Overview

• An aggregated prediction tally stands 8–7 for Canelo Alvarez, according to Boxing Insider as cited in recent coverage.
• UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan publicly chose Alvarez, citing the Mexican star’s size, experience, and durability.
• Former opponents and fighters offered split views, with Amir Khan stressing size for Alvarez, Shawn Porter emphasizing Terence Crawford’s skill set, and Errol Spence Jr., Jeff Horn, and Egidijus Kavaliauskas expressing confidence in Crawford.
• Israil Madrimov called the matchup even but cautioned that excessive bulking could hinder Crawford if he moves too far above the 168-pound limit.
• Crawford named Floyd Mayweather as the greatest boxer ever and could match Mayweather’s five-division title landmark if he defeats Alvarez on TKO Boxing’s inaugural event at Allegiant Stadium on September 13.