Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in a huge boxing match on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Eddie Hearn, a seasoned promoter, thinks Crawford might have a slight edge in this fight.
Hearn shared his thoughts on the upcoming bout between the Mexican superstar and the American champion. He said:
"I'd probably lean a little bit towards Crawford in this fight. I think Canelo will be the favorite going in, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Crawford could pull it off."
Despite giving Crawford the nod, Hearn pointed out a major concern about the weight difference between the two fighters. Crawford will move up in weight for this fight, and Hearn wonders how he'll handle Canelo's power.
"I guess the big conversation is how the weight will affect Bud and how he will respond to the size difference. When he gets hit, that's really the million-dollar question."
Canelo comes into this fight with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws, and 39 knockouts. He recently regained his IBF title by defeating William Scull in Saudi Arabia on May 3, 2025.
Crawford boasts an undefeated record of 41 wins with 31 knockouts. He's an undisputed champion in two divisions and knocked out Errol Spence in a memorable fight in 2023. His most recent bout was in the 154-pound division against Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles in 2024. Crawford won a close but clear decision, though his performance wasn't as dominant as fans are used to seeing.
Crawford hasn't been very active since becoming undisputed champion in two divisions. This move up in weight to face Canelo will be a significant challenge for him.
The boxing world will watch with great interest as these two champions clash in what promises to be an unforgettable night in Las Vegas.
