Shock Rematch Announcement Rocks Boxing World
In a development that has stunned the boxing community, Canelo Alvarez has revealed that negotiations have commenced for a rematch against Terence Crawford. This surprise update comes as the Mexican superstar looks ahead to his 2026 campaign, seeking redemption after his comprehensive defeat last September.
Recapping Crawford's Masterclass
The initial encounter between these boxing titans took place in September at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Crawford, then 38, delivered what many described as a boxing masterclass, outpointing and outboxing the 35-year-old Mexican to claim his undisputed super-middleweight belts.
Despite the official scorecards reading 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112 in Crawford's favour, most observers agreed the American's victory was far more dominant than the numbers suggested. The win maintained Crawford's perfect professional record and secured his place in boxing history as the first man in the modern era to become undisputed champion in three different weight divisions.
The Road to Redemption
According to Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, who spoke with Canelo on Friday 21 November, the rematch has become the fighter's primary objective for 2026. Notably, there was no rematch clause in their original contract, making this new development particularly unexpected.
Canelo's history in rematches provides some context for his confidence. He remains undefeated in return bouts, having avenged an early career draw against Miguel Vazquez in 2008 and famously settling his rivalry with Gennady Golovkin across two subsequent fights after their initial 2017 draw.
However, critics point out that the scoring in his second fight with Golovkin was controversial, and "GGG" was forty years old by their third encounter. Many believed Canelo was fortunate not to lose their first meeting.
What's Next for Crawford?
Crawford's interest in a second fight remains unclear at this stage. The American boxing genius has previously expressed interest in pursuing a world title in a sixth weight division: middleweight.
His remarkable career has already seen him capture world championships across five divisions from lightweight to super-middleweight, achieving undisputed status at super-lightweight, welterweight, and now super-middleweight. A middleweight title would complete an unprecedented collection spanning from 135lb to 168lb.
As negotiations progress behind closed doors, the boxing world waits with anticipation to see if these two legends will meet again in the ring, or if Crawford will pursue fresh challenges in his historic quest for greatness.
