Terence Crawford told Turki Alalshikh that if he beats Canelo Alvarez on September 13th, he wants to fight one or two more times. At first, Crawford had said this would be the final fight of his career. But now, he’s thinking about continuing—though it will depend on whether he wins the fight or not.
Canelo-Crawford Rematch: The Money Fight Boxing Can’t Ignore
It makes sense that Crawford would want to keep fighting if he defeats Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs). At 37, he could earn a huge payday in a rematch with Canelo, which is likely the main fight he’s hoping for. Crawford probably won’t be interested in facing the top super middleweight or light heavyweight boxers, as they would be much tougher opponents. While beating a 35-year-old Canelo is possible because of his lower stamina, fewer punches, and shorter height, doing the same against stronger fighters in the 168 or 175-pound divisions would be much harder.
Turki Alalshikh said that when Terence Crawford signed the contract to fight Canelo Alvarez, he told him, “This will be the last fight of my career, Turki. I want to finish it the right way.” They agreed and signed the deal. But now, if Crawford wins the fight in September, he’s thinking about fighting one or two more times. He knows a rematch with Canelo would bring in a lot of money, so he’s open to continuing, depending on what Turki offers him.
Even if the rematch doesn’t happen, Crawford still has great options. If he goes back down to the 154-pound weight class, he could fight big names like Vergil Ortiz Jr., Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, Sebastian Fundora, or Tim Tszyu.
Turki also shared, “I met Crawford in Riyadh. He said he’s having a good time and is interested in fighting one or two more times if he beats Canelo. Beating Canelo won’t be easy, especially when Crawford is moving up two weight classes, but he’s a legend. Let’s wait and see what happens.”
FAQ
Who is Terence Crawford?
Terence Crawford is a highly skilled American professional boxer, known for being a multiple-weight world champion.
Who is Canelo mentioned in the title?
“Canelo” refers to Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, a famous Mexican boxer regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
What did Turki Alalshikh say about Terence Crawford?
Turki Alalshikh revealed that if Terence Crawford defeats Canelo, he aims to have two more big fights afterward.
Who is Turki Alalshikh?
Turki Alalshikh is a Saudi sports official and influential figure involved in promoting major boxing events in the Middle East.
When and where might the fight between Crawford and Canelo take place?
Specific dates and locations have not been confirmed yet, but fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of this high-profile bout.
