Numerous conflicting reports this week have left fans confused about when and who Terence Crawford will be fighting next.
The four-division world champion was last out in August of 2024 when he made his debut at super-welterweight, beating Israel Madrimov to win the WBA title. Post-fight, he immediately resumed calling out Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez, an exercise he had started almost a year prior after becoming undisputed at welterweight with a victory over Errol Spence Jr.
Though Canelo was initially dismissive of the fight, claiming he would get no credit for beating a smaller man in Crawford would have to come up two divisions for the challenge, talks progressed well this year.
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In fact, it was reported that both men had agreed the fight for September in Las Vegas before The Ring magazine – owned by Turki Alalshikh, the man putting the fight together – announced this week that talks had collapsed and it was off the table.
Canelo was then linked with a bout against controversial fighter Jake Paul in May, however late last night Alalshikh announced a u-turn and that he has indeed struck a four-fight deal with Alvarez.
“Canelo in Riyadh in May. The biggest fight in the history of boxing in September. Then two more fights in 2026. Don’t miss, with the lion.”
Crawford then finally broke his silence on it all, confirming he will face Canelo later this year, taking no fight in the interim.
“I’m waiting on Canelo in September and going to shock the world in Riyadh Season!”
Fans will hope that the contract saga is over and done with, and will look forward to an announcement as to who Canelo will face in May. As for Crawford, he will now be working on packing on the pounds for the weight jump.
