Boxing-Biggest fight in a decade: Crawford targets history against Canelo

Sign up now: Get STs newsletters delivered to your inbox

FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Canelo Alvarez Terence Crawford Press Conference - Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - June 20, 2025 Terence Crawford during the press conference REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Terence Crawford said he is embracing the magnitude of his upcoming showdown with Canelo Alvarez on Saturday in Las Vegas, calling it the biggest fight in boxing in probably a decade as he bids to become the first male boxer to be undisputed in three weight classes.

Crawford, who faces Alvarez for the super middleweight title, said his preparation has remained consistent despite having to move up two weight classes to challenge the Mexican superstar in a bout that will be streamed live on Netflix.

Same song, just a little higher tone, he told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old American praised Alvarezs experience while backing his own tools to carry the night.

Canelo is very experienced. Im very experienced as well. You got two experienced fighters going head-to-head. The best man is going to win, he said, adding that his footwork and speed could be decisive.

Crawford dismissed concerns about a potential pro-Alvarez crowd at the 65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium, which is home to the NFLs Las Vegas Raiders.

The fight falls on Mexican Independence Day weekend and the Nevada city has a large and growing Mexican population.

Ive been in hostile territory before. This is nothing new for me, he said.

They cant fight for him.

Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) said beating Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs)