Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to face off in Las Vegas three months from now, and the boxing world is buzzing. The fight will pit two of the sport's most technically impressive boxers against each other, with Crawford stepping up two weight classes to challenge for Canelo's undisputed belts.
While the main event has fans excited, there's growing concern about the undercard. Turki Alalshikh, one of the key figures behind the scenes, recently posted official artwork on X and called for "young, hungry fighters" to reach out if they want a spot on the card.
This strategy hasn't gone down well with fans. Many prefer a stacked card with established fighters to make the wait for the main event worthwhile. There's worry that featuring too many unknown boxers could hurt the event's overall appeal.
Some speculate that Dana White, also involved in promoting the fight, might be influencing this approach. White's UFC undercards often focus on prospects in the bouts leading up to the main event.
"White is partially to blame for this strategy shift,"said Ken Woods of Boxing News 24 in a recent analysis.
The fight itself is shaping up to be massive. Alalshikh has called it the "fight of the century," and Netflix has snagged the global streaming rights. It's a unique setup that's got everyone talking.
Canelo, the undisputed champion, will defend his belts against Crawford, who many fans consider the pound-for-pound king. Crawford's jump up two weight classes adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already compelling matchup.
As the date draws closer, all eyes will be on how the undercard shapes up. Will Alalshikh stick to his strategy of featuring lesser-known fighters, or will fan pressure lead to some bigger names being added? Either way, the main event between Canelo and Crawford promises to deliver fireworks in Las Vegas.
