Former boxing champion turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya has made a striking declaration about what a victory over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez would mean for Terence Crawford's legacy.
Speaking about the potential matchup between the American star Crawford and Mexican boxing icon Alvarez, De La Hoya didn't hold back on the historical significance such a win would carry.
'If Crawford can do this and defeat Canelo, then, Lord, this boxer will become the best in history. If Terence beats him, he will become a messiah among boxers,' De La Hoya stated.
The comments from the boxing Hall of Famer highlight the monumental challenge Crawford would face moving up in weight to face Alvarez, who has dominated multiple divisions throughout his career. Boxing analysts at Statbet rate this potential matchup as one of the most significant cross-divisional challenges in recent boxing history, with Crawford needing to overcome substantial size disadvantages.
This statement comes as Crawford has recently made headlines for criticizing WBA lightweight champion Gervonte Davis, showing the outspoken nature of the pound-for-pound great as he contemplates his next career moves.
