Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) became the undisputed super middleweight champion after defeating Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Las Vegas. At a press conference, the American said he was open to “whatever,” including a rematch with the Mexican. “I’ll relax and enjoy myself with my team. Then we’ll see what’s next,” he said.
Turki Alalshikh and the future of Crawford
Although Crawford showed willingness, the decisions do not depend only on him. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and Canelo Alvarez are the ones who have the final say. Among the options for the American are names such as David Benavidez, Dmitri Bivol, Artur Beterbiev and Hamzah Sheeraz, fighters who could be part of the so-called “Riyadh Season”.
Canelo’s vision after the defeat
Despite losing his undisputed championship belts, Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) said that the loss does not change his legacy.“A loss does not define me, being here I already won. My legacy is there and I will stay here,” said the Mexican. He also thanked his supporters and stressed that he is still willing to take risks against the best opponents available.
Possible rematch on the horizon
Canelo Alvarez did not rule out a second clash with Terence Crawford, although he admitted that it does not depend solely on him. The Mexican hopes to regain his titles in the future, although his next contractual fight is expected to be against David Benavidez, as part of the four-fight agreement he has with Turki Alalshikh. Crawford, for his part, made it clear that he would be willing to that rematch if the financial conditions are right
Crawford won on the cards with scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. His mobility and accuracy made the difference against Canelo, who landed more powerful punches, but less frequently. The American avoided Alvarez imposing his style, which allowed him to dominate the fight and score a historic victory that could open the door to new high-caliber fights.
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