Both sides have been quiet for a while, so it does seem like some serious negotiations are happening. A lot of people seem to be picking Crawford here. This content is protected
Alot of people heavily favoured Canelo before but since one of Canelo's notable wins in Muniga suffered a shocking defeat recently. And Canelo hasn't really had a standout performance in quite sometime i think people are starting to side with Crawford more. Crawford didn't overly impress in his Jr Middleweight debut either though but he was up against a very tricky opponent with an extensive amateur background. Really i'm not sure on this fight anymore Canelo looks to have slowed down a bit to me and with his limited punch output maybe Crawford could steal a decision from him in a chess match. But Canelo doesn't lose competitive decisions he always gets the benefit of the doubt from the judges so i do find it hard how Crawford wins honestly since he can't stop Canelo.
It actually isn't look on social media plenty are picking Crawford. I'm not saying I make Crawford a favourite it depends how effective Crawford is when moving up that's an unknown quantity about this fight. But if Crawford maintains most of his best attributes he has a chance. As for "blitzing Crawford" when is the last time Canelo blitzed anyone ? Most of his fights go the distance.
Doesn't matter when the last time was, none of his recent opponents have been welterweights. Crawford is now fighting 2 divisions below Canelo and does no damage, can only win ballroom dance fights.
Crawford isn't a natural Welterweight though his walking around weight is 180+ pounds I think he could easily make Super Middleweight. I think people will be surprised but let's wait and see