In a surprising development that has rocked the boxing world, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has been spotted at Errol Spence Jr.’s training camp, helping him prepare for his highly anticipated rematch against Terence “Bud” Crawford. The news has sparked a wave of speculation and explosive reactions in the boxing community.
Canelo, Spence’s new mentor?
Sources close to Spence’s team reveal that Canelo not only attended as a spectator, but was actively involved in the training sessions, offering strategic advice and sharing his vast experience in the ring. This unexpected endorsement from the Mexican superstar suggests that Spence is willing to make drastic changes to his approach to face Crawford again.
Recall that in their first fight, Crawford dominated Spence resoundingly, taking the victory by TKO in the ninth round. Since then, Spence has vowed to return stronger than ever, and Canelo’s presence in his camp seems to be the clearest sign that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to achieve victory.
An alliance against Crawford?
The relationship between Canelo and Crawford has been tense in recent months, with both fighters trading media comments about a potential superfight. Canelo’s decision to train with Spence could be interpreted as an indirect declaration of war against Crawford, adding even more tension to an already heated rivalry.
Reactions from the boxing world
Social media has exploded with divided opinions. Some fans believe Canelo’s guidance could be the key for Spence to adjust his strategy and achieve redemption. Others, however, doubt that Canelo’s style is compatible with Spence’s and believe the rematch with Crawford will be another difficult matchup for the Texan.
For their part, neither Crawford nor his team have made any official statements regarding this surprising move, but boxing experts assure that the news will not go unnoticed in their preparations.
What does this mean for the rematch?
With the fight date still to be confirmed, the only certainty is that the second fight between Spence and Crawford will be even more exciting with Canelo’s influence on Spence’s team. Will it be enough to change the outcome? Only time will tell.