Crawford’s Trainer Tells Canelo To Continue

Brian McIntyre (Bomac), Terence Crawford’s trainer, does not want Canelo Alvarez to retire, saying the Mexican still has two to four fights left.

McIntyre’s comments follow after Crawford beat Canelo to pick up his undisputed super middleweight title. That was Canelo’s first loss since 2022 when he came unstuck against Dmitry Bivol, his third-career defeat overall. Alvarez still has two fights left on his Saudi deal.

Alvarez has been linked with the likes of David Benavidez, Hamzah Sheeraz and Chris Eubank Jr. However, Bomac has mentioned Jermall Charlo. Charlo was linked with the Canelo fight, only for his brother Jermell to get the bout instead as he lost a unanimous decision. The undefeated Charlo has only boxed twice since 2021, beating Jose Benavidez Jr. in 2023 and Thomas LaManna in May 2025. Bomac suggested Canelo vs. Charlo next.

“Go ahead, Canelo. Fight again. Two times, three times, four times, however many times you want. I think Charlo just put something out there, something about, ‘My division. I’m on my way back.’ So, fight Charlo. Then, he might have to consider retirement,” Bomac said 

Implications

From a purely logical standpoint, BoMac’s advice is valid. A loss to a generational talent like Crawford, a fighter who is arguably one of the greatest of all time, is not a reason to retire. A win against Charlo would boost Canelo’s confidence, keep him in the spotlight, and fulfill one of his remaining Saudi-backed commitments without the risk of a rematch with Crawford. This would also keep Canelo in the public eye while potentially setting up a major fight with the likes of David Benavidez.

However, Canelo has nothing left to prove. Another loss, especially to a fighter like Charlo, could significantly tarnish his reputation and put a sour end on an otherwise legendary career. BoMac’s suggestion that Canelo could fight “two to four” more times is a slippery slope. After facing Charlo, the public and his promoters would likely pressure him into even tougher matchups like David Benavidez or Hamzah Sheeraz, which could lead to further losses and, more importantly, long-term physical damage.