'Canelo' will be his springboard

Terence Crawford is looking forward to his fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez . He doesn't mind going up three weight classes or having a hydration clause, but what he does care about is that if he beats the Mexican, he will consolidate his position as one of the greats of boxing.

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“I feel like winning this fight is going to cement me as one of the all-time greats,” Terence Crawford told Cigar Talk .

The American said he will be fighting against a 'Canelo' Álvarez at his best.

“I would definitely put myself in the Top 5. I’m moving up three weight classes, fighting one of the best Mexicans of all time, at his weight, with no rehydration clause, no nothing. You’re just fighting him at his best,” he said.

The fight between Terence Crawford and 'Canelo' Álvarez has not yet been made official, but it is expected to take place next September.

The American is undefeated (41 wins, 31 by knockout) and is currently the WBA junior middleweight champion and is considered one of the best boxers of his generation.

On May 3, the WBC, WBA, WBO and The Ring super middleweight champion will face Cuban William Scull in Saudi Arabia. If he wins, he would become the undisputed champion for the second time.