I predict the fight will go to the 12 round, with a Canelo Alvarez victory by a narrow points margin.
I like this prediction of yours heheheh. This is certainly because your prediction is also might be
agreeing on my speculation where Las Vegas does not want Canelo or Bud Crawford to lose and this will fight will end in a draw. This will also make the promoters very much happy because they will certainly also have an argument to have a rematch which will certainly imply more money heheheh.
Either way, even if Canelo were to lose by a narrow points margin, I think a rematch would still be possible. In fact, I’d really like to know if there’s a rematch clause in this fight since it’s such a big event, especially for the champion, he should protect himself with that clause...
Good point about the rematch clause – with a fight this huge, it would be strange if Team Canelo didn’t put one in the contract. These guys know how much money a second fight would generate, especially if the first ends up being close or controversial.
As for the matchup, I respect Crawford for stepping up. Moving up in weight against someone like Canelo is no joke, and it shows Bud isn’t afraid of the risk. But styles make fights – Canelo’s power and size advantage are real factors here, while Crawford has speed, accuracy, and IQ on his side.
If it goes to the scorecards and it’s tight, history tells us judges tend to lean Canelo’s way. That’s why Crawford probably needs to win rounds very clearly or even go for a stoppage.