Canelo Alvarez Signs Four-Fight Deal, Including Terence Crawford Super Fight

The Mexican boxing icon's new agreement with Riyadh Season sets up a blockbuster bout with Crawford in September 2025 and sidelines a rumored Jake Paul matchup.

Canelo Alvarez has finalized a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, beginning in May 2025 and concluding in October 2026.
The deal includes a highly anticipated fight against Terence Crawford, scheduled for September 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Potential opponents for the first fight in May 2025 include Jermall Charlo or Bruno Surace, with the venue set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The third and fourth fights in the deal, planned for February and October 2026, remain undecided, with Dmitry Bivol and rising stars like Hamzah Sheeraz among possible contenders.
A rumored matchup between Canelo and Jake Paul has been shelved, with Canelo opting to focus on traditional boxing opponents in his final career phase.