Terence Crawford is out to make history as he is set to challenge Canelo Alvarez in his bid to become a three-division undisputed champion.
All eyes turn to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 14 (PH time) as Terence Crawford steps into the biggest fight of his career against reigning super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez.
Billed as the “Fight of the Century,” the bout has Canelo’s unified WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles on the line.
For Crawford, this challenge isn’t just about championship belts—it’s about making history.
The 36-year-old American, the current WBA super welterweight champion, carries a spotless 41-0 record with 31 knockouts into the matchup.
A win for Crawford would make him the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes, a feat that would etch his name among the sport’s all-time greats.
However, Crawford enters this mega bout over a year removed since his latest fight, a sharp victory over Israil Mdrimov in August 2024.
Nevertheless, Crawford has elevated his legend thanks to a ninth-round stoppage of Errol Spence Jr. in 2023, a masterclass performance that cemented him as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
His ability to switch stances, pick apart opponents with precision, and unleash devastating finishing power makes him a legitimate threat to Alvarez’s reign.
Standing across the ring, however, is perhaps the biggest obstacle of Crawford’s career.
Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) has never been officially knocked down as a professional and remains the face of boxing’s glamour division.
The Mexican superstar is fresh off a decisive win over William Scull just last May and is seeking to further extend his legacy as the undisputed super middleweight champion.
Still, many believe Crawford has the tools to do what no one else has—put Canelo on the canvas. If he can pull off the upset, it won’t just be a victory; it will be a seismic shift in boxing history.
On fight night, Crawford won’t just be chasing belts—he’ll be chasing immortality.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]