Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for their big fight on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The bout will put Canelo's undisputed super-middleweight championship on the line.
Canelo, a boxing icon from Mexico, started his second run as champion on May 3 when he beat former IBF champ William Scull. Crawford, known as "Bud," is moving up to 168 pounds for this fight. He's never lost a match and made a big splash last July when he became the undisputed welterweight champion by beating Errol Spence Jr.
While Canelo and Crawford are focused on their upcoming clash, Keith Thurman has thrown his hat in the ring as a potential replacement. Thurman, a former two-time world welterweight champion from Florida, sent Crawford a direct message offering to step in if Canelo drops out.
Crawford's response was short and sweet. He replied with a laugh, saying,
"We good pimp, we good, we got this."
Thurman, who's 36, recently got back in the ring after a three-year break. In March, he stopped Australian fighter Brock Jarvis in the third round in Sydney. He's now fighting at 154 pounds and wants to become a two-weight world champion.
The fight between Canelo and Crawford is drawing a lot of attention, with both fighters considered among the best in the sport. Crawford, at 37, is taking on a big challenge by moving up in weight to face Canelo.
Thurman talked about his offer to Crawford in an interview with MillCity Boxing. While it's unlikely he'll get the call, his readiness shows how big this fight is in the boxing world.
As the date gets closer, fans are eager to see how Crawford handles the move up in weight and if Canelo can defend his titles against one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
