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Jumping up in weight has historically left challengers vulnerable against naturally bigger champions.

Yet in Las Vegas this week, many pundits and fighters are tipping Crawford to win – a testament to his adaptability and ring IQ.

Crawford looks ripped and defined, not having put on weight at the expense of his athleticism, but whether he can carry the same speed, timing, and precision into the ring remains the question.

He says the extra pounds have been more blessing than burden.

“It’s been different because I don’t have to worry about anything – the weight room, strength and conditioning, when I’m eating and things like that. I’m as happy as could be,” he told BBC Sport on Tuesday.

The freedom has even extended to breakfast.

“I woke up and ate pancakes this morning. I would never have been able to eat pancakes before,” he said.

If Crawford can dethrone Alvarez in Nevada, it won’t just be another indulgence. It will be the syrup on top of a career already dripping with greatness.

TERENCE CRAWFORD blew a kiss to Canelo Alvarez’s army of Mexican fans after being BOOD – just 24 hours before battle.

Crawford has had to contend with the pro-Latino crowds all week ahead of his Las Vegas super-fight with Canelo.

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But at their weigh in – only 24 hours before the Mexican shootout – Crawford appeared motivated by the hostility.

The pair of modern greats hit the scales at 167.5lb for the undisputed super-middleweight title fight.

Canelo – defending his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts – looked trim as he bids to retain his 12st throne.

“I trained for everything, I need to put everything into this fight” Canelo said.

Meanwhile Crawford – stepping up TWO divisions – looked bulkier than ever at his career-highest weight.

“I feel wonderful, I can’t wait for tomorrow,” Crawford said with a grin before delivering the blown kisses.

Canelo vs Crawford – All the info

IT’S finally time – one of the biggest boxing matches EVER takes place THIS WEEKEND.

Two of boxing’s GOATs will meet in the ring as they fight for pound-for-pound supremacy and the super-middleweight crown.

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford have been fixtures in the top of the rankings for years and are considered among the best to ever do it.

Unbeaten Crawford, who beat Israil Madrimov to win the light-middleweight title last time out, hasn’t fought for a year.

He is jumping up two weight divisions to meet Canelo, having spent most of his career weighing in even lighter.

Mexican favourite Canelo has scored title defences over Edgar Berlanga and William Scull since Crawford was last inside a ring.

Here’s all the info for this must-watch fight…

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