Former 154-pound champion Israel Madrimov predicted that the fight between Saul Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 13 will be very close, but the outcome will depend on the American's physical shape.

In an interview with FightHub TV, Madrimov explained that if Crawford doesn't arrive overweight, the fight could go the full 12 rounds, but if not, Canelo Alvarez would finish Bud early.

If it goes the full 12 rounds, and I mean if it goes the full 12 rounds, Crawford doesn't arrive overweight, it's 50/50, Crawford could win, and Canelo could win too. But if (Crawford) gains more weight than necessary, it will be difficult and Canelo could even be finished early, that is also possible, , he said.

According to some of the experts' predictions, Terence Crawford will be at a disadvantage due to his weight and will not be able to defeat the Mexican, but others believe that size will not be an issue, since the American has the necessary skills to beat the 168-pound champion on his own ground.

After the fight with Cuban William Scull, where the Mexican fighter was criticized for his lackluster performance, many experts in the sport have changed their opinion and see Bud with real chances of winning because they think that the Guadalajara native is in decline.

If the American wins, he would become a three-time undisputed champion in different weight classes and make history in the sport, while Canelo Alvarez could end Crawford's undefeated record and send him into retirement.

Terence Crawford, 38, became a champion in four different divisions by defeating Israil Madrimov and remains one of the best pound-for-pound fighters. The undisputed two-time American champion now has 41 wins, 31 of them by knockout.

For his part, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, 34, became undisputed champion for the second time at super middleweight after defeating William Scull and now has a record of 63 wins (39 by knockout),two losses and two draws in his professional career.