Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford have finally agreed to face each other. The fight will happen in September 2024 in Las Vegas, with both stars set to compete at the 168-pound super middleweight limit.
Julius Julianis broke the news on social media, citing sources close to the operation. The agreement came after Canelo and Crawford met with Saudi official Turki Alalshikh in London last weekend. Alalshikh, who serves as Saudi Arabia's Minister and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, likely played a key role in making the fight happen.
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— JuliusJulianis (@julianisjulius) January 13, 2025
Fuentes cercanas a la operación me dicen que ya hay acuerdo para que Canelo Álvarez y Terence Crawford se enfrenten en septiembre de este año en Las Vegas.#CaneloCrawford
September 13 has been rumored as the potential fight date, but this hasn't been confirmed yet. The bout will pit two of boxing's biggest stars against each other, with both fighters boasting impressive records and achievements.
Saul Canelo Alvarez, the 34-year-old Mexican star, holds a record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts. He currently holds the WBA, WBO, and WBC titles in the 168-pound division. In his last fight, Canelo defeated Edgar Berlanga by unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in September 2023. He followed that up with a victory over Jaime Munguia in May 2024, marking his fourth successful title defense.
Terence Crawford, the 37-year-old American boxer, brings an undefeated record of 41 wins with 31 knockouts to the table. He's a two-division undisputed champion and has won titles in four weight classes. Crawford last fought in August 2024, defeating Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. That win earned him the WBA super welterweight and interim WBO 154-pound titles.
For this fight, Crawford will move up two weight classes to challenge Canelo at super middleweight. It's a big jump for Crawford, but the opportunity to face one of boxing's biggest stars likely made the decision easier.
"Crawford's skills are incredible. He's moving up in weight, but he's shown he can handle bigger opponents before. This fight will be a real test for both guys," said boxing analyst Mike Johnson.
Before facing Crawford, Canelo might have another fight lined up for May 2024. He's expected to face William Scull, the undefeated Cuban IBF 168-pound champion. If that fight happens, it will give Canelo a chance to unify all four major titles in the division before taking on Crawford.
The Canelo-Crawford fight is shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events of 2024. With both fighters known for their skills and exciting styles, fans can expect a high-level contest when they finally meet in the ring.
