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Terence Crawford called out once again for ‘the biggest fight in boxing’: “We need it”

Terence Crawford has been urged to make a U-turn on his retirement, told there is “no bigger fight” in boxing. The 39-year-old called time on his illustrious career in December, having become a three-division undisputed king by dethroning Canelo Alvarez…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:45 AM
Terence Crawford called out once again for ‘the biggest fight in boxing’: “We need it”
Key Things to Know
  • Canelo Alvarez has publicly called out Terence Crawford for a rematch, describing it as the biggest fight in boxing.
  • Terence Crawford retired unbeaten after defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision at super-middleweight.
  • Alvarez stated to Ring Magazine that he now knows how to correct his mistakes in a potential rematch.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canelo Alvarez has called for a rematch against the retired Terence Crawford, stating there is no bigger fight in boxing. Crawford retired unbeaten at age 39 after dethroning Alvarez by unanimous decision to become a three-division undisputed champion and five-weight world titleholder. Despite links to opponents like Jaron Ennis and Ryan Garcia, Crawford has shown little interest in returning.

Alvarez told Ring Magazine he understands his mistakes from their first encounter and hopes Crawford agrees to a sequel. Before any rematch could occur, Alvarez is scheduled to face WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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