Terence Crawford‘s an underdog vs. Canelo Álvarez for the primary time in over a decade … however he isn’t sweating the unfamiliar label, telling TMZ Sports activities betting odds will not be those combating him within the ring.

The thrilling boxing showdown between Bud and his rival is ready to happen on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas … and considerably surprisingly, 41-0 Crawford shouldn’t be the favourite.

It marks the primary time since his 2013 bout in opposition to Breidis Prescott that gamblers are siding elsewhere … however after we talked to him about that this week, he shrugged it off.

“It undoubtedly do not matter,” stated 37-year-old Crawford, who’s coming off an enormous win over Errol Spence. “The chances cannot battle for him. It’s what it’s.”

One motive followers could favor Canelo is the dimensions distinction. Crawford is barely taller and has an extended attain, however Álvarez carries extra weight — one thing Bud is anticipating Álvarez will use to his benefit.

“He is the larger man,” Crawford informed us. “I count on him to field a bit of bit, however I additionally count on him to attempt to stroll me down and be the larger man.”

General, Crawford is getting ready for something … and is honored to be part of one in every of boxing’s most monumental fights.