Keyshawn Davis accuses Canelo Alvarez of fabricating reasons to avoid a matchup with Terence Crawford on May 4th, claiming that Canelo believes there is no benefit for him in facing Crawford. Davis suggests that Crawford could debunk Canelo’s excuse by stepping up to the 168-pound division and defeating David Benavidez or David Morrell Jr. However, Davis questions whether Crawford possesses a sense of entitlement or if his request is reasonable. Davis emphasizes the issue of a fighter competing in a weight class significantly lower than the champion, yet demanding a title shot without defeating the contenders in line.
Davis believes that Crawford should persist in his pursuit of a fight with Canelo in order to secure the opportunity. Nevertheless, Davis acknowledges that this might not be a wise decision for the 36-year-old Crawford, considering his age and the unsuccessful attempts to secure a matchup with Canelo in the past. Davis highlights the fact that Crawford has spent the last three years of his career relentlessly calling out Canelo without any success.
Reacting to Canelo’s statement that he has nothing to gain from facing Crawford due to their significant weight difference, Davis expresses his skepticism. Davis suggests that Canelo’s refusal to fight Crawford is merely an excuse and believes that Canelo is afraid to face another exceptional fighter. Despite his criticism, Davis acknowledges Canelo’s skills and accomplishments throughout his career. However, he firmly believes that Canelo fabricated an excuse to avoid fighting another top-tier opponent.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com