Crawford, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, would be taking on a monumental challenge by moving up two weight classes to face Canelo. However, the road to this historic bout will be anything but easy.

Demetrius Andrade, a former super middleweight world champion, weighed in on this highly anticipated matchup. “I love Crawford. He’s a good friend. We reach out to each other. We’ve been traveling the world through the amateur program. He saw me beat people up, I saw him beat people up. I think the stories could go on, but when it comes to weight, empowerment, that s—t is real,” Andrade said during an interview with Fight Hub TV.

A Monumental Challenge for Crawford

Andrade, who himself was once linked to a fight with Canelo, acknowledged Terence Crawford’s immense talent and skill. However, he believes Canelo holds a significant advantage due to his size and experience at higher weight classes.

“Canelo is a big bad wolf and he can run the whole night. I think Crawford has the skills, but when it comes to Saul getting shots and blocking his power shots, Canelo knows how to move, too. He has agility. Not like a robot. I mean, it’s gonna be tough,” Andrade explained.

“I don’t think Crawford can beat Canelo. But I still think he can give him a good fight. And I’ll be sitting there fuming for Canelo all day,” Andrade added.

A Fight for the Ages

The potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford promises to be one of the most thrilling showdowns in recent boxing history. Both fighters are undisputed champions in their respective divisions, showcasing contrasting styles and magnetic personalities that have captivated fans worldwide.

If this fight comes to fruition, it could become a defining moment in the careers of both boxers and a spectacle that solidifies their legacies in the sport.

Since November 2015, Canelo has just faced 2 boxers without a current World titlein 13 fights held. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in 2017, former World Middleweight king, and Turkish Avni Yildirim in 2021, in a WBC mandatory defense of his World Super middleweight championship.

The Guadalajara native is now looking for an opponent for his next fight. Several rumors point out Jermall Charlo, reigning WBC World Middleweight monarch, as the chosen one. Nevertheless, there is also a good chance to see Canelo confronting Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Makabu, on what could end on Alvarez’s inclusion in the exclusive list of boxing five-division World Champions.

Mexican contender Jaime Munguia is ready to face the World Champion ducked by Canelo

The pride of Tijuanais on his way to face American D’Mitrius Ballard in his hometown in Mexico on February 19. Nevertheless, he does not forget his goalof becominga World Middleweight Champion. In fact, the World titleholder rejected by Canelo could be the bridge to reach his dream, and that’s why Munguia said he is ready to face him: WBO Middleweight Champion Demetrius Andrade.

“I am willing to fight with Demetrius Andrade. Nobody wants to fight him, not even Canelo wants due to his slick style. Andrade has a big mouth and loves to dirt hisfights. He says many things and right in the ring, he makes fights bored. But he is a good and skillful boxer, so it would be inevitable to face him in the future“, stated Jaime Munguia to Golden Boy Promotions.

Andrade starred in an awkward moment at Canelo vs Saunders postfight conference in May 2021. The Rhode Island pride took the microphone to publicly challenge Alvarez, but, after heated comments consequence of Alvarez’s rejection, the Mexican ran Demetrius from the spot with a postviralized on social media “Get the fuck out of here“.

The Jaime Munguia vs Demetrius Andrade could be a very interesting fight. At just 25 years old, Munguia is 38-0-0 (30 KO’s) and has already been World Super welter Champion. On the other hand,Boo BooAndrade’s resume is also brilliant, as he is 31-0-0 (19 KO’s) and a two-division World monarch. He has just defeated Irish contender Jason Quigleyby the way of TKO on November 2021.