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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4057385, member: 516"]
Just my opinion - biggest fight in boxing is Crawford / Spence at 147.  Unfortunately, I’m afraid promotional politics will probably prevent us from seeing it during 2022…. Let’s face it - neither have an opponent below 160 that generates fan interest, revenue or solidifies historical legacy.  I’ll go one step further - if they don’t meet soon (both in relative primes), it will tarnish their reputation(s) as the elite successor to Floyd…. Big career asterisk if they never fight.

If memory serves, Mayweather fought Canelo at a contract catchweight of 152.  I don’t think Alvarez will ever fight below 168 again.  Much bigger jump for Crawford than Floyd.  But, SRL made a comparative 20 lb leap (Lalonde), so did Duran (Barkley), so did Tommy Hearns (Virgil Hill)….  So, I guess not impossible.  I don’t think the promotional politics work unless Crawford becomes a “free agent” (like Canelo) and willingly submits to the “B” side contract (purse) particulars necessary to draw a PPV medium (like DAZN maybe).  Which he can now do with Spence (PBC) if he really wants to.

Sorry for the long winded answer.  Bottom line - I don’t think we’ll ever see Bud/Canelo (weight, promotional financials).  I think we’re more likely to see Crawford sign with Haymon, jump to Jr Mid and fight Charlo, or stay at 147 and fight Davis, then (finally) meet Spence in 23.  More options for Crawford with PBC (at 147 and 154) than with Uncle Bob….
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