Terence Crawford Aims For High-Level Co-Main Event As He Eyes Canelo Alvarez Showdown

Terence Crawford Aims For “Dope” Co-Main Event As He Eyes Canelo Alvarez Showdown

Terence Crawford suggests a massive co-main event for his potential main event fight against Canelo Alvarez!

Terence Crawford Aims For High-Level Co-Main Event As He Eyes Canelo Alvarez Showdown

Boxing fans have always loved a supercard. Back in the golden era of the 90s, promoters like Don King and Bob Arum would stack their pay-per-views with multiple championship bouts to give fans their money’s worth. Those stacked cards created memorable nights when legends were born and boxing history was written.

Now, as fans approach one of the biggest superfights in recent memory, the tradition of the supercard might be making a comeback thanks to one of its headliners. Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the pound-for-pound best fighters on the planet, isn’t content with just being part of a massive main event. He wants the entire card to deliver.

Crawford’s upcoming September showdown with Canelo Alvarez is already being hailed as the biggest boxing event of 2025. The matchup pits two generational talents against each other in a clash that boxing fans have dreamed about for years. Crawford, a four-division world champion with an unblemished record, will climb up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez, the face of boxing and current king of the super middleweights. It’s a classic case of skill versus power, finesse versus strength, and a chance for both men to add a career-defining victory to their already impressive resumes.

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Crawford Pushing For Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson Co-Main Event

In a surprising development, Crawford has publicly advocated for another super fight to serve as the co-main event on his Canelo card. The WBA junior welterweight champion has expressed his desire to see Gervonta Davis face off against Shakur Stevenson in what would be an absolutely stacked card.

“I don’t know [about the undercard]. It’s going to be crazy. It should be crazy. That would be dope. If Tank was not so cocky to be on a Terence Crawford undercard [against Stevenson], that would be dope. But I don’t see Tank taking a backseat to any fighter because he will think it’s the Tank show. So I don’t know. But it should be a good undercard.”

Terence Crawford told The Ring a unification bout between lightweight world champions Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson “would be dope” as the co-feature to his anticipated Riyadh Season fight against Canelo Alvarez in September. pic.twitter.com/ShtwgkSEky
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) March 23, 2025

Crawford took a not-so-subtle jab at Davis while trying to drum up interest in the potential matchup. Crawford’s comments highlight the complicated relationships within boxing’s elite circles, where respect and rivalry often coexist.

The proposed Davis-Stevenson bout would pit two of America’s most talented young fighters against each other. Davis, with his devastating knockout power and superstar appeal, against Stevenson, the technically brilliant Olympic silver medalist who many consider a future pound-for-pound king. Both fighters have been circling each other for years, with fans clamoring for them to eventually meet in the ring.

The Bigger Picture: Building A Boxing Spectacle

Crawford’s vision for a super-stacked card goes beyond just wanting good fights. It represents a potential shift in how boxing’s biggest events are presented in the modern era. The Crawford-Canelo fight is already set to be the centerpiece of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, the Kingdom’s ongoing initiative to establish itself as a global sports and entertainment hub.

‼️ Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is reportedly now in the process of being finalised for September in Las Vegas. Fight will take place at 168lbs for Canelo's super-middleweight world titles with no rehydration clause. [According to @MikeCoppinger] pic.twitter.com/I38sSkdrtn
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) January 19, 2025

Adding another high-profile championship bout would create an unprecedented night of boxing that could rival the sport’s most legendary cards. It would also justify the premium prices fans will undoubtedly be asked to pay for tickets and pay-per-view access. The sport has seen a resurgence in recent years, with more casual fans tuning in for big events. The heavyweight division has recaptured public imagination recently. And fighters like Crawford and Canelo have transcended the sport to become mainstream attractions!

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