2025 is shaping up to be the year that fight fans have been dreaming of. Canelo Alvarez has signed a lucrative four-fight deal with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, and first up? He’s putting all his belts on the line against IBF World Super Middleweight champion William Scull in May. But let’s be honest—that’s just the appetizer. The real main course? Once the Mexican champion handles business in his first fight, he’s set to square off against the WBA Super Welterweight champion Terence Crawford in September. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast. The biggest hurdle? The massive weight gap that Bud Crawford has to bridge.

Fans are split right down the middle. Some say Crawford has no shot against the bigger, stronger Canelo Alvarez. Others argue that Bud’s slick skills and speed could be the ultimate equalizer. And let’s not forget—sometimes, being the bigger man can work against you. If Canelo’s size slows him down, Crawford could dance circles around him. Even AI got in on the debate, with our team at EssentiallySports running a prediction to see how this fight could play out. And just when you thought the conversation couldn’t get any bigger, the controversial internet influencer Andrew Tate decided to throw his two cents into the mix.

Foolish to bet against Canelo Alvarez

Andrew Tate was spotted in New York just days ago, soaking in the Fatal Fury press conference buzz. With Ryan Garcia set to throw hands with Rolly Romero and Devin Haney gearing up for Jose Ramirez, as an avid boxing fan, Tate decided to join the press conference. But during a quick chat with FightHype.com, Tate had his sights on something bigger—Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. If you thought he’d break it down with some deep analysis, think again. Five words; that’s all he needed. “Hard to bet against Canelo.” No hesitation, no fluff—just straight-up confidence in the 62-2 boxer. And honestly? Can you blame him?

Sure, Canelo Alvarez’s last few fights have been a snoozefest, but his record? Untouchable. He’s handed first losses to some of boxing’s brightest. Be it Caleb Plant, Gennady Golovkin, Billy Joe Saunders, Jaime Munguia, or Edgar Berlanga, they were all undefeated until they met the Guadalajara native. With a resume like that, the real question isn’t whether he can beat Crawford—it’s why he’s even taking the fight in the first place.

Simple. “You know I can see people want to see that fight too. So I think it’s starting making sense,” Canelo admitted recently. He’s not chasing the legacy—he’s giving the fans what they want. But let’s be clear; Terence Crawford isn’t on his radar just yet. His eyes are locked on May 3rd. One fight at a time.

And what about Crawford? Is he sweating bullets? Not a chance. In fact, he’s already let slip that he’s got a secret weapon in his arsenal.

Terence Crawford is shaking off the cobwebs

Last Friday, the two-division undisputed champion broke his silence. Not with words, but with fists. He hit Instagram with a video of his first workout in months. He shook off the dust after stepping away from the ring since his August 2024 clash with Israil Madrimov. But if anyone thought Bud was rusty, think again. His feet? Still as quick as a cat on a hot tin roof. His hands? Sharper than a butcher’s knife. And with a caption that read, “I hear em talking, just know that. Feels good to be back in the gym.😤,” he made one thing clear. He’s been listening to the doubters, but he’s got work to do.

A few weeks back, fans raised eyebrows when he revealed he was walking around at a career-heaviest 186 lbs. Even Mikey Garcia sounded the alarm. He warned that too much bulk could slow his fast footwork down—his biggest weapon against Canelo. But from the looks of it, Crawford seems like he knows this fight isn’t about size—it’s about everything.

So, do you agree with Andrew Tate? Is Canelo Alvarez still the safe bet? Or will Bud Crawford prove that skill beats size when the bell rings?