Terence Crawford has stunned fans after showing off his physique ahead of his super-fight against Canelo Alvarez.
The blockbuster showdown between Canelo and Crawford is just a week away as the two stars headline next weekend's card at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
Crawford, unbeaten in 41 professional fights, is moving up in weight to challenge Canelo's undisputed super-middleweight championship.
It will be the American's first foray at 168lbs, having started his career winning titles in the lightweight division of 135lbs.
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And he appears to be in supreme shape for his super-middleweight debut.
The 37-year-old has shown off his remarkable transformation to super-middleweight, stunning boxing fans in the process.
He has clearly put on muscle mass given his time away from the ring, having not fought since his light-middleweight clash against Israil Madrimov in August 2024
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Naturally, Crawford's new physique got people online talking as some backed him to beat Canelo on September 13.
One X user wrote: "Crawford easy win."
A second suggested: "He worked his core while packing on that weight. This indicates to me that he plans to go toe to toe."
A third added: "My only concern is his chin, can he take Canelo’s punches at 168?"
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Another commented: "Canelo in big trouble."
Crawford's last fight took place at 154lbs when he beat Madrimov to win the WBA and vacant WBO interim middleweight titles.
As for the Mexican superstar, he hasn't fought since his victory over William Scull last May.
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He outpointed Scull by unanimous decision to collect the IBF super-middleweight world title, while defending his WBA (super), WBC and WBO belts.
Joe Rogan reacts to Terence Crawford's super-middleweight physique
Crawford not only stunned fans but also Joe Rogan, who was left in awe of the star's condition for the biggest fight of his career.
Rogan said: "Oh sh*t!!!!"
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The UFC commentator will likely be a keen observer of Canelo vs. Crawford.
He won't be on commentating duties for UFC Noche, which takes place on the same night as Canelo vs. Crawford.
Topics: Canelo Alvarez, Boxing, Fan Reactions
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