Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence 'Bud' Crawford are set to face off in a groundbreaking super middleweight clash. The fight, dubbed "Once in a Lifetime," will take place on September 13th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
This matchup marks the first time two undisputed champions from the four-belt era will meet in the ring. Canelo, the current undisputed super middleweight champion, brings an impressive record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts. Crawford, moving up two weight divisions for this bout, boasts an undefeated record of 41 wins with 31 knockouts.
The 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium will host the event, which coincides with Mexican Independence weekend. Canelo expressed his gratitude to Turki Alalshikh, Riyadh Season, and Sela for making the event possible at this scale.
When asked about the fight's significance, Canelo downplayed its impact on his legacy:
"It's another fight. I don't think my whole legacy lies on just one fight."
The Mexican champion maintains his usual confident approach:
"I always bet on myself. I go into the ring disciplined, focused and win, and for our team it is stick to the game plan - To Win."
Canelo appreciates Crawford's fighting style, stating:
"Crawford is not a runner in the ring, he has strategy and those are the fights I like."
When questioned about his legendary chin, which has never been tested by a knockdown, Canelo simply replied:
"I train hard and work hard."
The fight has caught the attention of the betting world, with Canelo serving as an ambassador for 1Win. He sees a parallel between betting and his approach in the ring:
"I think it represents betting on yourself and I do that in the ring. People looking outside of the fight can have the opportunity to and the energy that I have inside the ring."
As for his prediction for the fight, Canelo remains steadfast:
"It's a Canelo victory no matter how it comes."
With both fighters at the top of their game, this super middleweight showdown promises to live up to its billing as the "Fight of the Decade." Boxing fans around the world will be watching as these two champions put their undefeated streaks and reputations on the line in Las Vegas.
