Alvarez, now 34, faced Mayweather back in 2013. That fight pulled in 2.2 million pay-per-view buys and made $150 million. But Canelo thinks he can top those numbers with Crawford.
"I think it's gonna be bigger, even the Mayweather fight,"Alvarez said recently.
The 168-pound champion sees Crawford as his most dangerous opponent yet. Crawford's speed, agility, and versatility make him a tougher challenge than Mayweather was, according to Canelo.
Fans can't wait for this match-up. It's a clash between two of boxing's best, with very different fighting styles. Canelo brings his power and all-around skills, while Crawford counters with his quickness and adaptability.
But before Canelo can focus on Crawford, he's got another fight to deal with. He'll face William Scull on May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That bout will be Canelo's final test before the big showdown with Crawford.
If all goes as planned, we'll see Canelo and Crawford square off in about six months. It's shaping up to be one of the most talked-about fights in recent memory, with both fighters' reputations on the line.
Canelo has faced some tough opponents in his career, including Sergey Kovalev and Gennady Golovkin. But he sees Crawford as a whole new level of challenge. The boxing world will be watching to see if this fight lives up to the hype.