Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Clash of Titans in Las Vegas
The boxing world is preparing for an epic showdown. Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, will face this Saturday Terence Crawford, who seeks to make history by becoming the first absolute monarch in three different divisions. With a record of 63 victories, 39 by way of knockout, two defeats and two draws, ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will seek to defend his title and maintain his dominance in the ring, trying to take Crawford’s undefeated record. Crawford, with an impressive record of 41 victories, 31 of them by knockout, comes to this fight with the ambition of adding a new achievement to his already outstanding career, which includes obtaining the four belts in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions.The fight, which will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, represents a significant challenge for Álvarez, who at 35 years old will seek to demonstrate his relevance in boxing. Canelo’s last knockout victory was in November 2021 against Caleb Plant. His most recent fight, last May against William Scull, although not a dazzling spectacle, allowed him to obtain the super middleweight title of the International Boxing Federation (IBF), adding it to the titles of the WBA, WBC and WBO, consolidating himself as the undisputed champion of the division. Prior to his fight with Scull, Álvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga, Jamie Munguía, Jermell Charlo, and John Ryder, although without the dominance he used to display in the past. The choice of his recent opponents has been the subject of criticism, especially for not facing David Benavidez, who was the WBC mandatory challenger. Crawford, for his part, also faces doubts, as he will move up two divisions for this fight, a considerable challenge in boxing. Despite having a prominent career in recent years, the fact of facing a heavier opponent could be a disadvantage for the American boxer. The fight at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will begin at 8:00 PM local time (03:00 GMT).“We know ‘Canelo’ is a difficult opponent, we know him thoroughly. We know who he is and that’s the reason we accepted this fight, because that’s how legends are made, by taking risks like we are doing now,” Crawford pointed out.
Terence Crawford
