The potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is one of the most anticipated matchups in boxing. Both fighters have dominated their respective divisions, but could a fight between the two actually take place? Fans and analysts are speculating about what this matchup could mean for the future of boxing, with some questioning if Crawford’s career could end without it.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Dominating Different Weight Classes
Canelo Alvarez is the undisputed super middleweight champion and has even competed as high as 175lbs. Meanwhile, Terence Crawford recently secured the WBA super welterweight title in his debut at 154lbs. Crawford started his career in the lightweight division but insists that the weight difference won’t be an issue in a potential fight against Canelo Alvarez.
Crawford’s confidence in overcoming weight disparities reflects his belief in his skill and experience. However, fans are divided on whether a Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford bout would favor the bigger, stronger Alvarez or the highly skilled Crawford, known for his precision and versatility in the ring.
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s Take on the Canelo-Crawford Matchup
One fighter who has weighed in on this potential fight is Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, the current WBC super flyweight champion. Rodriguez, who once held the unified flyweight title, believes that Crawford has the skills necessary to compete with someone as dominant as Canelo Alvarez.
In a recent conversation on Cigar Talk, Rodriguez shared his thoughts, stating that if anyone could take on Canelo and possibly win, it would be someone with Crawford’s caliber and skillset. Although Bam Rodriguez is leaning toward the bigger man—Canelo Alvarez—he sees Crawford as a fighter who could give Canelo a serious challenge.
Crawford’s Career and the Importance of the Canelo Fight
Terence Crawford’s career could face a turning point if he doesn’t land the fight with Canelo Alvarez. According to trainer Robert Garcia, Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) might not have much left to prove unless he faces the Mexican superstar. Garcia argues that Crawford, having achieved so much, risks fading from the limelight if he doesn’t step up for the biggest fights, particularly against Canelo Alvarez.
Garcia also notes that Crawford’s long breaks between fights—sometimes fighting only once a year—are hard to understand for most boxing fans who expect fighters to stay active. The general public doesn’t appreciate the long layoffs and is eager to see Crawford step up and take on the biggest names in boxing. Without a fight against Canelo Alvarez, Crawford’s legacy may remain incomplete.
How about UFC 2025 ?
Fans continue to hope that the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will eventually take place, possibly as early as 2025. While both fighters are currently focused on their respective careers, the idea of them meeting in the ring in the near future has many excited about what could be one of the biggest fights in boxing history.
