MIKE TYSON has revealed his pick for the mammoth showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
The combat sports world will stand still early on Sunday morning when the pair collide in an eagerly anticipated Sin City showdown.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will collide in a mammoth showdown in Las Vegas early on Sunday morning[/caption]
The boxing world is divided over the outcome of the undisputed super-middleweight bout[/caption]
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has given his prediction for the Sin City showdown[/caption]
Crawford has moved up TWO weight classes to try to cement his status as an all-time great by claiming all the undisputed super-middleweight marbles.
The boxing world is divided over who will win the fight, with many making solid cases for Canelo and Crawford’s respective power and speed guiding them to victory.
Tyson believes Crawford’s bid to become an undisputed three-weight champion will be scuppered by Canelo’s size and power advantages.
But he’s rooting for ‘Bud’ to get the job done this weekend.
During an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, ‘Iron Mike’ said: “It’s tricky.
“I want Crawford to win, but it doesn’t look like it is going to happen.
“I am just curious, I just wanna see it. I wanna be there to see it.
“Because listen, there’s been upsets like that before.
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“Henry Armstrong at 124 lbs, he beat the 146 lbs champ [Barney Ross].
“So, you know, you never know. Anything can happen when two men are in the ring.”
The build-up to fight night, bar a slight push in one of the press conferences, has been nothing but respectful.
And in an exclusive interview with SunSport, Crawford said: “I don’t need no dislike to fight Canelo.
“I don’t need to hate him, I don’t need to dislike him.
“But come fight night, the dislike and the hatred will be there.”
I want Crawford to win, but it doesn’t look like it is going to happen.”
Mike Tyson on Canelo vs Crawford
He added: “Everything is up for grabs.
“Three-time undisputed, three different weight classes, going up two weight divisions.
“Undefeated in the 168 division in Canelo Alvarez.
“Another all-time great, Hall of Famer in Canelo Alvarez. Everything is on the line in this fight.”