Terence Crawford made headlines last night by calling out the boxing superstar, Canelo Alvarez, after his victory over Israil Madrimov. Crawford expressed his interest in fighting Canelo next, but only if the money is right. This statement raises questions about Crawford’s confidence in facing the Mexican champion, as he emphasizes the need for appropriate compensation.
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Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA/WBC/WBO heavyweight champion, has shared his thoughts on a possible mega-fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. Usyk believes that Crawford’s technical skills will play a crucial role in overcoming Canelo’s size and power. According to Usyk, Crawford is a unique fighter who can work from both sides, making him a formidable
David Morrell, the former WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight champion, has expressed disappointment in Canelo Alvarez’s selection of Edgar Berlanga as his next opponent for the title defense of his three super middleweight belts. Morrell believes that Canelo intentionally chose a weak opponent in Berlanga, despite the latter’s undefeated 22-0 record. He argues that Berlanga has
Eddie Hearn has raised eyebrows in the boxing world with his decision to fast-track Edgar Berlanga into a mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super-middleweight titles on September 14th. Berlanga, who boasts a perfect record of 22-0 with 14 knockouts, has only faced subpar opposition on his way to claiming the
Turki Alalshkikh, a powerful figure in the boxing world, has expressed his intention to offer Canelo Alvarez a fight against Terence Crawford. This offer comes with the promise of a “fair price,” but there are doubts about whether this price will truly match the magnitude of the event. With Tyson Fury receiving over $100 million
The ongoing feud between Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez seems to have taken a new turn with De La Hoya’s recent comments on a podcast. Instead of burying the hatchet, De La Hoya has decided to stir the pot even more by calling out Canelo for allegedly ducking David Benavidez. This has only
The disappointment surrounding Chris Eubank Jr.’s inability to secure a fight against superstar Canelo Alvarez on September 14th can be attributed to several key factors. Eubank Jr.’s promoter, Ben Shalom, revealed that negotiations fell through due to the inability to come to an agreement on the financial terms of the fight. It appears that Canelo’s
The boxing world is abuzz with rumors that Canelo Alvarez will be facing off against Edgar Berlanga in his next fight. This potential matchup has divided fans, with some expressing disappointment while others are excited at the prospect. The question remains: is this the fight that everyone wants to see? On one hand, Edgar Berlanga
The highly anticipated matchup between four-belt 168-lb champion Canelo Alvarez and challenger Edgar Berlanga has been finalized for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will take place on Mexican Independence Day and will be broadcasted on both DAZN and Prime Video PPV. This event is set to clash with
Billy Joe Saunders, the former two-division world champion, seems to have disappeared from the boxing scene following his devastating loss to Canelo Alvarez in May 2021. Despite pocketing a massive $8 million payday from the fight, Saunders has failed to resurface and continue his once-promising career. It appears that the weight of wealth and the
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, has expressed his confidence in Crawford’s ability to move up three weight classes to face Canelo Alvarez after facing WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov. BoMac believes that Crawford’s superior skills make it possible for him to jump from 154 to 168 without any prior experience in the weight
Podcaster Ariel Helwani has raised the question of whether Canelo Alvarez should try to reclaim the Mexican Independence Day date from the UFC on September 14th. This date has been traditionally reserved for Canelo’s fights, but the UFC has recently started to stage events on the same day to capitalize on the large number of
Former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado expressed his skepticism about the potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Rosado believes that the fight doesn’t make sense for Canelo due to the lack of upside for the Mexican superstar. He argues that if Canelo were to face Crawford and come out victorious, he wouldn’t receive
The boxing world is buzzing with controversy as former ring warrior Timothy Bradley criticizes Canelo Alvarez for not living up to the tough and brave reputation that Mexican fighters are known for. Bradley accuses Alvarez of “holding the straps hostage” and avoiding tough competition like David Benavidez. This critique strikes at the core of Alvarez’s
Terence Crawford faces a significant challenge in his upcoming fight against Israil Madrimov. This fight is particularly risky for Crawford due to several factors including fighting in a new weight class, a 13-month layoff, and facing one of the biggest punchers in the 154-lb division. These hurdles could potentially derail Crawford’s path to a potential