Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford might face off in the ring soon. The boxing world is buzzing about this potential super-middleweight clash, with Crawford willing to jump up two weight classes to make it happen.
Canelo – a four-weight world champion just like 'Bud' – wasn't keen on the idea at first. He said he wouldn't take the fight. Then he changed his tune, saying he'd consider it if the money was right. Now, he's talking about "doing a good deal."
The Mexican star recently met with Turki Alalshikh from Riyadh Season. Alalshikh wants to make this fight happen more than any other. It's at the top of his list.
A lot of folks in boxing think the weight difference might be too much for Crawford to handle. We're talking about a 14-pound gap here. But not everyone agrees.
Devin Haney, a two-division world champion himself, is backing Crawford all the way. He said:
"I can't go against Crawford. I f**k with Crawford. I like him in the ring, out the ring, I think that he's the best right now. I'm rocking with Crawford."
If this mega-fight doesn't come together, both fighters have other options. Canelo could defend his unified super-middleweight belts against William Scull. A win there would make him a two-time undisputed champion.
Crawford might look at the super-welterweight division. He could go for a unification bout with Sebastian Fundora or take on top contender Vergil Ortiz Jr.
But for now, all eyes are on the potential Canelo-Crawford showdown. It's a fight that would prove Crawford's greatness and get everyone talking.
