Lennox Lewis Praises Canelo Alvarez For Preparation Decision Ahead of Terence Crawford Fight

In preparation for his undisputed super middleweight title, Alvarez has enlisted the help of former unified world welterweight champion Ennis. 'Boots' has drawn comparisons to Crawford in the past, believed by many to boast a similar style.

When asked about his feelings towards Alvarez and Ennis training together, Lewis said, "It's a tremendous help [for Alvarez]."

Lewis recalled his preparation for Vitali Klitschko, saying he wished he could have found someone to replicate the Ukrainian. However, he feels Alvarez has found an ideal sparring partner in Ennis, disagreeing with Teddy Atlas's feelings on the move.

"That's exactly what you need. Then you're very prepared for the guy you're fighting. So, Canelo will be prepared for 'Bud' Crawford."Lennox Lewis

Speaking on the matchup between the pair, Lewis anticipates that Alvarez and Crawford's meeting will be 'explosive' in Las Vegas on Saturday night. "Both of them can hit. Both of them are there to get hit... Someone's going to have to take a chance."

Despite hailing Alvarez's enlistment of Ennis, Lewis does see a path to victory for Crawford. Talking about 'Bud', Lewis said, "Crawford ain't going to hide from him. Crawford is looking to put some punches on him and keep him at a distance. That's what I would do, if I were Crawford."

Lewis added, "Canelo is not easy to hit, but can be hit."

The heavyweight legend was asked if a win for Alvarez on Saturday night would propel him into the discussion of the greatest boxer of all time. Although Lewis feels Alvarez could be put into the conversation, he feels it is hard to compare different eras of boxing.

"It puts him in the conversation, but like I said, different eras, different aspects," Lewis said. "There are a couple of boxers out there you can bring in right now. Sugar Ray, Hearns, and those guys. How would they do against Canelo?"