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Terence Crawford advised not to fight Canelo Alvarez for important reason

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There has been much speculation about a potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, a bout that has been discussed for nearly a year. However, Amir Khan, who has faced both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in the ring, believes Crawford should consider alternative opponents instead of clashing with the Mexican superstar, as he understands the daunting challenges each fighter presents.

Khan, who was defeated by Crawford in 2019 and by Alvarez in 2016, has voiced his opinion against the proposed fight between Crawford and Alvarez.

Khan explains why Crawford should not face Alvarez

Drawing from his own experiences, Khan feels that Crawford might benefit more from exploring other opportunities rather than facing Alvarez.

He believes the fight might not be in Crawford‘s best interest and suggests that Crawford focus on other challenges in his boxing career.

“I don’t think Crawford should take that fight because he doesn’t need it,” Khan told talkSPORT.

“There are other fights out there he could take and make big money from. You can always get hurt, when you’re fighting a big puncher like that you can get hurt and I don’t think it’s worth it.

“I’d advise fighters not to jump up too much weight and fight, unless the money is ridiculous.

“I got paid like $10million when I fought him, it’s a lot of money.

“Normally I’d get paid like $3million, I was like, ‘What’s the point when I can just take this one fight and get paid for three fights?’

“It’s not only that, it’s all the training sessions and everything.

“Really I went there for the big purse, but I started believing I was gonna win the fight.

“That’s why I was up on points, but he caught me with the big shot and he put me away.”

Crawford is scheduled to move up to 154 pounds this August to fight Israil Madrimov. Should he succeed, there is potential for an even greater jump to the super-middleweight division.

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Manny Pacquiao Delivers Harsh Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford Verdict

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Many were surprised when Terence Crawford, fresh off becoming undisputed at welterweight, called out his counterpart at super-middleweight, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

‘Bud’ Crawford’s victory over Errol Spence to secure all four belts was so impressive that not many would question what he could do next in the sport, although a three-weight jump to face superstar Canelo did seem farfetched even for him.

It did get people talking, and that includes another former welterweight champion in Manny Pacquiao.

Whilst stopping short of making a prediction – saying the result “depends on both fighters” – Pacquiao did send a warning Crawford’s way via Fight Hub TV about the jump in weight.

There’s no better man in the sport to seek advice from on that particular subject. The Filipino sensation is the only eight-division world champion in the history of the sport, winning belts from 112 pounds all the way up to 154.

For that reason, and many others, Pacquiao goes down in the history books as one of the greatest to ever do it, and Crawford is seeking to build a legacy of his own by pushing the limits.

He makes the first step towards Canelo by moving up to 154 on August 3 when he will challenge champion Israil Madrimov. A win at super-welterweight – his fourth division – will make the Canelo fight more likely. Pair that with Saudi Arabis’s Turki Alalshikh’s goal to make it happen and it becomes a very real prospect. Canelo recently said that he would fight anyone if the money was right when asked about facing the American – a reverse of his previous stance of disinterest.

As for Pacquiao, he is again considering a return of his own, perhaps to fight for one of the belts Crawford will vacate.

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Terence Crawford ‘teases’ and offends Canelo Alvarez with his choice of best current boxer

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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is one of the most anticipated possible fights, becoming a dream for fans and promoters alike.

However, Saudi Sheikh Turki Al-Sheikh, who is in charge of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight, is looking to organize the fight between the Mexican and the American, with a view to it taking place in early 2025.

Canelo Alvarez is still looking for an opponent after his convincing victory over Jaime Munguia. There are many suitors as the Mexican looks to get back in the ring in September, but only a few are among the realistic candidates to land a fight against him.

One of the realistic options who qualifies by name, trajectory and prestige, is Terence Crawford.

A fight between the two would generate a huge expectation among fans, and it’s no secret that Canelo will want to get the maximum economic benefit from a possible duel against the American fighter and welterweight champion.

