Crawford’s resume doesn’t match his own. He pointed out Crawford’s single significant win was a TKO against Errol Spence on July 29. This victory led many to call Crawford the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer.

Alvarez highlighted his own impressive career. He has fought legends like Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, and Gennady Golovkin. He said Crawford has only defeated one great fighter, Errol Spence, and lacks fights against other top-tier opponents. On the topic of a future fight with Crawford, Alvarez said, “We’ll see.”

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Shakur Stevenson’s bold prediction has added another layer of excitement to an already electrifying boxing environment. While the idea of Terence Crawford fighting the winner of the Canelo vs. Charlo match may seem far-fetched to some, it’s a tantalizing prospect that could shake up the boxing world.

Now, it’s your turn to weigh in. Do you agree with Stevenson’s audacious claim? Could Crawford hold his own against Canelo or Charlo? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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