Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford both successfully made weight for their highly anticipated bout on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This match sees Canelo defending his undisputed super middleweight title against Crawford, a former two-division undisputed champion. Both fighters weighed in at an identical weight of 167.5 pounds.
This weight marks a career high for Crawford, who steps up from 154 pounds to challenge Canelo at 168 pounds. With an impressive record of 41-0 with 31 KOs, Crawford is aiming to become the first male boxer to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes. In his previous fight against Israil Madrimov in August 2024, Crawford weighed 153.4 pounds.
Canelo, who has been active at 168 pounds for ten of his last eleven fights, holds a record of 63-2-2 with 39 KOs. His previous career high was 174.4 pounds, recorded during a fight against Dmitry Bivol in May 2022. Currently, Crawford and Canelo are ranked No. 3 and No. 8, respectively, on ESPN’s pound-for-pound list.
As the fight date approaches, both fighters are generating significant interest among boxing fans. The stakes are high for Crawford, who stands on the brink of history should he emerge victorious. The event promises to deliver electrifying moments as two champions clash in the ring, each aiming to solidify their legacy in the sport.
