At the moment Turki Alalshikh held the opening press convention for the upcoming battle between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Each fighters have been respectful however didn’t shrink back from a bit jawing. Right here’s some excerpts of what they each needed to say.
Crawford on how he’ll steadiness motion with aggression going in opposition to Canelo
“Nevertheless I obtained to battle, I’m going to win. Easy as that. I’m not going to let any person else drive me or inform me battle after I’ve been combating my entire life. I gained’t be operating, I can inform you that. However I will likely be doing numerous touching.
“I referred to as Canelo out as a result of he the final nice battle amongst the period that surpassed us, the Floyd, the Pacquiao, the De La Hoya. We each got here up in that period and he was proper there with these fighters and he obtained the prospect to battle the Miguel Cottos, Floyd Mayweathers and the Kovalevs and GGGs and I wasn’t in a position to get these megafights. That is my megafight, that is my second.”
Canelo on what he’s bringing to the desk that Crawford gained’t be prepared for
“Don’t get me unsuitable, he’s an ideal fighter. However like I say, he’s no Canelo. Clearly been on this scenario for a very long time and I’ve the expertise. They solely deal with my energy however I’ve greater than that. And I feel this battle goes to be one in every of my finest fights in my historical past, in my file, and I’m very excited.”
Canelo on what a loss to Crawford would do to his legacy
“He’s not going to beat me, don’t fear about it.
“I do know Turkey’s in your nook however look, it’s going to be very tough [to take my belts]. He’s going to be so mad that day, consider me.”
Canelo on if he expects Crawford to run
“I hope not. I hope not as a result of I feel individuals deserve an excellent battle.”
