Canelo Álvarez and the rematch question: Will he return to the ring against Crawford?

Canelo Álvarez remains the center of attention in the boxing world following his historic defeat against Terence Crawford on September 13 in Las Vegas.

The Mexican suffered his first loss at 168 pounds and the third of his career, while Crawford became the first undisputed champion in three different divisions.

Since then, rumors of a rematch have generated speculation and anticipation among fans and the media.

Canelo Álvarez rematch: Between rumors and reality

Despite public pressure, journalist Dan Rafael revealed that there is no automatic clause guaranteeing a rematch between Canelo Álvarez and Crawford.

“What I hear about Canelo is that there is no rematch clause. He has two more fights under contract with Turki. If Turki said, ‘I want the rematch,’ I suppose they could make it happen, but there’s nothing he can invoke to say, ‘I’m going to have an automatic rematch with Terence Crawford,’” he explained.

This makes it clear that any future matchup will depend on negotiations between promoters and the physical condition of the Mexican, who is currently recovering from elbow surgery.

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Meanwhile, Canelo Álvarez is evaluating his next steps in a competitive and media-driven environment, where decisions affect not only his legacy but also financial earnings and global fan interest.

The anticipation for a rematch remains alive, but contractual and physical realities limit the likelihood of it happening in the short term.

Crawford and the uncertain future of the rematch

Terence Crawford, after making history in boxing, is already considering multiple potential opponents, such as David Benavidez, Dimitry Bivol, and Jaron “Boot” Ennis.

However, many analysts agree that a rematch with Canelo Álvarez would be the most attractive fight, both in terms of media attention and financial reward, guaranteeing a multi-million-dollar purse for Crawford.

The combination of history, spectacle, and global expectations keeps the idea of a rematch alive, although it has not yet been confirmed.

For now, the future of Canelo Álvarez in the super middleweight division depends on his recovery and the strategic decisions of his promoters.

Fans will have to wait to see whether the anticipated second encounter with Crawford will happen or if both boxers will pursue different paths in their careers.