Terence Crawford Claims Canelo Alvarez's Record Should Include Another Loss

As Terence Crawford prepares for his highly anticipated clash with Canelo Alvarez on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the undefeated boxer has made a bold claim about his opponent’s record. Crawford, who is stepping up to super-middleweight for the fight, believes Alvarez should have at least one more defeat on his resume.

Speaking on The G.O.A.T.S Podcast, Crawford acknowledged Alvarez’s impressive career but argued that his 2014 bout with Erislandy Lara should have been a loss. “Canelo has a great resume, I’m not going to take that away from him. He’s fought a lot of great champions, but some of them were already on the decline. When he faced Lara, I thought Lara beat him,” Crawford stated.

The fight between Canelo and Lara, which took place on July 12, 2014, was a closely contested 12-round battle. Lara, known for his slick movement and precise jabbing, aimed to outbox Alvarez, while Canelo relied on aggression and body shots. The split decision victory for Canelo sparked debate among fans and analysts, with many believing Lara’s cleaner punches should have earned him the win.

Crawford, who aims to become the first male boxer to achieve undisputed champion status in three weight divisions, expressed confidence ahead of his showdown with Alvarez. “I’ve got the style, the skills, and the heart. I’m not going to play games with Canelo because he’s not going to play games with me,” he added.

If Crawford succeeds, he will join Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol as one of the few fighters to defeat Canelo in his storied 68-fight career.