Saul "Canelo" Alvarez got a big offer from Turki Alalshikh after his loss to Terence Crawford. Alalshikh wants to work with Canelo until he retires from boxing.
Canelo just lost his undisputed 168-pound championship belts to Crawford at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Crawford made history by becoming the first fighter to be undisputed champion in three different divisions. This defeat left many wondering what's next for Canelo.
Alalshikh didn't waste any time. He went to Canelo's house and pitched the idea of continuing their partnership. Canelo already has a deal with Riyadh Season worth $400 million for four fights. He's done two so far, one in Saudi Arabia and one in the U.S., earning $80 million each time.
On social media, Alalshikh shared some details about his visit:
"I visited my brother Canelo at his home and suggested we work together until his definitive retirement. He's going on holiday with his family now. We still have two fights left with Riyadh Season."
Canelo gave Alalshikh the gloves from his recent fight. This gesture shows how Saudi Arabia is building strong ties with big names in sports.
There's talk about what's next for Canelo. A rematch with Crawford could be on the cards. But Alalshikh hinted at another possibility when he asked, "Can David Benavidez still make 168 pounds?" This suggests a potential fight with Benavidez might be in the works.
If Canelo takes up Alalshikh's offer, he could end his career with some major international events. It might also kick off a new era for boxing in the Middle East.
As of now, Canelo hasn't said anything publicly about the offer. Fans will have to wait and see what he decides to do next.
