Terence Crawford plans to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in a mega-fight later this year. The two champions will meet in September, with Crawford aiming to become a five-division world champion.
Crawford, known as 'Bud', has already made his mark in boxing history. The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, has won world titles in four weight classes. He's also been undisputed champion at both super lightweight and welterweight.
The fight agreement came to light earlier this year. Crawford will try to add to his impressive resume by challenging Canelo for his unified WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles.
Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre, Crawford's trainer, told Boxing Scene he's confident about the outcome. When asked if this could be Crawford's last fight, he said:
"Listen, man, we're going to win. We're going to win. We're going to win … F**k yeah. It probably could [be the last one]. It probably could. Yeah. Probably could."
This hint at retirement suggests we might be seeing the final chapter of Crawford's incredible career. However, an official announcement for the Crawford vs Canelo fight hasn't been made yet.
Canelo isn't sitting idle while waiting for September. He's set to face William Scull for the IBF super middleweight title on May 3 in Riyadh. A win there would make Canelo a two-time undisputed champion before his showdown with Crawford.
The boxing world waits with bated breath for more details on this potential blockbuster between two of the sport's biggest stars. Will Crawford add another division to his list of conquests? Or will Canelo's power prove too much? We'll find out in September.
