Canelo's next opponent: Terrence Crawford a viable option?

Canelo Alvarez is rumored to face junior middleweight Terrence Crawford in May 2025.

The fight has not been confirmed and Canelo will be criticized if he takes part in this fight. At 154, two divisions below him and with zero experience at 168, Crawford won a narrow decision in his junior middleweight debut.

PPV potential

Superstar Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) will return to the ring in May to defend his three 168-pound titles, and he needs a famous fighter that fans will be interested in watching so he can continue Brought into the PPV to buy into what he's done in his best years.

Turki Alsheikh is reportedly interested in a fight between Canelo and WBA 154-pound champion Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs). Canelo is reportedly asking for $150 million for Crawford, which may be more than Turki is willing to pay considering Terrence has never proven himself to be a PPV draw.

The fight will generate buzz among die-hard boxing fans, who have heard of the 37-year-old Crawford, but probably not to the average boxer, who has only fought once in his 16-year career. High profile matchup in 2023 against Errol Spence.

Crawford's PPV History

• Errol Spencer: 700,000 purchases
• Shawn Porter: 135,000
• Aamir Khan: 150,000
• Victor Postol: 50,000

To the average boxing fan, there are even fewer top contenders at 168 pounds than Crawford. Some of these guys could pose a threat to the 34-year-old Canelo because of their size, youth and strength.

Canelo's choice

The way Canelo fought in his last fight on September 14 against the very limited and unqualified Edgar Berlanga showed that he needs to be more careful in choosing his opponent. Featured For his game.

Top contenders in the 168-pound division

Christian Mbili
Osley Iglesias
Diego Pacheco
williams carr

When David Benavidez or David Morel fight at 168, Canelo doesn't want to fight them. Germany as an opponent. However, Canelo faces greater risks than Crawford does when fighting Benavidez or Morel.

“Back in the ring! Everything points to Saul Canelo Alvarez having his first fight in May or June 2025.” Televisa Puebla reports on X.