Boxing expert Tim Bradley states that Terence Crawford will decipher Canelo Alvarez’s combat approach, and he’s going to “emerge victorious” on September 13th.
Bradley is assured that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will understand the undisputed super middleweight titleholder Canelo’s style and defeat him at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Crawford’s Psychological Advantage
“He’s going to understand this, and he’s going to emerge victorious,” stated Tim Bradley on his platform, forecasting that Terence Crawford will devise a plan to overcome Canelo Alvarez on September 13, 2025. “This guy is a champion. I’m telling you about Canelo Alvarez. I recognize this challenge is significant, but if I know someone capable of conquering it, it’s Terence Bud Crawford.”
Terence has been a champion previously at welterweight and in a single bout at junior middleweight. He didn’t encounter an opponent with Canelo’s skillset. That’s the distinction. Crawford is entering uncharted territory, competing against the Mexican superstar Canelo, and ascending two weight divisions at 37 years of age.
The Significance of Precision
“Precision will be a crucial aspect of this, along with defense,” stated Bradley regarding Crawford. “Elite athletes possess the ability to maintain focus, and that’s Crawford. He’s incredibly focused. He never diverts his attention from his objectives.”
Crawford’s precision appeared diminished in his recent contest against Israil Madrimov on August 3, 2024. Madrimov seemingly connected with his right hand repeatedly throughout the fight. If Bud’s precision is as sharp as Bradley suggests, he should have been capable of anticipating those strikes and countering Madrimov. That didn’t transpire, and I was fortunate to receive a 12-round unanimous decision.
The precision that Crawford displayed a year prior, against Errol Spence, was absent. Was it the inactivity or Terence aging rapidly? He was 36 for that bout, an age when numerous fighters exit the sport due to diminishing abilities. Crawford has now been absent from the ring for another year, leading up to his fight with Canelo. The precision Bradley mentions may have further deteriorated.
“He’s constantly strategizing around the clock. Even when facing pressure, he’s strategizing. It’s a different caliber of athlete. I believe that’s going to be a significant element in the fight,” stated Bradley.
Bradley’s Forecast Under Scrutiny
Considering the commendation Bradley has given Crawford on his channel recently, it could be a difficult outcome for him to accept if Canelo defeats him. Canelo is the projected winner according to the betting odds. Crawford, moving up two to three weight classes after a year-long hiatus and turning 38 on September 28, may face an insurmountable challenge. These factors suggest a potential loss to Canelo on September 13th.
It seems the sparring sessions that Crawford had with Bradley later in his career left a lasting impression on him. He didn’t specify his age during those sparring sessions with Crawford, which would have provided additional context.
