It’s heart-pounding. The thump growing stronger with each passing day. Perhaps the last time such anticipation gripped boxing was in 2015, when Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao clashed. The sport had waited nearly a decade to witness a showdown of that magnitude, one destined for the history books. Now, a fight of similar stature is set for September 13. On that day, at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Terence Crawford will challenge Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title. A battle between pound-for-pound greats.

Needless to say, amid the excitement and frenzy, the fight has also drawn its share of criticism. Most of it centers on Crawford’s decision to move up two weight classes. Some believe that for the Nebraskan southpaw, who turns 38 just two weeks after t

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