Are boxing fans getting greedy? Or has the Riyadh Season team spoiled them to the point where their insatiable desire for thrilling fights now demands constant gratification? For the longest time, fans clamored for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to face off in the ring. Riyadh Season made it happen—not once, but twice. The much-anticipated Fury-Joshua clash remains uncertain, though. But there’s another dream matchup fans have been yearning for: a showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

As he often does, HE Turki Alalshikh took the initiative. Despite initial challenges, he brought the two pound-for-pound kings together for preliminary discussions. In recent days, numerous reports suggest that talks are gaining momentum for a potential showdown between the two former undisputed champions. However, while fans may take pleasure in the progress, a note of caution might be warranted. The proposed terms for the fight—which could generate a staggering $30 million in gate revenue and over a million in pay-per-view buys—might pose significant challenges, particularly for Terence Crawford. In moments like these, one might recall the wise words of ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, whose experienced perspective foresees the potential for disaster.

Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford Showdown: Groundbreaking Details Ahead

A few details about the ongoing discussions surrounding the Crawford-Alvarez fight emerged when Mike Coppinger shared some insights during a conversation with Timothy ‘Tim’ Bradley and Bernardo Osuna. To illustrate his point metaphorically, Coppinger had to step out of the ring and walk into the ‘red zone’ – the critical area on a football field between the opponent’s 20-yard line and the goal line.

Coppinger highlighted recent developments that brought Canelo Alvarez and HE Turki Alalshikh back together. Fans may recall last year’s widely publicized differences between the two. “I think everything’s changed,” said Coppinger, adding, “We had Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford both meeting separately with Turki Alalshikh last week in London, and from what I’ve been told, they are in the process now of finalizing this deal for a fight in September, on Mexican Independence Day weekend.”

The fight could potentially take place in Las Vegas, widely regarded as the boxing capital of the world. While it may not include a ‘rehydration clause,’ the matchup itself could leave Terence Crawford treading carefully. As Mike Coppinger pointed out, the fight is set to take place at the 168-pound limit – the super middleweight division and Canelo Alvarez’s current weight class. This means Crawford would need to move up two weight divisions to compete!

Top Comment by Noname

Nobody had a problem with canelo fighting charlo at 168 from 154, why so much concern about Bud

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As much as Mike Coppinger, boxing fans, and pundits are eager to witness this historic clash between two of the biggest names in modern boxing, the challenge ahead for Crawford is immense. That’s a prospect Mike Tyson wasn’t too thrilled about. Ahead of his fight with Jake Paul, Tyson joined Ma$e, Cam’ron, and Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson on their popular podcast ‘Come And Talk 2 Me.’

Tyson’s Dire Warning About the Fight

The topic of Terence Crawford calling out Canelo Alvarez came up during the discussion. The former heavyweight champion didn’t hold back, stating plainly, “You know I don’t like that fight. I don’t like that fight.” For him, the weight difference sounded quite bothersome. “Too much weight,” he said.

To emphasize his point, Tyson highlighted Crawford’s August match against Israil Madrimov. Just a year ago, Crawford was reigning as a welterweight champion. To signal his intentions, he closed the gap and moved up to 154 pounds. It was a hard-fought contest in which Madrimov managed to take Crawford the full distance – a rare occurrence since 2016.

But he still has two more weight classes to conquer to meet Alvarez in the ring. In Tyson’s view, Crawford ‘shouldn’t have even fought that guy.’

So, was ‘Iron’ Mike foreseeing a disaster in the making? For many fans, the concern may seem irrelevant, as their primary focus is simply seeing the two fighters step into the ring. With months to go before Mexican Independence Day weekend, there’s plenty of time for twists and turns. After all, it’s boxing, where things often change faster than the seasons. Fans will just have to wait and watch as developments unfold.

What about you? Do you think Tyson’s cautionary words deserve serious consideration?