Exciting Boxing Matchup
In an exciting boxing matchup slated for September 13, Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight titles against Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, a historic event set to be streamed live on Netflix.
Knockout Bonus Announcement
Adding an intriguing twist to the bout, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, announced during a press conference in Riyadh that a knockout bonus will be introduced as a new incentive for both fighters.
Alalshikh has been vocal about his desire to elevate the quality of boxing, denouncing the so-called “Tom & Jerry fights,” where one competitor merely evades the other instead of engaging. The introduction of a knockout incentive aims to motivate fighters to seek decisive finishes, with Alalshikh stating,
“We will not have [Tom & Jerry fights] anymore. This will apply to this fight and other future promotions.”
Fighter Confidence and Records
While the specifics of the bonus amount remain undisclosed, it draws parallels to the Performance Bonuses utilized in the UFC, championed by Alalshikh’s collaborator, UFC CEO Dana White. The announcement sets an exhilarating tone as both fighters prepare for what is expected to be a dramatic clash.
Crawford, boasting an impressive record of 41 wins and no losses, with 31 of those victories coming via knockout, expressed unwavering confidence in his ability to claim victory, asserting,
“No one can dictate my style to me; I’ve been fighting my whole life. I can guarantee I won’t be running, but I will engage.”
Conversely, Álvarez, with a record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, dismissed Crawford as just another opponent, emphasizing his determination to prevent Crawford from achieving a historic milestone of holding undisputed titles in three different weight classes.
“He’s not going to beat me; I am a winner,”
Álvarez stated, reinforcing his status as a formidable champion.
Aiming for Historic Titles
Crawford’s intention to ascend from the 154-pound division to the super middleweight category at 168 pounds comes with the ambition of not only preserving his undefeated streak but also securing all four major world titles, which would make him the first male boxer to do so across three distinct weight classes.
“Those belts are definitely coming home with me; come fight night, there’s nothing you can do about it,”
boasted Crawford, setting the stage for a showdown filled with high stakes and fierce competition.
