Beyond whether Canelo Alvarez is the face of boxing in recent years, what is certain is that he is the fighter who generates the most money in this sport.
This fact is undeniable, as his legacy in the ring does not leave critics satisfied, who point to him for avoiding the best possible challengers, such as David Benavidez.
Saul Alvarez vs Crawford, a fight for the ages
A possible rival who has been insistent on fighting Saul Alvarez is Terence Crawford, Super welterweight champion by the WBO, and who was undisputed at Welterweight, but he clarifies that it is not about money, but about history and legacy.
“I don’t know what to expect, I just know it’s the biggest fight in boxing today. I have money, Canelo has more than enough money, you know what I mean
I have a lot of business outside of boxing so it’s definitely not about money, but at the same time it’s a fight for legacy.
“I see Canelo as a great boxer. I respect Canelo and it will be an honor for both of us to share the ring together, and if not that’s fine too. I just think it would be a great fight and it will go down in history forever,” said The Bud, who has a record of 41-0 with 31 knockouts.
Canelo Alvarez aims for business
Canelo Alvarez (62-2-2) has denied interest in fighting Crawford, which he considers would be an easy fight for him due to the difference in weight: the American is at 154 pounds and the Guadalajara native at 168.
He has also stated that he would accept a fight with the Omaha native for about $150 million, something that Crawford’s ally, Sheikh Turki Alalshikh, has refused to pay and appeals to Alvarez to come to his senses.
However, in his latest statements, Canelo has said that he never says no to business and is willing to fight anyone. This opens the door for Crawford and the sheikh.
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