Bud Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez 9/13!
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Bud needs to bring the power jab. Use it to the head but also the body when Alvarez is trying to step up his game. Also needs to be quick to counter the body shots Canelo will be attempting to deliver. I would counter with hooks and uppercuts after a Canelo body shot.
I see a similarity to the Hagler-Leonard fight in that if Bud just survives clean, he'll get the nod. Sometimes when the behind the scenes people find it convenient, the lighter puncher gets full credit for crisp punches that have little effect while powerful shots that actually define the fight get downplayed.
I think if Bud gets through the 12th round without leaving his feet, he wins. Canelo is by far the hardest puncher Bud will have faced.
Two years ago I wouldn't have given Crawford much of a chance, but Alvarez has been fighting professionally since he was 16. He's long in the tooth.
I want the local guy to win, but my wallet is staying in my pocket.
I think if Bud gets through the 12th round without leaving his feet, he wins. Canelo is by far the hardest puncher Bud will have faced.
Two years ago I wouldn't have given Crawford much of a chance, but Alvarez has been fighting professionally since he was 16. He's long in the tooth.
I want the local guy to win, but my wallet is staying in my pocket.
He said he was not sure about retirement, was hoping if Canelo wanted a rematch that Bud would say it has to be at Memorial Stadium. However according to an acquaintance of his who has a non profit it sounds like he is leaning towards retirement. I don't blame him, there is not much more for him to accomplish and there are no other big targets for him to go after. His legacy is already rock solid.
