Terence Crawford Gets advice from someone who’s already taken Canelo’s Punches

Terence Crawford is already in full fight mode. Although there are still months to go before he steps into the ring at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, everything is starting to fall into place. And there’s room for wisdom too—from fighters who’ve already faced Canelo Álvarez and felt the weight of his power up close.

One of them is Edgar Berlanga, who didn’t hold back: “He just has to go in and do what he knows how to do,” he said about the kind of approach Terence Crawford needs to pull off if he wants to surprise Canelo and walk away with the win.

Boxing’s finest collide

In that spirit, Terence Crawford comes into this fight with everything modern boxing can offer. He’s an undisputed champion in two divisions, undefeated, and known for his blend of intelligence, opponent reading, and surgical precision in the ring.

But this won’t be a walk in the park—there are challenges ahead. Terence Crawford will be entering the ring with a slight disadvantage. He has to move up in weight to face Canelo Álvarez, a natural super middleweight. As Berlanga put it, “It’s like if I jumped to heavyweight.” That leap is real, and it might matter.

 

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Still, Berlanga admits that even if Terence Crawford loses, it’ll be in pursuit of greatness. Crawford isn’t fighting for a payday—he’s fighting for legacy. That’s where strategy takes center stage. Berlanga doesn’t see Crawford knocking out Canelo, but he does believe the American’s ring IQ and tactics could take him to a win by decision.

Terence Crawford vs Canelo

Terence Crawford knows what he’s up against. Canelo is, without a doubt, one of the greatest fighters of this generation. He brings experience, belts, and big-fight composure to the table. While some see him entering a more seasoned phase of his career, Canelo’s power and grit are far from faded. Still, boxing rewards those who can reinvent themselves—and Terence Crawford just might be one of them.

Most predictions lean toward the Mexican, but no one forgets that Terence Crawford isn’t used to being the “other guy.” His climb has been consistent—no shortcuts. This match promises real excitement. It’s a clash of styles: Canelo’s calculated aggression vs. Crawford’s speed and vision.

This fight won’t just be about punches—it’ll be a full-scale showdown where strength, strategy, mentality, and legacy are all in play. And Terence Crawford knows that advice is helpful, but making history takes more than words. It takes everything.