Antonio Tarver Comments on Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez Possibility
The prospect of Terence Crawford making a leap to the super-middleweight division, specifically to face Canelo Alvarez, has raised eyebrows within the boxing community. Yet, the notion has piqued the interest of former world champion Antonio Tarver, who himself has tasted victory over the legendary Roy Jones Jr. Crawford asserted his dominance in the welterweight division with a stellar performance in July, where he secured a remarkable victory over Errol Spence in Las Vegas. Since that memorable bout, Crawford's name has been linked with various opponents, with Canelo Alvarez being the standout candidate following his triumph over Jermell Charlo. Antonio Tarver, renowned for his exceptional victories over Roy Jones Jr. during his time as a world champion at 175 pounds, is closely monitoring Crawford's impressive run. He expressed his thoughts on the potential move up to super-middleweight to challenge Canelo. Tarver emphasized the intensity such a matchup would bring, stating, "It would be a lot more heated than the Charlo fight because Terence Crawford is one of those guys who means what he says. He isn't there tapping; he's standing on everything he says, and you have to respect fighters like that." Despite his admiration for Crawford's commitment, Tarver acknowledges that adjusting to Canelo's natural strength and power would be the critical factor in such a clash. The raw power of the Mexican superstar is always a game-changer in the ring. While the Crawford vs. Canelo superfight may appear ambitious to some, the potential showdown continues to tantalize boxing enthusiasts, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any developments in this intriguing storyline.
