Shane Mosley has voiced concerns over Terence Crawford's ambition to move up to 168 to take on the formidable Canelo Alvarez. With Crawford reportedly nearing the twilight of his career, he has three fights in view: a rematch with Errol Spence Jr., a bout against Jermell Charlo, and a pinnacle face-off with Canelo. However, Mosley warns that a resurgent Spence could disrupt Crawford’s plans, especially recalling Crawford’s triumphant knockout over Spence last July.
Mosley emphasizes the importance of Crawford familiarizing himself with the super middleweight category before challenging a titan like Canelo. He hints at Crawford’s potential overconfidence, suggesting that great success can sometimes blind fighters to strategic prudence. In a comparison with Jermell Charlo, Mosley sees Crawford having a slight edge due to his versatile fighting style, but he doesn’t rule out Charlo's power-packed straight shots.
Reflecting on his personal experiences in the ring, Mosley highlighted the challenges he faced when climbing up weight classes. He believes Crawford might encounter similar obstacles against bigger opponents, particularly someone of Canelo’s caliber. Mosley’s bout with a younger Canelo in 2012 solidified his respect for Canelo, praising the latter’s strategic prowess and evident potential even back then.
In sum, while Crawford’s ambitions are commendable, Mosley suggests a more measured approach, especially when contending with the sport’s giants.
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