Earlier this year, there was talk about this fight, but it seemed to fizzle out. Now, in recent weeks, the boxing world has been buzzing with renewed speculation about this possible showdown.
If the fight happens, it'll be a big step up for Crawford. He's currently the WBA super-welterweight champion and would need to jump up two weight classes to meet Canelo, who reigns as the unified super-middleweight champion.
Alexis Rocha, a welterweight contender who has sparred with both fighters, shared his thoughts on the potential matchup in an interview with ESNews. He leans towards Canelo winning, mainly because of the weight difference.
"I think Crawford would hold his own very good in that fight, but I would lean more towards Canelo because he's more experienced and has been in there with bigger fights."
Rocha pointed out that Crawford has good size, reach, and boxing smarts. But he believes Canelo's bigger frame, experience, and history in major fights give him the edge.
"There are weight classes for a reason," Rocha added, highlighting the challenge Crawford faces in moving up to face Canelo.
While fans are getting excited about this potential clash, there's still a lot to work out. A major condition for making the fight happen has come to light recently, but the details aren't clear yet.
As both fighters plan their next moves, boxing fans will keep a close eye on any developments in this exciting potential matchup.