Canelo vs Crawford: Power, Warnings, and a Fight for History
We are now just a few weeks away from one of the biggest boxing events of 2025: Canelo Álvarez versus Terence “Bud” Crawford. The fight is scheduled for September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the undisputed super middleweight championship will be on the line. Canelo will be defending all four of his belts—WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF—against a challenger who has decided to climb two weight divisions in order to face him. The anticipation is massive, and the opinions around the fight are just as intense.
One of the most talked-about voices to join the conversation recently was Amir Khan, the British fighter who once shared the ring with both Crawford and Canelo. Khan knows exactly how dangerous these two men are, and his words have carried weight. Speaking about Canelo, he issued a strong warning to Crawford: the Mexican has “devastating power.” That description didn’t come out of nowhere. Khan himself was brutally knocked out by Álvarez back in May of 2016, in a fight that ended with a single crushing punch in the sixth round. That moment left a lasting impression on him, and now he’s reminding Crawford that power is something you can’t underestimate.
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Khan did admit, however, that this fight is not a one-sided affair. In fact, he gave Crawford a slight edge—about 55% to 45% in his words—mainly because Crawford is fresher and has taken less damage over his career. The American is known for his technical skills, his ability to adapt in the ring, and his intelligence as a fighter. But he has never fought at 168 pounds, and that’s where questions arise. Moving up from 147 to 168 is a massive leap, and even Joe Rogan, who recently discussed the fight on his podcast, said it’s “a lot of weight to give up.” Yet, Rogan also acknowledged what Canelo has proven time and again: his chin is solid, his power is undeniable, and he has never been dropped.
For Canelo, this fight is not just about defending titles—it’s also about showing that he still has the ability to finish big fights with knockouts. Since unifying the division in 2021 with a stoppage win over Caleb Plant, he hasn’t scored another KO. Wins over John Ryder, Jermell Charlo, Jaime Munguía, and Edgar Berlanga were impressive, but all of them went the distance. That has made some people wonder whether his style has shifted or if his rivals have simply learned how to survive his power.
Still, for many observers, the fight represents more than just power versus skill—it’s legacy against ambition. Crawford has been perfect throughout his career, never defeated, and is daring to step up for greatness. Canelo, on the other hand, has built a career on facing the best and proving himself again and again. What Amir Khan called “devastating power” might be the difference-maker, or perhaps Crawford’s speed and ring IQ will rewrite the story.
Either way, come September 13, fans are expecting a battle that could be remembered as one of the defining moments of this boxing era.
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