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DAZN Exclusive - Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford - Tony Bellew makes prediction for major September clash just seconds after it is officially announced
Tony Bellew has long admired both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, but who does he think will emerge victorious when the pair finally collide?
Scull was constantly on the move meaning Canelo had to chase his opponent, but despite the lack of action, Canelo’s pressure was enough to earn him victory.
In the immediate aftermath, it was announced that Canelo’s next fight will take place on September 12 in Las Vegas.
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The Nebraska man will end a year’s worth of inactivity against Canelo when he fights at 168lbs for the first time, one year after winning the WBA world title against Israil Madrimov last September.
Crawford’s record is one of the most impressive in boxing, but that ledger can take on a completely different look if he can somehow register a win over Canelo.
The size difference between the pair is set to be big, but Bellew, a former world champion at cruiserweight, believes that Crawford has the skills and speed to cause a minor upset.
“His boxing brain is just so good that I just think he finds a way to get the job done,” said Bellew when speaking exclusively to DAZN.
“He’s been talking about nothing but this fight for two years and now and his focus towards Canelo tells me that is focus has been on this fight for a very long time.
“It will be tough. Crawford will need to be perfect, but he’s made a career of being perfect, and I think that his extra sharpness in speed will be a big factor.
“Canelo will be putting the pressure on non-stop, and Crawford will have to ride out some storms, but I just see him doing just enough and being that more clinical in a brilliant fight that he can win on points.”