Reaction to Usyk vs Fury

The American fighter posted a tweet after the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight, a bout that he followed on TV.

“Everyone better give Usyk some respect, man,” Crawford posted on X minutes after the fight concluded.

“He’s definitely a contender to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world. I don’t hate anyone. He beat the man who beat the man in a bigger division, on top of everything he’s already done.”

Usyk‘s victory over Tyson Fury made him the best pound-for-pound fighter in boxing today, surpassing Naoya Inoue, Terence Crawford.

He also distanced himself from Canelo Alvarez, with the tapatío having long since exited the debate.

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Toney ‘crucifies’ Canelo: Crawford won’t just beat him, he’ll knock him out

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While Saudi Arabia and its ‘petrodollars’ are clamoring to have the star fight that everyone wants, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, former world champion James Toney appeared on the scene and gave his blunt verdict on the possible winner of that fight.

The Saudis, through Turki Alalshikh, the highest authority in the Arab country in charge of training festivals, has set his eye on Crawford after he defeated Errol Spencer Jr at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise (Nevada, United States) in July 2023.

Since then, the objective of the Asian leader has been to link him with Canelo Alvarez to get the fight to Saudi Arabia by the end of this year or early 2025.

Toney does not back Canelo

Beyond this business desire, the one who came out to give his verdict on the future fight between these huge names was the former champion James Toney, who predicted the worst for the Mexican if he enters the ring with the American.

Toney was interviewed by ‘ES NEWS’ and he did not mince his words and said that Crawford will not only beat Canelo, but will beat him by knockout.

Another who spoke along the same lines was another former champion, Tim Bradley, who expressed the same opinion as Toney and said: “Crawford beats anyone he gets in the ring with. Anybody. Nobody beats Terence.”

Before that supposed fight, Crawford has a bout against Israel Madrimov coming up, in which the WBA and WBO super welterweight titles will be at stake. The fight will be on August 3 in Los Angeles.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Potential Fight Gets Huge Update

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A much-talked-about potential fight between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford has been given an update by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and the one man who might be able to make it happen.

Alvarez is coming off yet another impressive win over the Cinco De Mayo weekend when he took on fellow Mexican Jamie Munguia.

Despite Munguia being on a hot streak and being the younger man, Canelo put on a fine boxing showcase and kept Munguia quiet throughout and knocked him down with a big uppercut in the fourth round, He eventually ran out a wide points winner to retain his undisputed super middleweight status.

He has long been mooted as a potential opponent for Crawford, a fellow pound-for-pound king and fellow former undisputed champion in two divisions, most recently welterweight when he unified against Errol Spence Jr last summer.

Next up for Crawford is Israil Madrimov up a new weight that will see him challenging for the WBA junior middleweight title on August 3 in Los Angeles.

Speaking to ESPN, Alalshikh spoke of his desire to sort out the sport and put the best with the best.

“We need to improve it with something else, we have a strategic vision where we have identified untapped opportunities and are committed to market improvement. Now my strategy, each card the result of it connects with another card. I deal with everyone.

“When I started in this field, in the beginning [the promoters] competed against each other but now we managed to get them all to work together.”

The fight between Crawford and Madrimov is proof of that as the card features fighters from many different promotions including Matchroom, PBC, Top Rank and Golden Boy and is the first to be presented by Riyadh Season in the United States.

Those fighters include Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz defending his WBA junior welterweight title against Jose Valenzuela and Tim Tszyu, fresh off a loss from Sebastian Fundora which most people put down to a bad cut that affected his vision, is stepping straight back in against the knockout artist Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Deontay Wilder is also said to be taking on the undefeated Jared Anderson and Andy Ruiz is set to return vs. Jarrell Miller.

With all those different promoters working together, and now with the influence that Alalshikh yields, a fight between Crawford, should he come through against Madrimov, and Canelo, seems closer than ever.

