Saul “Canelo” Alvarez already has one of the most anticipated dates of the year marked on the calendar for boxing fans. While he fights on May 4 against the undefeated William Scull, the undisputed super middleweight champion is planning his next big challenge: a possible battle in September against Terence “Bud” Crawford, one of the most complete fighters of the last decade.
When would the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight be?
If Canelo manages to emerge unscathed from his clash in Saudi Arabia against Cuban Scull, all indications are that his next fight will be against Crawford in September, possibly in Las Vegas. The event would be one of the most important on the 2025 boxing calendar, bringing together two undisputed champions in a high-impact duel.
The American Terence Crawford, with an impeccable record of 40 wins without defeat and 31 knockouts, would rise from 154 to 168 pounds to challenge Alvarez. This would be his third division in which he would seek to make history as an undisputed champion, after winning undisputed titles in the super lightweight and welterweight categories.
For Canelo Alvarez, facing Crawford goes beyond a fight for titles. The Mexican himself has confessed that the American’s technical and defensive style reminds him of Floyd Mayweather, one of the few who managed to beat him in his professional career. That is why he considers that facing Crawford would represent a kind of personal revenge, an opportunity to show how much he has evolved since that 2013 fight.
“I’ve learned a lot since that fight. Today I’m more mature, more complete. I would like people to see that I’m not the same boxer I was a decade ago,” Canelo told The Ring Magazine, reiterating his desire to prove that he is ready to overcome even the most elusive and technical opponents.
What is needed for the fight between Canelo and Crawford to happen?
The first step for this mega fight to become a reality is for Canelo to defeat William Scull on May 4. The Cuban, unbeaten with an outstanding record and great physical strength, represents a real risk. However, the Mexican champion is in great shape, following emphatic victories over Edgar Berlanga and Jaime Munguia during 2024.
For his part, Crawford is also looking confident after winning the interim super welterweight title by defeating Israil Madrimov. At 37 years of age, he is looking to close his career with a historic legacy, and beating Canelo at 168 pounds would be the highest point of his career.
What other rivals could Canelo Alvarez have?
- Hamzah Sheeraz and Chris Eubank Jr.
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