The fight of the year is just around the corner: Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, a matchup that promises not only excitement in the ring, but also millions in earnings. The fight between Canelo and Crawford will take place on Saturday, September 13 in Las Vegas and is already considered one of the most lucrative sporting events of 2025.
Boxing has always been a spectacle that moves millions of dollars, but what is at stake in the Canelo vs Crawford fight breaks all records. And we are not only talking about titles and prestige, but also about the impressive purse that Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will take home
How much will Canelo be paid to fight Crawford?
Canelo Alvarez will earn $150 million for fighting Crawford. The total purse for the Canelo vs Crawford fight will be $200 million. The prize money for Saul Alvarez’s fight will be as follows: $150 million guaranteed for Canelo and $50 million for Terence Crawford.
This figure makes the Canelo vs Crawford fight one of the most lucrative in the history of Saul Alvarez’s fights. Against William Scull, Canelo earned $100 million, while his third fight with Gennady Golovkin generated $45 million and his fight against Caleb Plant, $40 million
Who is the favorite to win between Crawford and Canelo?
Canelo Alvarez is a slight favorite to win against ‘Bud’ Crawford, because although Terence Crawford is undefeated and is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound fighter at the moment, the trajectory of the Mexican champion gives him the slight advantage. In addition, Alvarez is more comfortable at super middleweight
This is Canelo Alvarez’s millionaire fortune
The fight against Crawford will not only give Canelo the biggest payday of his career, but it will also increase his already impressive personal fortune. Before this fight, his net worth was around $600 million, the result of his fights, sponsorship deals, business in the world of cars, beverages and even gas stations.
With the $150 million he will earn from this fight, Canelo could easily surpass $750 million accumulated in his career, getting closer and closer to the category of billionaire athletes, as Floyd Mayweather or Cristiano Ronaldo were in their time.
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