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‘He could tarnish his legacy’ – Terence Crawford warned Canelo Alvarez fight could be step too far after date planned

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Renowned boxing trainer Andre Rozier is concerned about Turki Alalshikh’s plans to make Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez.

The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority recently revealed to ESPN that he is planning to stage the super fight in either December or January over in the United States.

“I’m working to deliver [Canelo] but it will be a big fight [for Crawford],” Alalshikh said. “I’ll discuss with him the names. ”

Crawford, who has won world titles at lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight – earning undisputed status in the later two – is moving up to super-welterweight for his next outing against WBA champion Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Los Angeles.

Although he is edging closer to super-middleweight, where Canelo is the reigning undisputed champion, ‘Bud’ is still two weight classes below the former pound-for-pound king.

Rozier, trainer to former world champions Demetrius Andrade and Daniel Jacobs, is worried that the gap in size will be too great for Crawford to bridge.

“I don’t like it. Canelo hasn’t been rattled by anybody, and he’s been in with some big punchers. I don’t like that fight for Crawford,” Rozier told Fight Hype.

“I like him at 154, and maybe touching ground at 160. But at 168, I don’t like it.

“He’s going to box well because he’s a fantastic athlete and a fantastic boxer, but I don’t want to see TC going into that deep waters like that.

“If it’s about money, it’s a different story, but his legacy is being lamented in a fantastic way, and I’d hate to see it tarnished by trying to do too much.

“I think he’s already there. He’s going to the Hall of Fame. His accolades have mountain-high stats to them.

“I don’t want to see him get into a situation where [he could get beat]. He has to build up to it. I just can’t see it.”

Alalshikh did not disclose the weight he is planning to have Canelo and Crawford fight each other at, however, it is unlikely the Mexican superstar will drop down.

Canelo started his career at welterweight but has only fought at super-middleweight and light-heavyweight over the last five years.

“These things didn’t happen before. Once in a blue moon, but now, it’s modus operandi,” said Rozier about the recent trend for fighters to move up two to three weight classes.

“Now, it’s like, ‘I’m fighting at 140. I’m going to be fighting at cruiserweight in a year.’ It’s ridiculous.

“There’s a common phrase and it holds true. There’s a reason why there’s weight classes.”

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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight plan laid out as Saudi boxing chief reveals date for blockbuster showdown

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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is hoping to deliver Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford in the not-so-distant future.

The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority revealed to ESPN that he is looking at making the super fight in either December or January over in the United States.

“I’m working to deliver [Canelo] but it will be a big fight [for Crawford],” Alalshikh said. “I’ll discuss with him the names. ”

Former two-weight undisputed champion, Crawford, is working with Alalshikh for his upcoming clash against WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Los Angeles.

Providing he wins that fight a bout against Canelo should come next for ‘Bud’.

“You got two of the top fighters of this decade, not just in the past year or so,” Crawford said of a possible showdown with Canelo.

“You got two fighters that’s been at the top for 10 years. You got the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you got the No. 1 money man. I never like to overlook anybody, I got a fight coming up Aug. 3, and that’s where my main focus is at.”

Canelo proved he is still the best 168lber on the planet when he retained his undisputed super-middleweight titles on Saturday night against Jaime Munguia via unanimous decision.

Crawford was in attendance for the fight and delivered his verdict in the immediate aftermath.

“I thought it was a good fight,” he added. “I thought Munguia fought hard.

“I just think his inexperience caught up to him and made him fall in and square up and not stepping in with his punches allowed Canelo to sit back, counter and pick his shots. … Canelo was real patient.”

Alalshikh is also planning to stage a UK-USA 5 vs 5 event for December in the same format as the Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs 5 on June 1 but with a team of British boxers competing against a team of Americans.

This is all part of the Saudi boxing chief’s plan to fix boxing.

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Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Boxing Fight Eyed by Turki Alalshikh

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An official for Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority laid out his plans to stage what would be one of the most hotly anticipated fights in boxing.

Turki Alalshikh told ESPN’s Mike Coppinger he’s prepared to do what it takes to make Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford happen.

