The potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, a clash that promises to bring together two of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, has sparked intense debate in the boxing community. Hasim Rahman, a former heavyweight world champion, has weighed in with his perspective, predicting a win for Crawford based on his technical prowess.

Rahman, known for his experience and deep knowledge of the sport, shared his thoughts in an interview with FightHype. He believes Crawford has the ability to outmaneuver Canelo in a potential matchup. Rahman based his analysis on Canelo’s performance against Jermell Charlo, where he felt the Mexican superstar did not show his best form.

“In the [Jermell] Charlo fight, I wasn’t really impressed with Canelo. Even though he won, I didn’t think he did what I thought he was capable of doing. I feel like that gave Terence a blueprint on how to fight him,” Rahman said.

Rahman also pointed out that he has seen fights where he believes Canelo lost, but the judges awarded him the victory. “I’ve seen Canelo lose fights. They just didn’t take it from him, but I feel that Terence will outbox him. I don’t think Terence will knock him out. Terence will outbox him. Terence is clever in the ring. Terence knows how to maneuver the ring,” Rahman added.

Canelo’s decline and Crawford’s ring generalship

Rahman continued his analysis by suggesting that Canelo has shown a decline in his recent performances. He believes Crawford’s ring IQ and technical skills will give him the upper hand in a potential fight.

“I think the ring generalship belongs to Terence. I think Canelo got a little spoiled. I think he’s been fighting softer touches lately. I think that’s going to be to his disservice in this fight. I think Terence is going to win the fight,” Rahman stated.

Who will Win: Canelo or Crawford?

Rahman’s prediction hinges on Crawford’s technical ability and his belief that Canelo has lost some of his edge. Crawford’s experience, intelligence in the ring, and adaptability are the key factors that lead Rahman to favor him in a potential matchup.

The potential showdown between these two elite boxers promises to be a historic event, and Rahman’s prediction adds an extra layer of intrigue to the debate. The question remains: Will Crawford live up to expectations and outbox Canelo, or will the Mexican’s power and experience prove too much to handle?