Fans React To Crawford's Career-High Weigh-In – ‘Incredible Shape'

Terence Crawford hit the scales at a career-high 167.5 pounds, as fans gave their reaction to the weigh in for his Canelo Alvarez fight.

Crawford’s weight reflects the significant jump from the 153.4 pounds he weighed for his last fight against Israil Madrimov, as he is moving up two weight divisons. For Crawford, a win would make him the first male boxer to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes. Canelo, the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion, also weighed in at 167.5 pounds. He has been fighting at 168 pounds for ten of his last eleven fights, the only exception being against Dmitry Bivol in 2022 at 175 pounds.

Crawford’s team appears to have avoided the mistake of past opponents of Canelo, like Jermell Charlo, who came in looking soft and uncomfortable at a higher weight. By weighing in just a half-pound under the limit, Crawford’s physique suggests he’s added clean muscle to his frame. He appears to have maintained the speed and agility that make him so dangerous, while adding the necessary strength to absorb power shots from a naturally bigger man like Canelo.

While Crawford’s 167.5 pounds is a personal record, it’s a routine weight for Canelo. Canelo’s comfort and experience at this weight are a huge advantage, as his body is accustomed to the demands of the division. This stark difference in experience at 168 pounds means Crawford’s body will be in uncharted territory, and it remains to be seen how it will hold up under the pressure of a full 12 rounds.

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