“I’m working to deliver [Canelo], but it will be big fight [for Crawford],” he said. “I’ll discuss with him the names.”

Securing one half of the equation might be fairly straightforward. Alalshikh is helping to present the card headlined by Crawford and Israil Madrimov on Aug. 3 in Los Angeles.

“There’s a lot of respect that comes with Turki and myself,” the welterweight champion said to Coppinger. “He’s seen the road that I had to take to get to where I am now. And he just wanted to display respect for the sport of boxing and not just somebody that’s coming to hold these type of fighters down and not let the world see him. It’s an honor that he chose me. He could have chosen anybody else. So I’m definitely grateful.”

When it comes to Álvarez, there’s little doubt a Saudi-backed venture would at least theoretically have the finances to meet his likely asking price. When dismissing the idea of a bout with David Benavidez, he said in March he might reconsider for $150 million or more.

There’s no question that Canelo vs. Crawford would have massive broad appeal. The winner would be able to make a strong claim as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

A lot of boxing fans will also agree with Alalshikh when he told Coppinger that boxing is “broken” thanks in part to a lack of a centralized authority over the sport. The matchups that failed to materialize over the last decade or so would probably rival what was actually presented.

Alalshikh’s involvement, however, would renew the concerns over the wider “sportswashing” efforts by Saudi Arabia. The country has widened its foothold across multiple sports, with critics arguing it’s an effort to sanitize the Saudis’ image and turn the attention away from human rights violations by the ruling regime.

Either staging or working to promote a Canelo vs. Crawford card would be another big feather in Saudi Arabia’s cap.

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LIVE: Canelo Álvarez beats Jaime Munguía to retain undisputed super middleweight championship – live

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“I take my time,” says Álvarez, speaking entirely in English, when asked of his slow start. “That’s why I have a lot of experience. Jaime Munguía is a great fighter. He’s strong, he’s smart. But I take my time. I have 12 rounds to win the fight and I did. I did really good and I feel proud about it.”

On whether he was sure he’d be able to counterpunch so effectively: “He’s strong but I think he’s a little slow. I could see every punch … That’s why I’m the best. I’m the best fighter right now, for sure.”

Naturally, Álvarez is asked about a potential fight with David Benavidez, the three-time super middleweight champion who has been chasing the Mexican for years.

“I don’t know right now,” Álvarez says. “I’m going to rest, I’m going to enjoy my family. But you know, if the money is right, I an fight right now. I don’t give a shit.”

He adds: “At this point, everybody’s asking for everything, right? When I fought Lara, Charlo, Miguel Angel Cotto, Mayweather, Billie Joe Saunders, everybody say I don’t want to fight them. And I fought all of them. So right now, I can ask whatever I want and I can do whatever I want.”

Canelo Álvarez beats Jaime Munguía by unanimous decision!

Canelo Álvarez has won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jaime Munguía to retain his WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super middleweight titles. The official scores were 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.

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LIVE NOW: Canelo Álvarez defeats Jaime Munguía by unanimous decision: Round-by-round analysis

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Canelo Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia by unanimous decision Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In front of a spirited crowd on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Canelo handed Munguia his first loss in the all-Mexican showdown and defended his unified super middleweight title.

Canelo scored the only knockdown in the 12-round fight, dropping Munguia in the fourth round.

The judges scored it 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.

Canelo landed 234 punches to 170 punches for Munguia, according to punch stats provided on the broadcast.

Munguia came on strong in the first three rounds, but Alvarez indicated that was not a concern.

“I take my time,’’ Alvarez said. “That’s why I have a lot of experience. Jaime Munguia, he’s a great fighter. He’s strong, he’s smart.

“But you know, I take my time. I have 12 rounds to win the fight. I did really good and I feel proud about it.”

Canelo, 33, improved to 61-2-2 and Munguia, 27, dropped to 43-1.

