Will the boxers with the best strength and conditioning win or will it be their boxing skills

Ravi Deol
Sep 9
3 min read

Updated: 8 hours ago

Super Fight Weekend -Canelo vs Crawford & Inoue vs Akhmadaliev

Two huge fights in two days. This weekend the boxing world delivers fireworks with Canelo Álvarez vs Terence Crawford on Saturday, followed by Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sunday. Beyond the hype, what makes these fighters so dangerous is not just their skill in the ring but the strength and conditioning programs that prepare them for battle.

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1. Canelo vs Crawford – Strength Meets Skill

At Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Canelo Álvarez defends his undisputed super-middleweight titles against Terence “Bud” Crawford, who is moving up three weight classes.

Canelo’s Training Camp Focus

Canelo is known for explosive power, body shots, and stamina in late rounds. His conditioning would include:

• Heavy resistance training utilizing compound lifts to sustain his punching power at 168 lbs in the light super weight division at 76kg.

• Altitude based cardio simulating long, grueling fights where he can keep pressure through 12 rounds.

• Core & rotational strength: medicine ball slams, cable rotations to give him the torque behind his signature hooks.

Crawford’s Training Camp Focus

Crawford must bring speed and adaptability up two divisions without losing sharpness:

• Plyometrics & sprint intervals keeping his fast-twitch explosiveness against the stronger opponent as it his weight class.

• Functional strength circuits such as kettlebell swings, push-pull sleds building strength without bulking too much.

• Mobility & flexibility drills ensuring he stays elusive and slick in defensive movement while carrying new mass.

This fight is not just power vs skill but it’s a test of whether Crawford’s strength program can support him at super-middleweight or whether Canelo’s conditioning keeps him dominant at his natural division.

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2. Inoue vs Akhmadaliev – Speed vs Durability

Sunday in Nagoya, Japan, Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight crown against the rugged Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Inoue’s Training Camp Focus

Known as “The Monster,” Inoue blends precision with devastating knockout power!

• Explosive power drills such as clap push-ups, band-resisted punches, to sharpen his quick-release knockout strikes.

• Agility ladders and reaction training: ensuring his footwork stays razor sharp to create angles.

• Strength endurance work: high rep weight training to maintain volume punching without fatigue.

Akhmadaliev’s Training Camp Focus

Akhmadaliev is a pressure fighter with grit and resilience!

• Strength and conditioning training and heavy bag conditioning building raw muscle to absorb and dish punishment.

• Anaerobic threshold circuits such as air bike sprints, battle ropes preparing for the relentless pace of Inoue.

• Neck & jaw strengthening which is a key focus to handle Inoue’s knockout power without going down.

Here, the battle comes down to whether Inoue’s explosive conditioning keeps him untouchable, or Akhmadaliev’s durability program allows him to withstand the storm and push the pace.

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Why Conditioning Matters This Weekend

These fights are more than just skill on kill matchups they’re physical chess matches shaped by how well fighters have trained their bodies:

• Can Crawford’s added muscle keep up with Canelo’s natural power?

• Can Akhmadaliev’s toughness neutralize Inoue’s precise explosiveness?

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What Do You Think?

• Will Crawford’s strength training for size give him an edge, or does Canelo’s conditioning at 168 make him unbeatable?

• Will Inoue’s explosiveness remain untouchable, or can Akhmadaliev’s durability work break through?

Drop your predictions in the comments—who walks out with their legacy intact?

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