In the realm of competitive boxing, Terence Crawford is setting his sights on a high-profile bout with the acclaimed Canelo Alvarez, who currently competes in the 168-pound weight class. However, Crawford is not alone in his pursuit. David Benavidez, a rising star in the super middleweight division, has been vocal about his desire to face Alvarez since the previous year. As the WBC mandatory challenger, Benavidez’s position puts pressure on Alvarez, who risks being stripped of his undisputed 168-pound championship title if he does not agree to a fight with Benavidez.
The sport of boxing often faces criticism for not arranging fights between the most elite competitors. In this context, Floyd Mayweather, a legend in the boxing world, has proposed an alternative blockbuster fight at 168 pounds. In an interview with FightHype, Mayweather suggested that if Crawford and Benavidez are unable to secure a match with Canelo, they should consider facing each other. Mayweather praised Crawford’s exceptional skills and talent, emphasizing that if both fighters are in pursuit of the same opponent and the match doesn’t materialize, they should turn their attention to a bout against one another.
Terence Crawford, following his remarkable victory over Errol Spence Jr. last year, solidified his status as a generational talent and became the first male boxer to claim the title of undisputed champion in two different weight classes. The fight with Spence Jr., which ended in a ninth-round TKO victory for Crawford, was hailed as one of boxing’s most significant events in three decades. However, despite Spence Jr. invoking the rematch clause after his first professional loss, the anticipated rematch has been put on hold due to his recent cataract surgery.
Crawford, who recently received special recognition for his boxing prowess in Puerto Rico, has been tight-lipped about his next opponent. When pressed for details, he maintained a level of mystery, suggesting that fans would have to wait to see his next move. He also hinted at the possibility of facing the winner of the upcoming bout between Keith Thurman and Tim Tzyu, acknowledging the challenge Tzyu faces and expressing interest in the outcome as it may determine his future opponent.
The boxing community continues to speculate and await official announcements regarding these potential matchups. As the fighters and their management navigate the complexities of arranging high-stakes fights, fans remain hopeful that the ring will soon host these much-anticipated confrontations. Whether it’s Crawford stepping into the ring with Canelo or Benavidez, or an unexpected pairing between Crawford and Benavidez themselves, the anticipation for these bouts underscores the ongoing excitement and drama that define the sport of boxing.
