Perhaps fans’ wishes may finally be answered. For a long time, there has been clamoring for a fight between two of boxing’s biggest stars—Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. For one reason or another, the matter seemed to drift into uncertainty. However, the onset of the new year has brought positive vibes to one of the most anticipated matchups in boxing history.

Recently, Canelo Alvarez was seen mingling with HE Turki Alalshikh at the Ring Magazine awards in London, a moment that many viewed as a promising sign. Despite frequent callouts from Crawford, Alvarez had remained noncommittal. When finally asked the big question, he reportedly named a massive purse as the condition to fight the Nebraskan southpaw. Later, a publicized disagreement with the Riyadh Season head followed, leading many to believe the fight might never happen. However, recent reports suggest progress is being made to turn this dream matchup into a reality. The reaction to these developments speaks volumes about how eagerly fans await this historic clash.

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on the brink of a blockbuster fight?

Renowned boxing journalist Julius Julianis was cited by @knockoutalerts, which shared a photograph of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The accompanying caption read, “Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in the works for September of this year in Las Vegas.”

To make his intentions clear, Terence Crawford vacated the welterweight division—where he had become an undisputed champion for the second time—and moved up to face Israil Madrimov. His unanimous victory on the Riyadh Season card in Los Angeles further bolstered his case.

But such fights, between a superstar and a pound-for-pound great, are genuinely rare. Given its magnitude, fans may prefer to wait until the very last moment—a confirmed fight—to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, for some fans, the signs are already enough to speculate on the potential outcomes. Let’s take a look at what a few of them had to say.

A generational fight that could go either way

This fan is supremely confident in a ‘Bud’ Crawford victory. They said, “Bud is about to beat the sh*t outta Canelo! Both are great fighters, though. 💯.” Experts predict that the matchup between these two modern-day greats will be highly competitive. However, to dominate as a champion like Canelo Alvarez is no small feat. The Mexican icon has been boxing since his teens and has faced some of the biggest names across 66 professional fights. Without a doubt, he can bring more to the fight than many might anticipate.

The next fan shared a similar view. They said, “Bud gon have Canelo scheduling fights against Jake Paul and Conor after this 😭✌🏽.” Many expect the fight with Crawford to be lucrative enough to cement Alvarez’s legacy. However, as the fan humorously suggested, Alvarez might need to explore other options, such as Jake Paul or ‘The Notorious.’ Still, it’s too early to say, isn’t it?

Though they sounded like they were joking, this fan might have highlighted a key aspect of the potential Crawford vs. Alvarez fight. “This is going to break PPV sales, haha,” they said. With Las Vegas as the venue, the fight will undoubtedly demand a strong pay-per-view presence. Regardless of the price, fans may flock in droves to purchase the broadcast—such is the scale of this matchup!

A Canelo fan wasn’t far behind. “Rip Crawford,” they said. This reflects what many experts believe could be the potential outcome of the showdown. Given his experience and skill, Canelo Alvarez could prove to be a strong match for a technically crafty switch-hitter like Terence Crawford, especially with his powerful punches.

Skeptics also made their voices heard. This user said, “I’ll believe it when they both connect a punch.” Perhaps the discourse will continue for the next few days or weeks until something is officially confirmed.

However, one major concern regarding the Crawford-Alvarez matchup remains the weight issue.

Although Crawford has moved up to 154 pounds, he is still two weight classes below Alvarez. There is no certainty that the Mexican champion would agree to drop down for a meetup or fight at a catchweight. Even if Crawford agrees to move up, there’s the question of whether he will be able to maintain his speed and power. Many point to the Madrimov fight. For the first time since December 2016, Crawford went the whole distance. They worry how increasing weight can drain energy and potentially impact skills.

What about you? Are you also excited about the possibility of the Terence Crawford-Canelo Alvarez fight actually happening?