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Mainstream boxing is beginning to pick up in 2025, with many memorable fights coming up soon and in the coming months. Rumours are swirling about negotiations for other fights, and Canelo Alvarez’s 2025 plans are the subject of plenty of speculation. His manager and trainer Eddy Reynoso has spoken to Azteca TV about the plans for May and September and revealed potential opponents for Canelo.
Eddy Reynoso Outlines Canelo Álvarez 2025 Plans
Reynoso Talks Canelo 2025 Potential Opponents
When speaking to Azteca TV, Reynoso spoke about the plans for Canelo and discussed possible opponents for May and September. Canelo’s long-term trainer and manager spoke about the normal May fight for Alvarez and mentioned potential fights against IBF champion William Scull or top-ranked contender Christian Mbilli.
“They’re the ones that are more or less there right now,” Reynoso said. “You can also hear about Crawford for September, but really right now, we still don’t fear anything. I think it will take about 15 more days.”
The undisputed super middleweight champion recently met with Turki Alalshikh in London to further plan out his future fights. Canelo said during The Ring Awards: “We’re here to make the best deals, and always the chance [to face Crawford],”
Canelo Recent Form
Premier Boxing Champions and TGB Promotions have overseen the last three fights for Canelo, against Edgar Berlanga, Jaime Munguia, and Jermell Charlo. The Mexican was dominant in each bout, knocking his opponent down and cruising to a wide decision win.
Despite being stripped of his IBF title in July for not facing Scull, the Mexican is considered by many as the king of the super middleweight division.
A bout against the Cuban fighter Scull would present Canelo with an opportunity to become an undisputed champion once again. This would then give Crawford the unique opportunity to become a three-weight undisputed champion.
Whether it’s Scull or Mbilli in May, Terence Crawford appears to be waiting in the wings for September, setting up a historic mega-fight that will have the sporting world watching.
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