Terence Crawford has always seen weight as his main difficulty against Canelo Alvarez in their forthcoming fight. Although acknowledged for their superior skills, their disparate sizes has caused predictions to favor Canelo; however, recent actions taken by Crawford indicate he may leveling out by bulking up significantly.
Crawford recently updated his Instagram story with news that he has reached his career-high weight of 186 pounds, signalling his dedication to adapting to heavier divisions well ahead of their highly-anticipated fight with Canelo Alvarez. This achievement sparked renewed optimism from supporters who now have higher hopes about Crawford facing Canelo Alvarez in boxing rematch.
Could Canelo Alvarez Be Facing a New Challenge?
A social media post from ‘Dan The Boxing Man’ highlighted Crawford’s current preparation weight for his September showdown, stirring conversations about the implications for the matchup with Canelo. Despite moving up to 154 pounds for his recent fight with Israil Madrimov, where he emerged victorious albeit appearing slower than usual, Crawford’s new bulk has left fans both stunned and excited. The prospect of him entering the ring much heavier than before has led to speculation about how this might affect the dynamics of the clash.
Fans React to Crawford’s Stunning Weight Gain
Seeing Crawford at a considerably higher weight has left many fans in disbelief. Discussions have emerged around the authenticity of his weight, with some jokes hinting that he might be leveraging additional weights or receiving help from his long-time friend Shakur Stevenson to tip the scales. Despite these jests, the consensus is clear: Crawford is serious about overcoming any size disadvantage against Canelo.
Some commenters see Crawford’s significant weight gain as an attempt to intimidate Canelo; suggesting he might become more formidable against Canelo due to being larger and bulkier. While others view this change simply as normal in boxing due to fluctuating weight between fights. Either way, Crawford has certainly made for an exciting buildup leading up to their clash on April 16.
As match day approaches, all eyes will be focused on how Crawford’s weight adjustment plays out in the ring. Will his efforts at bulking up pay off or will the challenges associated with fighting at heavier weight prove too great to overcome? Anticipation continues to build among fans hoping he can defy all odds and overcome Canelo Alvarez for victory.