On September 13, 2025, Saul Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring to face undefeated American Terence Crawford in what is already considered one of the most anticipated fights of the decade. The bout will be held in Las Vegas, in the super middleweight division (168 pounds), where the Mexican is currently the undisputed champion.
Crawford, who vacated his interim junior middleweight title, was officially confirmed as the number one challenger by the World Boxing Organization(WBO), as stated by its president Gustavo Oliveri. The fight has generated extremely high expectations in both sporting and economic terms.
How much will Canelo Alvarez earn?
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According to reports from ESPN and DAZN, Canelo Alvarez will have a guaranteed purse of $150 million, a record amount in his career and in recent boxing history in his division.
For his part, Crawford will receive $50 million, for an overall total of $200 million earmarked for the fight.
The economic difference between the two has generated divided opinions, but experts and promoters agree that Canelo Alvarez’s position as undisputed champion justifies his bigger cut.
In addition, the Mexican fighter continues to be one of the highest-grossing figures in world boxing, with the ability to fill stadiums and attract millions of views on streaming and PPV platforms.
It should be recalled that in his previous fight, held on May 3, 2025 in Saudi Arabia against Cuban William Scull, the Mexican would have been paid close to 100 million dollars.
Although that fight was criticized for the lack of action.
Still, Canelo reaffirmed his dominance as undisputed champion and his commercial clout within the sport.
What’s next for Canelo?
The Jalisco native has stated in multiple recent interviews that he does not plan to continue fighting for many more years.
This bout with Crawford could be one of the last big fights of his career.
At 35 years old, Canelo Alvarez remains an international benchmark and a key figure for the U.S. Hispanic community.
The financial disparity between them has sparked mixed reactions
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For many Latino fans, this fight also represents a moment of cultural pride:
A Mexican who has reached the top of the sporting and economic ladder through discipline, talent and perseverance.
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