In the high-stakes world of boxing, weight classes are more than just numbers—they’re battle lines. Dmitry Bivol, a light heavyweight champion, recently weighed in on Terence Crawford’s daring idea. Crawford, fresh from a historic win over Errol Spence Jr., eyes a leap into Canelo Alvarez’s domain.
Canelo who dominated Jermell has shown that jumping weight classes is not a good idea. But is Crawford’s plan a stroke of genius or a step too far? As Bivol shares his insights, he brings a twist to the tale of two fighters wanting to shape their legacies in the best possible way.
Bivol’s advice (or lack thereof) for Terence Crawford
The heart of the matter lies in Dmitry Bivol’s candid conversation with Fight Hub TV. Bivol’s thoughts came in response to a direct question about Crawford’s intention to move up three divisions. “I don’t remember sizes of Terence Crawford,” he initially admitted. The interviewer clarified, “Welterweight, well he’s probably my size maybe like 170.”
Here, Bivol recalled a fundamental boxing lesson, emphasizing respect for the sport’s weight divisions. “I think I remember when I came to the boxing gym one of the first lesson which I should learn it’s like you should respect weight classes,” he reflected. Yet, his admiration for Crawford’s prowess is evident. “But Terence Crawford now is my one of the favorite fighters, active fighters. I mean he has good skills very good skills, maybe he could show us something,” he added, acknowledging Crawford’s exceptional talent.
The interviewer, seeking insights from Bivol’s successful encounter with Canelo, asked for advice he might offer Crawford. Bivol’s humility and respect for his fellow boxer shone through. “It’s funny if I give him advice. He knows already what he needs to do and his coach knows they will find the solution to how to do it but it will happen or not, it will be success or not,” Bivol stated, expressing confidence in Crawford’s and his team’s strategic prowess.
But Bivol isn’t the only one who has spoken about this fight. Sugar Ray Leonard had some words of advice for Terence too.
Sugar Ray Leonard’s key advice to Crawford
Sugar Ray Leonard’s perspective offers invaluable insight for Terence Crawford’s bold move to face Canelo Alvarez. During a discussion focusing on ‘everything Crawford,’ Leonard, a legend who himself navigated through various divisions, shared his wisdom on what Crawford must prioritize in the ring. “Well, as long as [it] doesn’t prevent him from moving or slipping punches and just stay on the outside – just fight his fight,” Leonard advised, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s unique fighting style amidst challenges.
This advice is particularly poignant, considering Amir Khan’s previous fight against Canelo in the supermiddleweight division, which ended in a dramatic knockout.
