“They Need to Keep [Canelo Alvarez’s] Name on Their Mouth to Stay Relevant”: Terence Crawford Telling a Dog Named ‘Canelo’ to “Sit Down” Causes a Stir Among Boxing World

As the world of boxing braces itself for the highly anticipated welterweight showdown between the undefeated champions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., scheduled for July 29, a seemingly inconsequential incident in Omaha, Nebraska, has emerged as an unexpected appetizer to the main event. Crawford, during a casual stroll in his hometown, found himself engaged in a light-hearted exchange that has since drawn unexpected attention.

Picture this: a fan, his dog, and Terence Crawford – a fairly regular tableau on a Nebraska street. Now, introduce the fact that the dog is named ‘Canelo,’ after the renowned Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarez. The scene begins to shimmer with intrigue. Crawford’s response? A simple, playful command directed at the canine: “Sit, boy.”

What might have been a passing moment of amusement has sparked a ripple of speculation and debate that hints at the undercurrents running through the boxing world. The question is, why should a boxer’s interaction with a dog named Canelo stir up such a storm in the teacup?

A boxing champ’s playful encounter with a dog named ‘Canelo’

The unexpected encounter between Crawford and ‘Canelo’ the dog, captured on video by FightHype and posted on their YouTube channel, has fans chattering with interest and amusement. As Crawford gives a playful command to the dog named after a boxing star, the reactions range from shared humor to analysis of deeper implications.

Deisy Sanchez, took a slightly critical stance, stating, “They need to keep Canelos name on their mouth to stay relevant.” Her comment points to the notion that the reference to Canelo is a tactic to remain in the limelight.

Michael Angelo, one of the viewers, reminisces, “My uncle had a dog just like that and he also named him Canelo, but that was way in in 2000. So, Canelo is a very common used nickname.” His comment points to the prevalence of Alvarez’s popularity among boxing fans.

However, another user, takes a different perspective, quipping, “All the boxers so jelly about Canelo even ones from different weight divisions. Man’s living in their heads rent free.” Adding to the humor, Ben Sylver exclaims, “LMAo the title made me think bud called his dog Canelo.”

While some fans are enjoying the playful banter, others perceive more strategic implications. Arman comments, “Bud keeping his foot on they neck with the promotion Spence losing the promo battle.” He sees Crawford’s interaction as a deft move in the promotional game.

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This assortment of reactions provides a snapshot of how Crawford’s amusing interaction with the dog named ‘Canelo’ has resonated with fans.

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