Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is getting ready for his next big fight, but he's also thinking about what's coming after that. The boxing superstar is nearing the end of his career and has a four-fight contract with Turki Alalshikh to fulfill.
Canelo's next match is set for September 13 in Las Vegas against Terence Crawford. It's a fight that's got fans excited, but there's already talk about who he might face after that.
David Benavidez has been calling out Canelo for a while now, but there's no word yet on whether that fight will happen.
Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, might be closer to getting a shot at Canelo. There's talk about a possible exhibition match after Canelo retires. Paul's got his own fight coming up on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, where he'll face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
A new name has entered the mix too. Jermall Charlo, who just moved up to super middleweight, is now in Canelo's weight class. Charlo's got a fight coming up on May 31 in Las Vegas against Thomas LaManna, but he's already thinking about Canelo.
In a chat with Fight Hub TV, Charlo said:
"My new division is 168. I happened to fall into his category. Now I'm part of his category. I'm happy to risk my unbeaten record and show the world why I'm one of the greats. I don't want to dwell too much on the fight against Canelo, who has made a lot of money."
Charlo knows Canelo's got the Crawford fight coming up, so he's thinking maybe they could set something up for 2026. He's not sure what Canelo's plans are, but he wants to fight opponents who can bring in big money.
It's worth noting that Jermall's twin brother, Jermell, already fought Canelo and lost pretty badly. So for Jermall, this isn't just about the payday - it's also about family pride.
Canelo's got plenty of options on the table. Whether he chooses a rising star like Benavidez, a celebrity bout with Jake Paul, or a grudge match with Charlo, fans will be eager to see what the champ does next.
