Joseph Parker Shares Honest Take on Canelo vs Crawford

On September 13, 2025, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford will headline a Zuffa/Riyadh Season card live on Netflix to over 300 million subscribers. The undisputed super middleweight crown will be up for grabs as these two titans of the ring collide, looking to further cement their legacy. Ahead of this bout, Joseph Parker spoke to various members of the media, including Fight Hub TV, sharing his pick, and revealing what it will take to win on September 13.

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Set for September in Las Vegas

Joseph Parker Weighs In on Canelo vs Crawford

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) on Netflix marks a pivotal moment for boxing, with a potential audience of over 300 million. Could it even surpass Mike Tyson vs Jack Paul?

In an exclusive interview with The Ring, Turki Alalshikh revealed the undercard for Canelo vs Crawford will span two or three days, almost like a fight festival, which only adds to the event’s magnitude.

Many have shared their predictions for Canelo vs Crawford, with valid reasons provided for backing either, and the latest to share his pick is WBO interim world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, who, when speaking to the media, said: As much as I love Canelo, Terence (Crawford) for me is the man. I like his style. I like that he can fight southpaw, orthodox. I like his IQ, got a good chin. For me, I know everyone has a different opinion. There’s a lot of people that love Canelo and a lot of people that love Terence, but I’m going for Terence.”

Parker was then asked what Crawford has to do to win: “He has to bite down and go hard. Canelo is a beast.”

The Future for Canelo Alvarez

Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KOs) signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, with the Crawford bout marking the second installment. Future bouts with Hamzah Sheeraz and a rematch with Dmitry Bivol have been previously mentioned.

In the same interview with his own publication, Turki Alalshikh also spoke about the possibility of extending the deal with Canelo. The entire boxing world and beyond will be tuning in on September 13. Who are you backing? And what does the future hold for Canelo Alvarez?