Perhaps fans’ wishes may finally be answered. For a long time, there has been clamoring for a fight between two of boxing’s biggest stars—Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. For one reason or another, the matter seemed to drift into uncertainty. However, the onset of the new year has brought positive vibes to one of the most anticipated matchups in boxing history.
Recently, Canelo Alvarez was seen mingling with HE Turki Alalshikh at the Ring Magazine awards in London, a moment that many viewed as a promising sign. Despite frequent callouts from Crawford, Alvarez had remained noncommittal. When finally asked the big question, he reportedly named a massive purse as the condition to fight the Nebraskan southpaw. Later, a publicized disagreement with the Riyadh Season head followed, leading many to believe the fight might never happen. However, recent reports suggest progress is being made to turn this dream matchup into a reality. The reaction to these developments speaks volumes about how eagerly fans await this historic clash.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on the brink of a blockbuster fight?
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Renowned boxing journalist Julius Julianis was cited by @knockoutalerts, which shared a photograph of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The accompanying caption read, “Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in the works for September of this year in Las Vegas.”
To make his intentions clear, Terence Crawford vacated the welterweight division—where he had become an undisputed champion for the second time—and moved up to face Israil Madrimov. His unanimous victory on the Riyadh Season card in Los Angeles further bolstered his case.
But such fights, between a superstar and a pound-for-pound great, are genuinely rare. Given its magnit
