Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford Prepare for Historic Super Middleweight Fight

The highly anticipated boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, set for September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, has generated significant buzz across the boxing and entertainment worlds. Stephen A. Smith predicts Crawford to win by decision, emphasizing Crawford's need to avoid trading blows directly with the bigger and stronger Canelo, who is undefeated in his weight class; Errol Spence Jr., a respected fighter and former opponent of Crawford, also supports Crawford. WWE stars Bianca Belair and Stephanie Vaquer expressed differing loyalties—Belair backing Crawford for his undefeated record and connection to WWE, while Vaquer supports Canelo due to her personal ties to Mexico. Canelo prepared for the fight by sparring with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, a top-ranked fighter who praised Canelo's fight IQ and resilience, describing their sessions as valuable for both. Crawford acknowledged the seriousness of Canelo's preparation, noting that bringing in such skilled sparring partners underscores the respect and challenge he represents. The matchup is widely viewed as a legacy-defining battle, with both fighters leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.