Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will step into the ring together on Saturday, September 13. The fight will likely take place in Las Vegas, though the exact location hasn't been confirmed yet.
Alvarez will defend his undisputed super-middleweight championship. Crawford aims to make history by becoming the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in three weight divisions. Many consider this match-up the biggest fight in boxing right now.
ESPN reported the fight date and potential location, with official details expected in the coming weeks. The bout will be promoted by Sela, a new player in the boxing world, as announced by Turki Alalshikh of Riyadh Season.
Legendary promoter Bob Arum shared his thoughts on the fight with Fight Hub TV. He painted contrasting pictures of the two fighters.
"Canelo has shown in his last few fights that he's just a businessman, he's not in there to entertain the public, he just takes the big check."
Arum described Crawford as a committed fighter who "always fights" and "doesn't know anything else."
The promoter believes the bout could be interesting if Canelo comes to fight. However, he cautioned fans about potential disappointment:
"Who is Canelo? What Canelo is gonna show up? The one who's looking to cash a big check or the one that really wants to fight like a fighter? Now the Canelo we've seen the last two years is not only boring, but doesn't really have an incentive to mix it up and entertain people with a good fight."
Boxing fans will have to wait until September to see which version of Canelo shows up against the always-game Crawford. The clash of styles and motivations adds another layer of intrigue to this already massive event.
