Canelo Alvarez Drops Bombshell About Future After Potential Crawford Bout: "I've Made My Decision"

Ronald Crawley May 31, 2025, 6:10 p.m.

Alvarez, now 34, started the month with a bang. He defeated William Scull to become a two-time undisputed champion at 168lbs, a feat no other fighter in boxing history has achieved.

"[Turki Alalshikh] is the one I'm definitely going to retire with. My body is fine, I can keep fighting for several more years. 37 is the age I want to retire, not for boxing to retire me. I don't need to do it for the money or legacy, I said I was going to retire at 37 and I'm sure I will."

Canelo's next big challenge is set for September. He'll defend his titles against Terence 'Bud' Crawford, a fight that's got fans talking. Eddie Hearn, Canelo's former promoter, thinks this could be the Mexican's last hurrah.

But Alvarez isn't short on potential opponents. David Benavidez, the newly-crowned WBC light-heavyweight champion, has been knocking on Canelo's door for a while. Jermall Charlo has also thrown his hat in the ring, calling out the champion.

Even Jake Paul tried to get in on the action. The YouTuber-turned-boxer negotiated a fight with Canelo earlier this year, but it didn't pan out. Paul wasn't happy about it, to say the least.

With three years left on his self-imposed clock, Canelo's got plenty of time to cement his legacy. The boxing world will watch closely to see who he picks for his final fights.

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