Saul "Canelo" Alvarez won't fight Ilia Topuria. The Mexican boxer made that clear as he gets ready for his big match against Terence Crawford on September 13 in Las Vegas.
Canelo's got a lot going on right now. He just welcomed his fifth daughter, Eva Victoria, with his partner Fernanda Gomez. But he's not letting family life distract him from his upcoming fight.
When asked about Topuria, who's been trying to get Canelo's attention for over a year, the boxer didn't mince words.
"Nobody can put me on their list just like that. I'm the one who puts them on my list, and now it's if I want to. Now it's not in my plans, for the moment, no. I'm 100 percent focused on Crawford."
Canelo's making it clear he's in charge of his career choices. He's not interested in what Topuria, a UFC double champion, has to offer right now.
In the next few days, Canelo will get back to his training routine. He's laser-focused on Crawford and wants to be in top shape for their September showdown.
This Las Vegas fight might be Canelo's last hurrah in Sin City. He's signed a deal with Arab sheikh Turki Alalshikh to fight in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026. So, fans in Vegas should make the most of this opportunity to see him in action.
Canelo's got his plate full with the Crawford fight and his growing family. For now, Topuria will have to wait. The Mexican champ's made it clear - he calls the shots in his career, and right now, Topuria's not part of the plan.
