The highly anticipated bout between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford, set for Saturday, September 13, is already making waves in the boxing world. Among those weighing in is Shakur Stevenson, current champion and one of the most technically gifted fighters in the sport.

What Is Canelo’s Weakness According to Shakur?

According to Stevenson, the Mexican star’s biggest vulnerability doesn’t lie in power or pace — but in a specific type of opponent: southpaws. Speaking to The Ring, the American boxer pointed out that Canelo has struggled against left-handed fighters in the past, which could work in Crawford’s favor.

“Bud being a southpaw makes things a little harder for Canelo. I think he does have trouble with southpaws,” Stevenson stated, citing Canelo’s tough fight against John Ryder, another southpaw who gave the champion more problems than expected.

Can Crawford Make History?

Stevenson doesn’t just believe that Crawford can compete — he insists Crawford is the best fighter available in the division, even if he’ll need to move up in weight to face the unified super middleweight champion.

“I feel like in that weight class, Terence Crawford is the best. I think with Canelo’s style and Terence’s boxing skills, he’s the only one who can beat him,” Stevenson said, fully backing his fellow American.

A Fight That Has Boxing on Hold

The showdown between Canelo and Crawford is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights of the year. Canelo Álvarez will put all his titles on the line, while “Bud” Crawford aims to continue his legacy after dominating the welterweight division — now stepping up to challenge the king at 168 pounds.