Leaping up in weight has traditionally left challengers weak towards naturally larger champions.
But in Las Vegas this week, many pundits and fighters are tipping Crawford to win – a testomony to his adaptability and ring IQ.
Crawford seems to be ripped and outlined, not having placed on weight on the expense of his athleticism, however whether or not he can carry the identical velocity, timing, and precision into the ring stays the query.
He says the additional kilos have been extra blessing than burden.
“It has been completely different as a result of I haven’t got to fret about something – the burden room, power and conditioning, once I’m consuming and issues like that. I am as pleased as could possibly be,” he instructed BBC Sport on Tuesday.
The liberty has even prolonged to breakfast.
“I awoke and ate pancakes this morning. I might by no means have been capable of eat pancakes earlier than,” he mentioned.
If Crawford can dethrone Alvarez in Nevada, it will not simply be one other indulgence. Will probably be the syrup on high of a profession already dripping with greatness.
