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The Terence Crawford next fight news has arrived, and following a successful debut at 154 pounds last year, the pound-for-pound star is set to jump up two more weight classes for a historic bout in September.
Who Will Terence Crawford Next Fight Be Against?
Last summer, the future Hall-of-Famer made a successful debut at 154 pounds when he defeated talented super welterweight Israil Madrimov. Now, as he looks to add to his incredible legacy, Crawford reportedly will move up to more weight classes to 168 pounds for a long-rumored super-fight against none other than Canelo Alvarez in September.
How to watch Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez in September
- Alvarez vs. Crawford is expected to go down this September
- The bout will take place inside the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium
- The broadcast home for the fight has not yet been finalized but it will likely be DAZN
Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez preview
Fans have been clamoring for a Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight for years. Now, they will finally get it later this year. And while there are certainly advantages in the matchup for the American, the size disparity is a huge risk on fight night.
Size Disadvantage: Crawford made a successful move up to 154 pounds from 147 last year. However, his win against Madrimov did not come easy. And now he will move up two more weight classes for his bout with Alvarez. Not only will it give his opponent a serious size advantage but one has to wonder how the added weight will affect Crawford’s speed and timing.
Furthermore, Alvarez will bring a level of punching power the former welterweight king has never encountered.
The Speed Game: If the added weight isn’t a detriment to his speed, Crawford offers Alvarez something he has never faced. Throughout his career, the Mexican legend has gone up in weight and defeated bigger men. But the American brings technical skills that may be better than his while also being faster — despite being older. That could create some great opportunities for Crawford on fight night.
The Bottom Line: This is a win-win for fight fans. We don’t get enough matchups pitting legendary fighters against each other while they are still top stars. Yes, both men are no longer in their prime, but they are still elite talents, and seeing them in the ring together is a true boxing dream come true.
A win for “Bud” would solidify his place as the best boxer of his era.
What Makes Terence Crawford So Popular?
Crawford’s popularity is the direct result of what he does in the ring. While his personality does little to attract headlines, he has delivered at fight time. With a 75.6% finish rate, it’s impossible to not be entertained by Crawford. The win over Spence and becoming a unified champion are likely to boost the returns for his next fight.
- Terence Crawford record: 41-0 (31 knockouts, 10 decisions)
- Terence Crawford weight: “Bud” competes at welterweight, which has a limit of 141 pounds, and junior middleweight, which caps at 154 pounds.
- Crawford has won world titles in four different weight classes (welterweight, light welterweight, lightweight)
- Crawford has had 15 successful title defenses.
- Terence Crawford has scored knockout wins over notable fighters such as Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter, Kell Brock, Amir Khan, and Jeff Horn.
- Crawford inherited a love of wrestling from his father and grandfather. He now helps his son hone their craft on the mats. Bud has been known to engage in some playful matches on occasion.
Terence Crawford’s Net Worth
Crawford’s success in the ring has given the Omaha native hefty financial rewards. His net worth is estimated to be $18 million.
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