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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight faces unexpected setback

The highly anticipated super middleweight fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford faces an unexpected setback.

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**© Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images**Terence Crawford has his arm raised by Referee Harvey Dock after his 9th round TKO of Errol Spence Jr. at their fight for the undisputed world welterweight championship at T-Mobile Arena.

The long-awaited fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, which was expected to be one of the biggest events of the year in boxing, has faced an unexpected setback. According to The Ring Magazine, the highly anticipated super middleweight showdown between the two champions, initially scheduled for September, has been canceled.

“A source has advised The Ring that the anticipated super middleweight showdown between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Terence Crawford is now canceled,” the report stated.

This brief news has sent shockwaves through the boxing community. No official reasons have been disclosed for the cancellation, leaving fans and experts speculating about the factors behind the breakdown in negotiations.

Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced about a potential showdown between Canelo Álvarez and Jake Paul in May. This fight, aside from sparking massive media attention, would offer a lucrative financial opportunity for the Mexican fighter.

WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez gives a thumbs up as he leaves a ceremonial weigh-in in Toshiba Plaza at T-Mobile Arena on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvarez is scheduled to defend his titles against Berlanga at the arena September 14. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Crawford’s legacy at stake

For Terence Crawford, the fight against Canelo represented a golden opportunity to cement his legacy as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Following his impressive win over Errol Spence Jr., Crawford sought an even greater challenge by facing one of the most dominant champions in recent decades. However, the weight jump and complexities of negotiations appear to have prevented the realization of this highly anticipated bout.

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The ever-unpredictable world of boxing

Though the cancellation of Canelo vs. Crawford is a major blow to fans, it’s important to remember that the world of boxing can change quickly. There remains a possibility that negotiations could resume in the future, and this dream fight could still become a reality. In the meantime, the boxing world continues to deliver exciting bouts.

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