Canelo Alvarez has explained why three of his previous performances prove that he could hand Terence Crawford a first career defeat, if their rematch were to take place.
Canelo had not lost in the 168lb division ahead of his clash with the Omaha southpaw, who moved up three weight divisions from his natural welterweight category in pursuit of the super-middleweight poster boy.
On fight night, Crawford controlled the contest and proved to be too fast with his feet, his hands and his mind to outpoint the champion and become boxing’s first post-war three-weight undisputed ruler.
Ever since, Canelo has pleaded for the opportunity to avenge the defeat, with the recently-retired Crawford understood to have a lucrative offer on the table for a rematch.
Speaking to CBS, Canelo explained that his performances in his three previous rematches – against Miguel Vazquez and twice against Gennady Golovkin – prove how much he can improve when able make post-fight adjustments.
“As a fighter, we always want revenge.
“Yeah, [I believe I can beat him]. I always believe in what I can do. If you look back, I always do good in my rematches and I know what is wrong, what I did wrong.
“So, yeah, if the opportunity is there, it would be amazing [to rematch Crawford].”
Whilst frustrated at the lack of a rematch, Canelo has taken full responsibility, believing that he should have placed a rematch clause into the original fight contract for his initial showdown with Crawford.
