Speaking on The G.O.A.T.S Podcast, Canelo initially gave plaudits to ‘Bud’ Crawford who he claims is a ‘great fighter’, before going on to criticise the 37-year-old’s resume as he questions whether the unbeaten American has fought just ‘one elite fighter’ during his career.

Despite Terence Crawford’s flawless 41-0 record, Canelo Alvarez remains unimpressed with the current unified welterweight and WBA junior middleweight champion.

Saul Canelo Alvarez clashes with Terence Crawford at the end of their New York press conference; Canelo defends his undisputed super-middleweight titles against Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13;