Boxing’s pound-for-pound king has thrown his hat into an unexpected ring. Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican superstar, has opened the door to a potential showdown. The opponent is none other than the recently victorious Terence Crawford. His statement has set the boxing world abuzz with excitement and speculation as he is willing to face Crawford, but there’s a catch. The price has to be right.
The three-belt super middleweight champion didn’t mince words about the potential matchup. He acknowledged Crawford’s skill but expressed confidence in his own abilities. He revealed that he would be open to fighting Crawford if the price intrigues him.
“Why not? Don’t get me wrong; He’s a great fighter, but for me, in my weight class, it’s an easy fight, easy money. If the money is right, I’m in,” said Alvarez via Swaye Universe.
If the money is right I’ll fight Crawford‼️ Canelo calls it easy money at 168. He says He knows Crawford moves a lot but noticed he dint move as much in the Madrimov fight . #Canelo #Crawford pic.twitter.com/kVoCsnxqfQ
— William Boxing🥊 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 (@boxing_william) August 5, 2024
This potential clash of titans comes on the heels of Crawford’s recent victory. The American boxer narrowly defeated Israil Madrimov in a controversial decision last Saturday. Despite the win, Crawford‘s performance left some fans underwhelmed.
Canelo, ever the businessman, sees an opportunity in this matchup. He’s open to the fight, but only if the financial terms meet his expectations. The Mexican champion’s asking price is rumored to be in the $150 million range. That’s enough money to buy a small island! However, Crawford’s team might have different ideas about the purse split. They argue that Crawford deserves similar money to Canelo Alvarez. It’s a bold claim, considering Crawford’s limited experience in mega-fights.
Turki Alalshikh Gives Update On Alvarez-Crawford Mega Fight
In a stunning development that’s set the boxing world abuzz, a dream match-up inches closer to reality. Turki Alalshikh, the mastermind behind Riyadh Season, has dropped a bombshell about Canelo vs. Crawford.
The chairman of the General Entertainment Authority revealed he’s made an offer to Canelo Alvarez. This potential megafight could pit two of boxing’s brightest stars against each other. Alalshikh didn’t mince words when discussing the proposal with DAZN.
“I [gave Alvarez] an offer. if he’s smart, he’ll accept it…If they accept, we want to see this fight,” said Alalshikh via DAZN.
WILL TURKI ALALSHIKH CONVINCE CANELO TO FIGHT CRAWFORD?
Boxing power-broker Turki Alalshikh is publicly pressuring Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to accept a mega-fight deal against Terence Crawford. Alalshikh hopes Canelo will commit to the fight during the Riyadh Season event.… pic.twitter.com/FFxPmbjE6J
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Both fighters are coming off recent victories. Canelo triumphed over Jaime Munguia, while Crawford edged out Israil Madrimov in a nail-biter. These wins have only heightened the anticipation for a potential clash.
However, there’s a catch—and it’s a weighty one. Crawford’s recent fight was at 154 lbs, while Canelo Alvarez operates at 168 lbs. But Crawford, ever the warrior, has hinted at his willingness to bulk up. The prospect of a lucrative payday can be quite the motivation booster. Who wouldn’t consider packing on a few pounds for a multi-million dollar paycheck?
