Canelo Alvarez Reflects on Mistakes in Crawford Fight Ahead of Mbilli Showdown
Canelo Alvarez acknowledges a critical error in his unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford, vowing to correct it in his upcoming bout against Christian Mbilli.
Canelo Alvarez has openly admitted to making a significant mistake during his fight against Terence Crawford, which resulted in a unanimous decision defeat last September. The loss not only cost him his undisputed super-middleweight title but also came as Crawford moved up two weight divisions, making the victory even more surprising.
Despite being the favorite, Alvarez struggled against Crawford, who showcased superior speed and skill throughout the match. Reflecting on the fight, Canelo stated, "Sometimes your body doesn’t respond the way you want [it to]. But I know what my mistakes [were], and I can adapt everything to make everything perfect." He emphasized that he focused too much on adapting to Crawford's style instead of leveraging his own strengths.
With a potential rematch now off the table due to Crawford's retirement announcement in December, Alvarez is shifting his focus to his next opponent, Christian Mbilli. The two will face off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 12, where Canelo aims to deliver a more refined performance.
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