Canelo Alvarez Eyes Rematch with Crawford as He Prepares for Mbilli Showdown
Canelo Alvarez is determined to secure a rematch with Terence Crawford before retirement, while gearing up to face WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli this October.
After 68 fights, Canelo Alvarez remains a dominant force in boxing, with plans to challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title in October. This title was previously held by Alvarez until he was dethroned by Terence Crawford last September.
Despite Crawford's retirement following his unanimous decision victory, Alvarez is vocal about wanting a rematch. In a recent interview with Ring Magazine, he expressed, "I hope that [Crawford] fight happens again. That’s what I hope, and I think it would be amazing for fans, too, right? For everybody. It’s a big fight. I hope I get my rematch."
Alvarez's frustration is evident as he stated, "Yeah, of course. I always give him credit, but we need to run it back. I didn’t feel the way I wanted to and I need to make it happen again and it’s gonna be different." However, Crawford has consistently indicated he is content in retirement, leaving Alvarez to focus on upcoming challenges in the super-middleweight division.
Should Alvarez defeat Mbilli, he may face champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Osleys Iglesias, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.
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