Overview
- Ring Magazine moved Terence Crawford to No. 1 pound‑for‑pound and dropped Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez to No. 10 following the September 13 decision in Las Vegas.
- Brian “BoMac” McIntyre urged Álvarez to keep fighting, Eddy Reynoso signaled a reset with rest and adjustments, and WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán defended Canelo’s legacy.
- Promoter Ben Shalom said Chris Eubank Jr. wants Canelo in 2026, potentially at Wembley after a November rematch with Conor Benn, though no bout is agreed.
- Crawford said Canelo underestimated him and was surprised by his power, pointing to what he viewed as a misread from Álvarez’s corner.
- Asked about David Benavidez, Crawford indicated reluctance due to size differences, saying the matchup would favor the larger fighter.