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Crawford-Lara might actually be possible even now if Crawford moves down to 160 and fights Lara for his WBA belt, while Janibek and Adames are fighting in a rumoured WBC/IBF/WBO unification.

But how do you see Crawford coping with Lara of 2011-2014 at a weight between 154-160 (remember, that Lara fought Canelo at 155lbs catch-weight)?

Crawford Unanimous Decision.

Lara boxes just well enough not to ever beat an Elite Professional boxer. He was a great amateur I'm sure, as are most Cubans. He wasn't going to beat a Great Professional, as most Cubans can't and don't.

It's rare that you see a Cuban boxer fully adjust his style so that it suits the Pro game.

Same. Crawford would outpoint him and Lara would complain about the decision