Two months after Terence Crawford handed Canelo Alvarez the third loss of his career, rumors of a potential rematch in 2026 have surfaced, according to the Mexican outlet TV Azteca.
According to TV Azteca’s social media post, Canelo has discussed plans for a potential rematch, and negotiations are reportedly underway, though specific details remain undisclosed. Crawford has yet to comment or confirm the rematch talks.
Crawford’s first matchup against Canelo in September saw him deliver an impressive performance, defeating Canelo by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, making Crawford the undisputed super middleweight champion. With this victory, Crawford, who has an undefeated record of 42 wins including 31 knockouts, became the first male boxer in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes. He moved up from 154 pounds to 168 pounds to secure the win against Canelo.
Canelo is currently signed to a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh, but his next opponent has not been announced.
When is Canelo vs. Crawford 2?
TV Azteca reports that Canelo has initiated discussions for a potential rematch, with negotiations currently in progress, although specific details have not been disclosed. Crawford has not yet commented on or confirmed the rematch discussions.
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