Hearn: “Canelo Versus Crawford Only Works For Me In America!”

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The talk of the town is this possible dust-up between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after the pair had a sit-down with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in London. Now, on paper, this fight is the stuff of dreams—two legends, plenty of belts between them, and the kind of clash that makes fans weak at the knees. But here’s the rub: where’s it going to happen?

Saudi Arabia has been trying to crown itself the “fight capital of the world,” like they’re the new Vegas or something. But let’s be real, throwing money at a sport doesn’t mean you get its soul. Riyadh might have gold-plated everything, but where’s the atmosphere? The passion? The die-hard fans yelling from the cheap seats? Eddie Hearn’s not buying into the idea either. He told DAZN News, “Canelo versus Crawford only works for me in America. I’m not sure Canelo-Crawford happens in Saudi if I’m honest, or at all.”

And honestly, he’s got a point. Fights like this aren’t just about two blokes punching each other—it’s about the legacy. It’s about the crowd roaring at Madison Square Garden or the T-Mobile Arena. You’re not going to get that same vibe with VIPs sipping mocktails in Riyadh, pretending they know who’s in the ring.

Now, let’s talk about the fighters. Crawford? The man’s a machine. He became a four-weight world champion in 2024 after dismantling Israil Madrimov. He’s at the peak of his powers. And then there’s Canelo, who’s been ticking along nicely with wins over Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga. But as Hearn bluntly put it, “I don’t see a lot of options for Canelo at the moment.” Translation? This fight could be massive, but it’s also a bit of a last roll of the dice for both of them.

If this fight happens—and that’s still a big if—it needs to be somewhere that understands boxing. Somewhere with history, with proper fans, not just people there for the Instagram photos. Vegas, MSG, Wembley or even Tottenham — take your pick. Anywhere but a soulless desert PR exercise.

So, fingers crossed this fight gets made and gets the stage it deserves. Because boxing’s about more than just money—it’s about the roar of the crowd, the history in the air, and two legends giving it everything they’ve got. And no amount of Saudi cash can buy that.




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