The future of a possible rematch between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford has become uncertain after the American champion demanded a minimum payment of $100 million dollars to accept the second fight. The figure was revealed by Crawford’s trainer, Bernie Davis, during an interview with MillCity Boxing, where he noted that his fighter believes he no longer has anything to prove in professional boxing.
Davis explained that Crawford’s position is firm: “If they don’t give him $100 million, it won’t happen. Those are Crawford’s words. The trainer also stated that, for him, the American is still “the best boxer in the world by a wide margin.”
Crawford’s million-dollar demand
This financial request has complicated the negotiations.
Canelo had previously stated to Mexican media that his intention was to seek a rematch to regain the super middleweight belts.
He confirmed that his team was already in initial discussions.
However, the figure demanded by Crawford could stop the process.
That is unless Turki Alalshikh, the powerful chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority – and prime mover of global boxing events – is willing to cover such an investment.
The first fight left Crawford as the undisputed 168-pound champion after defeating Canelo by unanimous decision in a performance that was considered historic.
With that victory, Crawford became an unprecedented three-time undisputed champion in different divisions and brought his undefeated record to 42 wins, with 31 knockouts, at the close of 2025.
Canelo pushes for rematch
If they don't give him $100 million, it won't happen
Bernie Davis
For his part, Canelo, now 35 years old, maintains one of the most outstanding records in modern boxing:
63 wins (39 by knockout), 3 losses and 2 draws.
The loss to Crawford meant losing his undisputed super middleweight status, something he is looking to regain as soon as possible.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, this negotiation has generated enormous expectations.
The first bout was one of the most watched Latino sporting events in the country, and a rematch could become one of the most lucrative bouts in history.
However, Crawford’s requirement introduces a key doubt:
Will there be enough money – and will there be enough will – to stage a duel of this magnitude again?
For the moment, everything is in the hands of the promoters and the response of Turki Alalshikh, whose decision could define whether or not the boxing world witnesses the most anticipated rematch of recent years.
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