Terence Crawford wants a big fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. The four-division world champion is ready to move up in weight to make it happen, even though Canelo doesn't seem too excited about the idea.
Crawford last fought at 154 pounds, but he's willing to gain 14 pounds to face Canelo at super-middleweight. That's a big jump, and some people think it might be too much for Crawford.
Canelo, who's comfortable at 168 pounds and has even fought twice at 175, isn't completely shutting down the idea. He said he'll listen to offers, but he's worried he won't get credit for beating a smaller fighter.
Robert Garcia, who trains Vergil Ortiz Jr, shared some interesting info about Crawford's plans. He told FightHype.com:
"I think Crawford is looking at just a huge fight with Canelo and if he doesn't get it he might not even fight anymore. He's told me that before."
Garcia thinks the fight can happen and that Crawford would put up a good fight. But he also revealed that Crawford might retire if he doesn't get the Canelo match.
Crawford's legacy is already impressive, but a win over Canelo would take it to another level. Some folks in boxing think Crawford is choosing between fighting Canelo or hanging up his gloves.
But Crawford recently hinted he might look for other challenges if the Canelo fight doesn't work out. One possible opponent could be Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Whatever happens, Crawford's next move will surely get people talking. Will he get his super-fight with Canelo? Will he retire? Or will he find a new challenge? We'll have to wait and see.
