Alvarez Plans Crawford Rematch After 2025 Loss

Terence Crawford's stunning upset victory over Canelo Alvarez in September 2025 has set the stage for a potential blockbuster rematch, as Alvarez's team confirmed plans to target a second bout next year while the Mexican fighter recovers from injury.

In a fight held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford, a Nebraska native, moved up two weight classes to supermiddleweight and dethroned Alvarez via unanimous decision over 12 rounds. The American, who entered as a significant underdog due to the size disparity, delivered what observers described as a boxing masterclass, dominating the exchanges with precision and defensive prowess. The win marked Crawford as the first male boxer to claim undisputed championships in three divisions, following earlier successes at lightweight, super welterweight, and welterweight. Alvarez, the longstanding supermiddleweight king, absorbed his first defeat in years, a loss compounded by reports that he fought with a compromised left hand.

Now, Alvarez's trainer, Eddy Reynoso, announced that the fighter will skip his traditional Cinco de Mayo bout in May 2026 to focus on full recovery from recent elbow surgery. "Canelo is not fighting on Cinco de...