If this was five years ago a Crawford Canelo fight would have been one of the biggest fights in the history of boxing. (Was it because the fight wasn’t a Pay-Per-View event and was available on Netflix? …just wondering; because it deserved more hype)
Terence Crawford sat down with Stephen A. Smith following his historic victory over Canelo Alvarez to recap the fight, share what motivated him, and discuss his strategic approach and emotions after the bout.
Crawford described his win over Canelo as a defining career moment, highlighting the risk of moving up two weight divisions to fight one of boxing’s greatest champions. He spoke about the tactical adjustments he made midway through the fight, including using his jab to break Canelo’s rhythm and remaining one step ahead by anticipating Canelo’s punches. Crawford emphasized his focus on “legacy,” noting that taking on Canelo was about solidifying his place among the all-time boxing greats.