The boxing world is bracing for ⁢a ⁤monumental clash on September 13th,as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to meet in a highly anticipated battle for the undisputed super middleweight title. The event, marking the inaugural fight card for Who Boxing, has ⁤already⁣ generated significant buzz, ⁣even spilling over into a tense⁢ exchange⁣ at the pre-fight press conference on June 20, 2025, requiring intervention⁤ from Dana white to prevent⁤ a physical‍ altercation.

Both fighters are widely considered among the best pound-for-pound⁤ boxers currently competing, and their upcoming bout promises to be a ‍defining moment in both of their already illustrious careers.

Crawford’s pick for All-Time Great

As Crawford prepares to ⁤face Canelo, he’s offered his perspective on the greatest boxer in history. Despite boasting an unblemished‍ professional record‍ – a feat⁢ Canelo‍ hasn’t achieved, having suffered two defeats – Crawford has unequivocally named Floyd Mayweather as his choice.Speaking to Seconds Out, Crawford⁣ stated, “In my opinion,⁢ the best boxer in history is Floyd Mayweather. His punches were powerful, and he managed to defeat virtually all of his opponents in professional boxing.”

This isn’t simply a matter of respect; Mayweather has also publicly praised Crawford, recently identifying him as⁤ the current pound-for-pound number one, as reported on August 9, 2025 (Floyd Mayweather on Crawford).

A Historic Opportunity for “Bud”

Crawford enters the ⁣fight as the underdog, largely due to the significant size difference between the two competitors.‍ however, a victory over canelo would not only be a monumental achievement but would also see Crawford equal a significant milestone in boxing history.⁤ A win would make him a five-weight world champion,matching Floyd Mayweather’s record (Mayweather’s record purse).

Crawford believes that achieving this feat would firmly establish his place among the ⁣sport’s all-time greats, potentially ranking him⁤ within the top five boxers of all time.