Any real boxing fan actually think that Crawford has a chance?

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  • Haka
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    #21
    Big chance he is going to take a extensively financed nap.

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    • JakeTheBoxer
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      #22
      There is a myth about Crawford being a defensive wizard.

      Crawford fans could be in a rude awakening after Canelo fight.

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      • NotIron
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        #23
        Originally posted by djtmal
        Canelo is shopworn so yeah
        Does Marvin Hagler have any wins over top fighters that weren't shopworn?

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        • djtmal
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          #24
          Originally posted by NotIron

          Does Marvin Hagler have any wins over top fighters that weren't shopworn?
          Neither Duran or Hearns or Mugabi were shopworn

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          • NotIron
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            #25
            Originally posted by djtmal

            Neither Duran or Hearns or Mugabi were shopworn

            Duran already been raked through the coals by DeJesus, Leonard, Benitez and Kirkland Laing All the way shopworn

            Tommy Hearns knocked out by Ray Leonard, as we all know, KO loss = Shopworn

            John Mugabi not shopworn but not on that level.

            So it seems Hagler beat no elite fighters who weren't shopworn. That's sad.

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            • STREET CLEANER
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              #26
              Unless Crawford can pull out a Lara performance I doubt he can win. He is not Floyd so he won't evade punches and pot shot and he is not as big and mobile as Bivol. I know Crawford will come to win and has a ton of skills to employ, but he is fighting a physically bigger top skilled fighter. This is not Leonard vs Lalonde.

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              • Rad
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                #27
                Originally posted by Wurider
                Canelo is going to beat the hell out of Crawford. While I feel that Crawford is the better fighter, Canelo is too big and skillful. Just like Floyd, people are letting their personal feelings about Canelo overshadow his skillset. People are falling for the hype that this is some kind of 50-50 fight. This is going to turn into a Canelo type of fight after the 4th-5th round and then he is going to proceed to beat the crap out of Crawford.
                Plenty of trainers, experts, boxers and fans are predicting Crawford wins. You’re a moron if you think this is one-sided. Boxing isn’t just about size. You obviously haven’t been watching boxing for very long.
                Last edited by Rad; 08-19-2025, 05:19 PM.

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                • Willow The Wisp
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                  #28
                  He has just enough of a chance to make a lot of people very interested. My money is on Canelo due mainly to the comfort at the size thing.

                  But......
                  I love to think I know boxing, and one of it's attractions is never knowing for sure; and I was at the Leonard-Hagler fight.

                  Is Bud Crawford in Leonard's class?
                  We're going to all find out.

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                  • NihonJim
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                    #29
                    Yes he has a chance, the skill gap is significant and Crawford isn't a fragile fighter, additionally Canelo is faded.

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                    • deathofaclown
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                      #30
                      Originally posted by OffTheBack
                      Anything Can Happen In Boxing So Yes, Crawford Has a Shot. Canelo Is On The Decline. The Question Is, Will Crawford Be Able To Move Around The Ring And Counter Successfully. Crawford Cannot Get Into A Brawl With Canelo. He Needs To Use His Legs And Move And Make Canelo Chase Him.
                      Why do you start every word with a capital letter?

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