Terence Crawford in Saudi Arabia to watch Canelo-Scull: The American boxer traveled to Saudi Arabia to see his next opponent, Canelo
The WBA super welterweight champion, Terence Crawford, was present in Riyadh to closely observe the Mexican boxer, Canelo, whom he was scheduled to face on September 13 in Las Vegas.
Terence Crawford, former undisputed two-division champion and current WBA super welterweight champion, traveled to Saudi Arabia to witness the fight between Canelo Álvarez and William Scull. The 37-year-old American appeared at The Venue Riyadh Season as a clear sign that the long-awaited fight against the Mexican is getting closer.
Crawford, undefeated in 41 fights with 31 knockouts, is emerging as Canelo's next opponent on September 13 in Las Vegas, in what would be a historic two-division move up for the American. His last appearance was on August 3, 2024, when he defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision to win the super welterweight title.
Canelo-Crawford: A mega fight in the making
Crawford's presence in the arena during Canelo's presentation did not go unnoticed and could herald a post-fight entrance if the Mexican wins. It would be the first media push toward the fight that would mark one of the biggest superfights in modern boxing.
The potential confrontation between the two fighters has generated great expectations due to their technical prowess and the legacy they represent. Canelo, a four-division champion, and Crawford, considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters, could deliver a fight that transcends divisions and marks a milestone in boxing history.
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney harshly criticized for their performances
On another boxing front, Ryan Garcia was the target of social media ridicule after losing a unanimous decision to Rolando "Rolly" Romero in a historic fight held in Times Square, New York. The fighter, with more than 12 million followers on Instagram, was harshly criticized for his poor performance despite being the clear favorite.
Devin Haney, although he managed to defeat José Ramírez, was also criticized for his lackluster style. The fight saw just 503 punches thrown between the two, the fourth-lowest total in 12-round fights according to CompuBox. Social media quickly filled the internet with memes and satirical comments about the champion's performance.
