His Excellency Turki Alarcik hopes to make Canelo Alvarez vs. Terrence Crawford happen in the not too distant future.
The chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority told ESPN that he is considering holding the superfight in the United States in December or January.
“I'm working to deliver [Canelo] but it's going to be a big battle [for Crawford]”We will discuss the name with him,” Alarusik said. ”
Crawford, a former two-division open champion, is working with Alarusik in preparation for his fight against WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Los Angeles.
If he wins, “Bud” should get a fight with Canelo next.
“We've got two of the top fighters of not just the last year, but the last 10 years,” Crawford said of a potential fight with Canelo.
“You have two fighters who have been at the top for 10 years. You have the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and you have the No. 1 money man. I don't want to overlook anyone. No, I have a fight.'' It's scheduled for August 3rd and that's my main focus. ”
Canelo defended his undisputed super middleweight title by unanimous decision against Jaime Munguia on Saturday night, proving he's still the best 168-pounder on the planet.
Crawford was present at the fight and handed down the verdict shortly after.
“I think it was a good match,” he added. “I think Munguia fought well.
“I think his inexperience caught up with him and he got down and set up, and by not stepping in with punches, Canelo was able to calmly counter and choose his shots.…Canelo He was really patient.”
Alarusik will also host a British vs. American 5-on-5 event in December in the same format as the Queensbury Matchroom 5-on-5 on June 1, but with a team of British boxers and a team of American boxers. Compete against.
This is all part of the Saudi boxing chief's plan to fix boxing.
”[Boxing] It's broken, but I don't think it's necessary to put everything back together,” Alarusik said.
“Indeed, boxing reigned at the pinnacle of world sport for much of the 20th century.
“However, with the best competition relegated to pay-per-view, the sport's lack of a central governing body, and minimal Olympic disciplinary action, the sport's popularity has declined since then. is in decline.
“We need to improve on something else. We have a strategic vision to identify untapped opportunities and work to improve the market.”