Terence Crawford became a four-weight world champion in August 2024. Now, he's got his sights set on an even bigger challenge. The American boxer plans to move up 14 pounds to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in September 2025, aiming to become a five-weight world champion.
Crawford's last fight was a tough one. He won the WBA World Title at super-welterweight against Israil Madrimov. The judges scored it 115-113, 116-112, and 115-113 in Crawford's favor. It was the first time in 11 fights that Crawford didn't finish his opponent early.
Madrimov, who just fought Crawford, shared his thoughts on the upcoming Crawford-Canelo fight. He told YouTube:
"At first, I thought Canelo would be the favorite at 168 pounds. But now, I think it's a 50/50 fight. If it goes 12 rounds, Crawford might win. If there's a knockout, Canelo could take it. Both guys have power, smarts, and experience."
Crawford's power at the higher weight is a big question. Canelo's known for his strong chin, which could be a problem for Crawford. But Crawford's skills and experience could even things out.
Before the big showdown, Canelo's got another fight coming up. He'll face IBF Champion William Scull in May 2025. If Canelo wins, he'll be a two-time undisputed champion. And if Crawford beats Canelo after that, he'll become a three-time undisputed champion.
As for Madrimov, he's not sitting idle. He's set to fight Vergil Ortiz Jr in February 2025. Their bout will be part of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch card.
The Crawford-Canelo fight is set for Las Vegas in September 2025. It's shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year. Both fighters have a lot on the line, and fans can't wait to see how it all plays out.
