Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford battle for the undisputed super middleweight championship in what is being tagged as the "Fight of the Century."
Boxing’s biggest current star, Canelo Alvarez, is once again on the spotlight as he defends his crown in what’s being billed as the “Fight of the Century” against undefeated American great Terence Crawford.
The historic clash takes place on Sunday, September 14 (PH time) at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Canelo’s unified super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring) at stake.
The 35-year-old Mexican champion enters the fight with a 63-2-2 record, including 39 knockouts, cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s most complete fighters.
Over his storied career, Alvarez has taken down some of boxing’s biggest names, including Shane Mosley, Amir Khan, and Gennady Golovkin, while only suffering defeats at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
Fresh off a commanding win over William Scull last May 3, Canelo is once again primed for battle.
His blend of power, defensive mastery, and experience on boxing’s grandest stages makes him the man to beat at 168 pounds.
However, standing across from him is a fighter who has never tasted defeat.
Crawford brings an immaculate 41-0 record with 31 knockouts, currently holding the WBA super welterweight crown.
He enters the bout after dispatching Israil Madrimov in August last year, further strengthening his case as one of the sport’s pound-for-pound kings.
While Crawford carries the intrigue of an unbeaten record, it is Alvarez’s dominance at super middleweight, his championship pedigree, and his ability to thrive in high-pressure fights that will be under the microscope.
For Canelo, victory would not only solidify his reign but also silence any doubt about his supremacy in this era of boxing.
In Las Vegas, Alvarez steps into the ring not just to defend belts—but to defend his place in history.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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