Canelo vs Crawford: ‘Elite-Level 168-Pound Contender’ Predicts September 13 Outcome

It’s almost Canelo vs Crawford fight week. On September 13, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, these two boxing titans will collide for undisputed super middleweight glory, with legacies on the line. The packed fight week schedule begins with the September 9 grand arrivals and ends with an entertaining fight night undercard before the superfight main event. Lester Martinez, “an elite-level 168-pound contender,” faces Christian Mbilli on the undercard. A long-time sparring partner of Terence Crawford, the Guatemalan has spoken to Fight Hub TV to reveal his prediction for the main event in Las Vegas.

Canelo vs Crawford Captivates the Boxing World Ahead of September 13 Fight Night

Crawford’s Sparring Partner Reveals His Prediction

Canelo vs Crawford, as expected, has captivated the boxing world. It will stream on Netflix to a potential audience of 300 million subscribers, meaning the fight will likely be viewed by casual fans, and what a spectacle they could have. Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will aim to become a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion. Canelo’s (63-2-2, 39 KOs) storied legacy will receive another boost with a win over a pound-for-pound great like Crawford.

Lester Martinez has been sparring with Crawford for three years and is highly regarded by Crawford’s camp. When speaking to Fight Hub TV, Martinez revealed he’s in no doubt who will win:

“Canelo’s never been knocked out. But Crawford will win. He’ll win one way or another. Yeah, that’s my opinion. Besides being teammates, I know Canelo’s a tough guy. He’s also one of the best pound-for-pound fighters.

“I respect that, and many boxers say he’s great, but they know Crawford’s skills too. So, I expect Crawford to do his due prep, and experience, but it won’t be easy. Same goes for Canelo, right? Many say he’ll win because it’s not easy for him either. Okay, it’s not easy, and of course, Terence Crawford winning at 168 pounds,” said Martinez.