Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford
Shrugs Off Underdog Label
‘Odds Cannot Combat For’ Canelo!!!
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TMZSports.com
Terence Crawford‘s an underdog vs. Canelo Álvarez for the primary time in over a decade … however he isn’t sweating the unfamiliar label, telling TMZ Sports activities betting odds will not be those preventing him within the ring.
The thrilling boxing showdown between Bud and his rival is about to happen on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas … and considerably surprisingly, 41-0 Crawford isn’t the favourite.
It marks the primary time since his 2013 bout towards Breidis Prescott that gamblers are siding elsewhere … however after we talked to him about that this week, he shrugged it off.
“It definitely don’t matter,” mentioned 37-year-old Crawford, who’s coming off an enormous win over Errol Spence. “The odds can’t fight for him. It is what it is.”
One motive followers could favor Canelo is the dimensions distinction. Crawford is barely taller and has an extended attain, however Álvarez carries extra weight — one thing Bud is anticipating Álvarez will use to his benefit.
“He’s the bigger man,” Crawford advised us. “I expect him to box a little bit, but I also expect him to try to walk me down and be the bigger man.”
Total, Crawford is getting ready for something … and is honored to be part of one in every of boxing’s most monumental fights.
“Both of us got a lot to lose, but a lot to gain,” Crawford mentioned. “It’s gonna be a hell of a fight.”
