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Shakur Stevenson Vouches for ‘Bud’s’ Boxing Pedigree: “Everybody That Terence Crawford Spars Is the Same Size as Canelo”

Published 02/25/2024, 11:34 PM EST

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Can Terence Crawford give Canelo Alvarez a tougher fight than GGG did in their trilogy? Well, following the victory against Errol Spence Jr., Crawford called out Canelo Alvarez for a potential fight. Since ‘Bud’ wanted to be a three-time undisputed champion in the sport, he found a potential victory against Alvarez to be ideal. However, since there was a gap of 21 lbs, Crawford suggested a match at 158 lbs. But, Canelo turned down the proposal.

On that note, in a bold statement, Shakur Stevenson has now argued that Bud would give Canelo afsu football jersey decathlon bmx kansas city chiefs crocs custom nfl football jerseys brock bowers jersey custom youth hockey jerseys sac à dos eastpak custom youth hockey jerseys 8 ft kayak 8 ft kayak sit top kayak air jordan 1 element jordan proto max 720 deuce vaughn jersey adidas yeezy boost 350 turtle dove tougher fight than the boxers at Super-Middleweight. Additionally, Stevenson mentioned that Crawford regularly sparred with much bigger partners in the gym. Here is what he said.

Terence Crawford can “crack” Canelo Alvarez with cleaner shots than ‘GGG’ did?

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Ahead of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo, Shakur Stevenson declared Terence Crawford would beat the Mexican boxer. Now, before Canelo returns to Las Vegas in May, Stevenson reiterated that Crawford would put Alvarez in a fix. According to Shakur, Crawford has the required skill set to face Alvarez in the ring. “As of right now, I think ‘Bud’ will beat Canelo. He’s not gonna quit. You’re not in the gym. You have to see him then,” said Stevenson on Punsh Dunk Boxing.

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The people he spars. Everybody that Bud Crawford spars is the same size as Canelo,” added Shakur Stevenson. Along these lines, Shakur mentioned that Terence Crawford would occasionally enter the ring with him too. “But, that’s strictly to keep his skills, hand speed, and IQ level,” added Shakur. And even though Canelo was heavier, Shakur argued that Crawford’s accuracy and power were better than Alvarez’s.

I’m watching and what he can do in the ring in sparring is not going to change come fight night. And you can have all the chins in the world, I don’t give a f**k. But, if you get punched by the right motherf***er, you gon’ feel that s**t,” stated the 26-year-old who wants to be called ‘Killer Kur’. At this, as Gennady Golovkin’s name was mentioned, Shakur proceeded to argue that Terence Crawford would crack Canelo with “cleaner shots” than GGG did. “This gon’ come down to skill and IQ,” he concluded.

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In this connection, it should be mentioned that GGG and Canelo shared the ring thrice. While the first bout was a draw, Canelo won the later fights. Anyway, do you think Crawford will be a tougher boxer than GGG? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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