Overview
- U.S. and Mexican outlets, including USA Today, The Ring and TV Azteca, report that Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and his team have opened negotiations for a second fight with Terence Crawford in 2026.
- Terence Crawford has not publicly commented on the reported talks, maintaining silence since the negotiations were first reported.
- Canelo lost their first meeting in September 2025 by unanimous decision, with Crawford taking the super‑middleweight titles.
- Canelo remains under a multi‑fight agreement with Saudi promoter Turki Al‑Alshikh, with future bouts expected to be split between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
- Rival contender David Benavidez renewed his call for a bout with Canelo, alleging the Mexican star has avoided him and arguing fans want him or Dmitry Bivol as alternatives.