Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Super Fight a Possibility, Says WBC President
The World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman has expressed his enthusiasm for a potential super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, describing it as "monumental". The Mexican boxer is set to put his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts on the line against IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
According to Sky Sports, Sulaiman believes that a fight between Canelo and Crawford would be a huge event, pitting Mexico against the USA in a classic combination. "Yes, this is what boxing is all about," Sulaiman told Sky Sports. "Remember, he has to fight Scull before Crawford. You can never see in the future when you have one event, if he’s successful, the fight with Crawford would be monumental."
Canelo has been linked to a potential showdown with Crawford, with reports in January suggesting that the pair had agreed to fight in September later this year. Crawford, who last fought in August 2024, has an undefeated record of 41-0, while Canelo is looking to become undisputed super-middleweight champion.
The WBC president praised Crawford, saying he is "without a doubt, one of the top fighters in the world right now". Canelo, he added, is also one of the best, making a fight between the two a "monumental, huge event". Sky Sports reports that Canelo has also emerged as a potential future opponent for Chris Eubank Jr, who recently secured a historic unanimous decision win over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Turki Alalshikh exclusively told Sky Sports in February that Eubank would have the opportunity to face Canelo at the beginning of 2026, provided he beats Benn, against whom there is a rematch clause. Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom reaffirmed that a shot at Canelo remains in the pipeline, saying that Eubank Jr’s promoter wants to make the fight happen.
Shalom told Sky Sports that Canelo is a dream opponent for Eubank Jr, and that they are working towards making the fight a reality. "Absolutely. That’s the plan. That was the fight that Chris dreams of," Shalom said. "He [Eubank] is going to be the biggest star in the UK and that will make for a huge, huge fight against Canelo."
The potential fight between Canelo and Eubank Jr would be a significant event, with Shalom suggesting that it could take place in the UK. "What we’d love to do is be able to somehow get Canelo over to the UK," Shalom said. "I think he’s always wanted to fight in the UK. But he needs the right dance partner, someone that can really sell an event and that’s Chris Eubank Jr."
For now, Canelo’s focus is on his upcoming fight against Scull, but a potential showdown with Crawford or Eubank Jr could be on the horizon. As Sulaiman said, "it’s what boxing is all about".
Mauricio Sulaiman’s comments on a potential super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford have set the boxing world abuzz. With both fighters considered to be among the best in the world, a fight between them would undoubtedly be a monumental event. As reported by Sky Sports, Sulaiman is keen to see the fight happen, and with Canelo’s upcoming bout against Scull, the stage could be set for a huge showdown later this year.
Boxing fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of Canelo’s upcoming fight and the potential for a super fight against Crawford or Eubank Jr. With the WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman welcoming the idea of a Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford super fight, it seems that anything is possible in the world of boxing.
