Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to collide in a long-awaited clash on September 12, marking a major moment in boxing history!
Boxing fans have been dreaming of this moment for years. Two of the sport’s most decorated champions finally agreeing to face each other. The rumors kept swirling for months. The social media speculation never stopped. But now, it’s official. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford will meet in the ring on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This isn’t just another boxing match. This is a clash between two of the most technically gifted fighters of their generation.
The announcement came from Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh shortly after Canelo’s unanimous decision victory over William Scull this past weekend. Fans got their first taste of the upcoming showdown when both fighters stood face-to-face in the ring. The intensity was palpable. Neither man blinked. And just like that, boxing’s next super-fight was born. This matchup brings together two pound-for-pound greats who have dominated multiple weight divisions throughout their careers. It is the kind of dream fight that boxing desperately needs right now.
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What makes this fight particularly fascinating is the sheer audacity of Crawford’s challenge. The Nebraska native began his professional career at lightweight (135 pounds) and will now jump all the way to super middleweight (168 pounds) to face Canelo. That’s a whopping 33-pound leap from where he started. Crawford has never competed above 154 pounds, having just won the WBA junior middleweight title against Israil Madrimov last August.
Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) has already etched his name in boxing history as a two-time undisputed champion at junior welterweight and welterweight. His perfect record speaks volumes about his skills. But facing Canelo represents an entirely different kind of challenge. The size advantage will be substantial. The power differential could be significant. Yet Crawford has never been one to shy away from risk. His willingness to chase greatness by moving up multiple weight classes shows exactly why he is considered one of boxing’s most fearless competitors.
This mega-fight won’t just make history because of the competitors involved. It will also mark the first event under TKO Boxing, the new boxing promotion headed by UFC CEO Dana White. After years of criticizing boxing’s business model, White is now diving headfirst into the sport with a bout that guarantees massive attention. The TV platform hasn’t been announced yet. However expectations are high for a production that matches the magnitude of the occasion.
The winner of this September clash will have a strong claim to being the top fighter of this era. Both men have collected titles across multiple weight classes. Both have dominated most of their opponents. And now, they will face each other in the biggest fight of 2025. Las Vegas will be electric that night. Allegiant Stadium will be packed to capacity. And boxing fans worldwide will finally get to witness a dream matchup years in the making!
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