Canelo moves forward after Crawford retirement
After losing his undisputed super middleweight title to Terence Crawford last September, Canelo Alvarez had been eyeing a rematch. With Crawford’s recent announcement to retire, that opportunity has vanished. Undeterred, the Mexican superstar confirmed he will continue fighting, turning his focus to new challenges and keeping his place among the top-ranked fighters in the division.
Big fight announcement for September
Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and a major figure in boxing, revealed the details on social media. The event, scheduled for September 12, will be the first card under Canelo Promotions and has been titled “Mexico Against the World.” The concept will pit Canelo and his team against international challengers, with Alvarez himself in the main event fighting for a world title in what promises to be a high-stakes, surprise matchup in Saudi Arabia.
Title landscape and future prospects
Canelo remains highly ranked across all four sanctioning bodies at super middleweight—number one with the WBO, WBA, and WBC, and third with the IBF. With Crawford retired, his former belts are now vacant, and other contenders are lined up for the titles. Hamzah Sheeraz is set to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC or Diego Pacheco for the WBO, while Cuba’s Osleys Iglesias will challenge for the IBF belt. Canelo has chosen not to contest these bouts immediately, keeping his options open as he prepares for the September showdown. Further details about the main event and the undercard are expected in the coming weeks.
