Canelo Alvarez’s hopes for a rematch with Terence Crawford were derailed by Crawford’s retirement, leaving the IBF super middleweight title vacant. Now, an undefeated “boogeyman” appears to be in line for Alvarez’s return, fueling anticipation for a pivotal showdown.
Terence Crawford’s landmark victory over Canelo Alvarez has thrown him into boxing’s GOAT debates. Yet he remains steadfast in his conviction that comparing him to Floyd Mayweather misses the point, insisting that his accomplishments stand apart.
On a night when boxing and MMA shared the stage, Terence Crawford’s brilliance against Canelo Alvarez and Diego Lopes’s devastating knockout of Jean Silva stole headlines. Both events electrified Las Vegas, delivering shocking moments in two thrilling matchups.
In March 2011, a 20-year-old Canelo Alvarez surprised the boxing world by winning his first world title. Despite a point deduction and a $70,000 fine, the Mexican sensation outlasted a legend’s brother and began his meteoric rise.
