Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are ready to go. The two champions hit the scales at 167.5 pounds each for their super middleweight showdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The weigh-in took place just hours before the fight, which will see Crawford challenge for Canelo's WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF titles at 168 pounds. Both fighters came in under the 76.2 kg limit, setting the stage for what many call the most anticipated fight of the year.
Canelo, the defending champion, steps into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. The Mexican star has knocked out 59 opponents and feels at home in the super middleweight division.
Crawford, nicknamed "Bud," brings an undefeated record of 41 wins with 31 knockouts. The American fighter faces a new challenge as he moves up from his usual weight of around 154 pounds.
"I'm ready for this challenge," Crawford said after weighing in. "Weight isn't an issue. I've trained hard and I'm here to win."
Canelo, who's favored to win, kept his words brief:
"The hard work is done. Now it's time to fight."
This match marks the first time these two boxing stars have faced each other in the ring. Fans and experts alike will watch closely to see how Canelo's technique and experience stack up against Crawford's strategy and stamina.
With both fighters weighing exactly the same, the stage is set for what promises to be an evenly matched and thrilling fight. The boxing world waits with bated breath to see who will emerge victorious in this historic clash of champions.
