Mike Tyson is a huge admirer of Terence Crawford.
Tyson appreciates his skills, IQ, and ability to adjust midway through fights. Yet, as the 36-year-old heads into the biggest fight of his life against Canelo Alvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sept. 13, Tyson doesn’t believe “Bud” will be able to get it done.
“I want Crawford to win, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen,” Tyson said on The Big Podcast. “I would like for it to happen.”
If their showdown was just based purely on talent, Tyson is convinced Crawford would have the edge. However, things aren’t as black and white as that.
Crawford’s WBA 154-pound title win against Israil Madrimov in August 2024 made him a four-division champion, but he likes the sound of becoming a five-division titlist and a three-time undisputed champion, something which is only possible with a victory.
Alvarez, though, won’t simply hand his titles over. William Scull, on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sauntered into their showdown with all the confidence in the world. Once the bell rang, he did his best to dance, move, and box his way to a decision.
To his credit, he nearly did. But the Mexican star recaptured his undisputed status on points.
Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) is an all-time great who’s never come close to tasting defeat, while Alvarez is the Mexican icon with more left to prove. Although Crawford is as good as anyone in the history of the sport, the great big man usually beats the great little man.
“This guy [Alvarez] is a hard puncher, he’s a smart fighter,” Tyson continued. “I want to see it.”
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