Terence Crawford has no doubt: Floyd Mayweather is the greatest boxer in history. This statement comes less than a month before his fight against Canelo Álvarez. Is there a hidden message here?

Terence Crawford chooses Floyd Mayweather as the greatest boxer of all time

Terence Crawford, considered one of the most complete fighters today, did not hesitate to name Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the greatest boxer of all time. The comment comes at a crucial moment, less than a month before his highly anticipated fight against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, adding a special touch to the pre-fight narrative.

In an interview with SecondsOut.com, Crawford explained his position:

“In my opinion, the best boxer in history is Floyd Mayweather. His punches were very powerful, and he managed to defeat virtually all of his opponents in professional boxing.”

Floyd Mayweather's legacy

The undefeated American ended his career with an impeccable record of 50 wins and 0 losses, facing the biggest names in the sport. Among his most notable victories are Manny Pacquiao, in what many dubbed “the fight of the century,” as well as Oscar de la Hoya and a young Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, who was then taking his first steps among boxing's greats.

Hidden message for Canelo?

Crawford's words do not go unnoticed. By praising Mayweather, who defeated Canelo in 2013, the American seems to hint at an inevitable comparison: if he manages to beat the Mexican, he could take a firm step toward building his own historic legacy.

The clash between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford is shaping up to be one of the biggest of the year. With admiration for Mayweather on the table, the challenge for Crawford will be to prove whether he can live up to the man he considers the greatest of all time.