‘He’s Gotta Stop Him’: Antonio Tarver Breaks Down Canelo vs Crawford

On September 13, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford will headline a Zuffa, Sela and Riyadh Season promotion live on Netflix. Canelo vs Crawford is steeped in glory and legacy, with Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) bidding to become a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion. Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KOs) is looking to retain his undisputed super middleweight status and further cement his already decorated legacy. As fight night approaches, many are offering their predictions, and legendary multiple light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver has given his breakdown of the superfight to Fight Hub TV.

Canelo vs Crawford Set for September 13 in Las Vegas

Antonio Tarver Breaks Down Canelo vs Crawford

Canelo vs Crawford has many debating who will win in Vegas. The fight night undercard has been confirmed, and the anticipation continues to grow. Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Antonio Tarver shared his thoughts on the upcoming undisputed clash.

“Canelo only needs one punch, and really, basically, that’s what it boils down to. I think Canelo only needs one shot to change the game or change the fight.

“Crawford going to have to stay consistent and win out. He’s gonna have to get ahead and stay ahead. You know what I mean, and then also looking is the controversy. Can Crawford win a close decision? I couldn’t never win a close decision. I never won a close decision. That’s what’s looming.

“And I think, if Crawford is going to guarantee victory, he gotta stop him.”

When Tarver was reminded that Canelo has never been stopped, he said: “He’s gotta stop him, bro. So, that’s gonna be the challenge. So, I like Bud. I’ve always loved Bud, bro. But he in for a hell of a fight. If Saul show up, boy, if Saul show up, it’s gon’ problem, you heard me?”

Canelo vs Crawford Full Fight Card

• Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, 12 rounds, for Álvarez’s undisputed super-middleweight title
• Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr., 10 rounds, super-welterweights
• Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez, 12 rounds, for Mbilli’s WBC interim super-middleweight title
• Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas, 6 rounds, super-featherweights
• Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams, rematch, 10 rounds, middleweights
• Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Reito Tsutsumi vs Javier Martinez, 6 rounds, super-featherweights
• Sultan Almohamed vs Martin Caraballo, 4 rounds, super-lightweights
• Steven Nelson vs Raiko Santana, 10 rounds, light-heavyweights
• Marco Verde vs Marcos Osorio Betancourt, 6 rounds, super-middleweights