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Canelo Alvarez to Skip Cinco de Mayo, Target September Return With Crawford Rematch in Sight

Talks for a Crawford sequel have not advanced, according to Canelo’s camp.

Overview

  • Eddie Reynoso confirmed Alvarez will break his usual May date and aim to fight in September 2026.
  • Alvarez is prioritizing a Terence Crawford rematch for that return, though no agreement is in place.
  • Crawford responded to the reported plan by saying, “That’s new news for me,” signaling no active deal.
  • Crawford’s coach has indicated a steep asking price of about $100 million for a rematch, according to reports.
  • The WBC has stripped Crawford of its super middleweight belt and lined up Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Christian Mbilli for the vacant title, while David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is expected to headline May 2.