Following his victory over Edgar Berlanga, Canelo Alvarez found himself the subject of a bold challenge from both Terence Crawford and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. The pair took to social media after the fight, with Crawford and Alalshikh calling out the Mexican superstar for what they deem to be the "biggest fight in boxing." C
The public callout, which took place during an Instagram live session, has stirred up reactions from fans. Many perceive Crawford's challenge as a way to secure a massive payday against Canelo, with some even labeling it as a "retirement check." Canelo, however, has already made his stance clear. He stated that he would only entertain a fight with Crawford for a staggering $150 million - a price tag that might reflect the enormous demand such a clash would generate.
Crawford's willingness to pursue a fight against Canelo at 168 pounds has raised eyebrows, especially considering his debut at 154 against Israil Madrimov just last month. Crawford struggled in that bout, leading fans to question his readiness to step up two more weight divisions to face a physically imposing fighter like Canelo.
Critics believe that if Crawford is serious about competing at 168, he should consider taking on a few tough contenders in the division first. Names like Caleb Plant, Christian Mbilli, and Osleys Iglesias have been mentioned as potential opponents that could help Crawford prepare for a fight of this magnitude.
Whether or not this callout materializes into a mega-fight remains to be seen, but the prospect of Crawford versus Canelo has certainly captured the attention of fans. Would you want such a matchup to happen?
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