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia round-by-round analysis

Round 1: Munguia stalking. Crowd chanting for Munguia. Now seeing his clear advantage in height and reach. Throws a jab, and another. A few more. Canelo throws a punch, but misses. More jabs from Munguia with boxers at center of the ring. Some chants for Canelo now. Canelo lands a couple of body punches. Manguia coming hard. Canelo digs in with left. Munguia 10, Canelo 9.

Round 2: Canelo and Munguia come out firing. But Munguia looks in charge. Munguia effective with the left jab. And Canelo answers with body shots. Jab, body. Jab, body. Munguia landing combinations. Canelo lands a big right. Munguia comes right back. Unafraid. More than willing to mix it up with Canelo. Munguia 19, Canelo 19.

Round 3: Munguia coming forward with the jab and looking for more. Double left hook lands. But back comes Canelo. Canelo counters with a big right, but Munguia is landing, too. Canelo coming forward. Munguia looks vulnerable when his defense gets loose. But he keeps throwing. A flurry from Munguia in the final seconds. Munguia 29, Canelo 28.

Round 4: Now at the center of the ring. Neither backing away. Munguia unloading punches in barrages. Not all landing, but impressive. Canelo lands a right, Munguia unhurt. Munguia stays aggressive and is eating a few punches as a result. Huge exchange. Canelo drops Munguia with a right uppercut late in the round! But Munguia on his feet and ready to go. Canelo 38, Munguia 37.

Round 5: Munguia the aggressor again. So much for that knockdown. Munguia going back to his jab and Canelo appears ready to unload big punches. Connects. A couple of times. Munguia looks a tad loose or wobbly. Not totally steady. Canelo lands a big left. Munguia starting to take a lot of punishment – but still throwing that jab. Canelo 48, Munguia 46.

Round 6: Canelo swings for the fences with a left hook. Misses. Canelo digging in now with his left hook. Lands to the body and head of Munguia, whose punches appear to have lost their snap. But there’s a combo from Munguia. Has Canelo backed up. Munguia working Canelo’s body, then eats two punches. Crowd chanting for Canelo. Canelo 58, Munguia 55.

Round 7: Canelo in control. Tags Munguia with a fistful of power. Oh, snaps back Munguia’s head. But Munguia is still in there, throwing punches even when they’re coming back at him. Now works Canelo into the corner, but back comes Canelo with fury. Munguia suddenly looking more comfortable again before Canelo lands a flurry. Canelo 68, Munguia 64.

Round 8: Munguia comes out firing jabs and backs up Canelo a bit. Throws a big left hook. Misses, but more accuracy could prove dangerous for Canelo. Here comes Munguia. Crowd chanting for Munguia. Canelo coming on strong now. Canelo 77, Munguia 74.

Round 9: Both fighters aggressive. Munguia throws the jab and a combo. Canelo deflects a lot of those punches. But Munguia coming back hard again, and Canelo fires back. Canelo complains about a low blow. It may have been the second time. Canelo unhappy. Munguia now on the offensive. Has Canelo on the ropes, but Canelo turns the table. Getting wild here in the ninth. Canelo 86, Munguia 84.

Round 10: Canelo throws punches with impressive power. Munguia working on a quarter tank of gas here? Nope, the punches keep coming – but not as powerful as Canelo’s. Nice right by Canelo, and back comes Munguia with a flurry. Canelo 96, Munguia 93.

Round 11: Munguia fires jabs, Canelo returns one of his own. Munguia swings wildly. He won’t go down with a whimper. They’re mixing it up again now. Canelo 106, Munguia 102.

Round 12: Munguia throwing everything he’s got. Back comes Canelo, who’s not playing it conservatively even though he’s clearly ahead on cards. The crowd cries, “Ca-ne-lo! Ca-ne-lo!” Their man looks in control. Canelo lands two huge rights. But Munguia still on his feet. A brutal combo from Canelo, but Munguia still on his feet as the final bell rings. Canelo 116, Munguia 111.

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