Canelo Álvarez Is Upset He Cannot Get A Rematch Against Terence Crawford
The boxing spotlight is once again on Canelo Álvarez, not because of a new belt, but because a long-awaited rematch will not happen. The Mexican champion openly showed his displeasure after Terence Crawford stepped away without agreeing to a second bout, shutting the door on what Canelo Álvarez viewed as a crucial chance at redemption in the ring. More than a failed negotiation, his camp sees it as a missed competitive opportunity.
After weeks of speculation, Canelo Álvarez addressed the situation directly and admitted the outcome bothers him on a professional level. His position is clear: he wanted the rematch to prove he could make the right adjustments and deliver a different result. People close to his team argue that, given the financial and global impact of their first fight, the rivalry deserved a sequel.
A Competitive Scar That Remains Open
In the career of Canelo Álvarez, losses against Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol came with context, including youth and division changes. The bout with Terence Crawford, however, left a different kind of mark. Despite moving up in weight and entering with limited recent activity, Crawford managed to dictate the tempo and neutralize several of the Mexican star’s usual strengths.
That contrast is what continues to weigh heavily behind the scenes. For Canelo Álvarez, a rematch represented the perfect stage to show tactical corrections and a stronger version of himself. Without that option, the result stands as final on his record — something that rarely sits well with elite fighters.
The Mexican has also stressed that a second fight would have been a major win for the sport itself, given the worldwide attention generated by their first clash.
A New Plan Without Crawford In The Picture
With Terence Crawford no longer active, the team around Canelo Álvarez is mapping out the next phase of his career. The objective is to compete again for world championships and face reigning titleholders to rebuild momentum and authority in his division.
One of the leading candidates mentioned is Christian Mbilli, who is emerging as a strong option for Canelo Álvarez’s next high-profile return bout. The strategy is straightforward: stack meaningful wins and capture belts to keep his name at the top of the boxing conversation.
Even as he moves forward, the feeling remains. For Canelo Álvarez, not getting a rematch with Terence Crawford leaves an unfinished chapter that, for now, cannot be rewritten inside the ring.
