Canelo Alvarez will return to the boxing scene a year after losing to Terence Crawford. Set for September 12, 2026, the Mexican boxer plans to debut his new venture, Canelo Promotions, with an event in Saudi Arabia titled "Mexico against the World."
At 35, Canelo aims for more control over his career and promotional opportunities. He follows in the footsteps of legends like Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather by launching his own promotional company. The inaugural event will feature fighters from Canelo's team taking on international opponents. As for who heâll face in his comeback bout, that remains a mystery.
Canelo's move shows a trend where top fighters like Devin Haney and Claressa Shields take on dual roles both inside and outside of the ring. Fighters seek long-term leverage and align with major sponsors like Riyadh Season.
After planning some time away from boxing following a tough defeat to Crawford last year, Canelo gears up for action again. Back in past yearsâspecifically 2017 through 2018âhe took a similar break after competing against notable opponents such as Gennady Golovkin, gaining renewed momentum once back in the ring.
His return might align with shifts at super middleweight due to Crawfordâs recent retirement. As fans wait eagerly for September's big reveal, perhaps those at ESPN discussing fighters' strategic decisions or BoxingScene's coverage on elite fighters can offer further insights into Canelo's comeback strategies and future possibilities within various weight classes.
