Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas doubled down on his prediction for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight, set for September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Atlas backed Crawford to win the undisputed super middleweight title, emphasizing his speed and ring smarts over Canelo’s power. The fight, broadcast on Netflix, pits Canelo’s 63-2-2 record against Crawford’s undefeated 41-0, with both fighters aiming to cement their legacies.
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Atlas Breaks Down Canelo vs. Crawford
Atlas stood firm, saying:
“When it was only vaguely proposed, a lot people said Crawford is too small. When it was going through those times, I didn’t hesitate, I said Crawford. I’m not changing now.”
He cautioned about the fight’s timing, adding:
“I remember how excited everyone was for the [Floyd] Mayweather vs [Manny] Pacquiao. As it turned out it was five years too late. It just didn’t happen when probably it should have to really give us a chance to have a great fight and people were very disappointed. I’m hoping it doesn’t happen here, and I don’t think it will. But, there’s a chance that people might say at the end of the day that they are not as satisfied.”
Fight Strategy and Dynamics
Atlas expects Crawford to use his reach and footwork to control the fight. He said:
“I am looking for Crawford to win the outside, I know he’s still got good length on him. Use his length, use his legs a little bit, grab the canvas.”
He pointed out Canelo’s weakness, stating:
“Canelo’s feet aren’t that fast. Why did he lose to Mayweather a long time ago? I know it was a million years ago, but it wasn’t because his hands were too slow, his feet were too slow. He couldn’t close the gap fast enough and I think he’s going to have a problem in the same area.”
The fight will stream live and exclusively on Netflix, with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET.
The matchup has been billed as the “biggest boxing fight of the decade.” Unlike past homages such as Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, Atlas hopes this clash lives up to its expectations—and doesn’t come too late in the fighters’ careers.
