Terence Crawford threatens to retire from the fight against Canelo: The reason will leave you speechless!

The world boxing community is in shock after an explosive rumor: Terence Crawford, the undefeated “Bud”, would have threatened to retire from the expected super fight against Canelo Álvarez, scheduled for September 13, 2025 in Riad, Saudi Arabia. What is the reason behind this decision? A dark secret or just a psychological trick before the fight of the century?

The story behind the drama

According to an exclusive source of the Crawford training camp in Omaha, Nebraska, the boxer with a 41-0-0 record called an urgent meeting with his team last week. The source reveals that Crawford is “extremely upset” by a secret clause in the fighting contract, apparently related to the distribution of profits and control of combat conditions. An anonymous member of the Crawford team said: “Bud feels that they are not respecting it. He is willing to leave the fight if Canelo and the organizers do not play clean.”

The rumor intensified when a mysterious publication in X, from a supposedly close account to Crawford, said: “Do not corner a lion. The truth will soon come to light.” Although the publication was quickly eliminated, it unleashed a storm in the boxing community, with fans speculating about a possible “conspiracy” by Canelo or Turki Alalshikh, the tycoon behind the Riyadh Season event.

Canelo vs. Crawford: a fight to the limit

The fight between Canelo Álvarez (62-2-2) and Terence Crawford is the center of attention of the boxing world. Canelo, icon of the Supermedian category with the titles of the AMB, CMB and OMB, is considered the “invincible king” in this weight. On the other hand, Crawford, known for his masterful technique and his ability to climb quickly, risks to face Canelo in Supermediano, a land dominated by the Mexican. However, Crawford’s physical disadvantage has led many to doubt his victory possibilities.

Experts suggest that Crawford could be using psychological tactics to destabilize Canelo, known for his calm in the ring. However, if Crawford really retires, it would be the greatest scandal in the recent history of boxing, seriously affecting his reputation and that of the Riyadh Season event.

Community reactions

The boxing community in X is divided. Crawford fans believe they have valid reasons to react. A user wrote: “If Canelo and the organizers are playing dirty, Bud has the right to retire. He doesn’t need Canelo to prove that it is number one!” On the other hand, Canelo’s followers respond: “Crawford is afraid and seeks excuses to escape. He knows he has no chance in Supermedian!”

Turki Alalshikh, the brain behind the event, tried to calm the waters in X: “Everything is under control. The fight will take place as planned, and all will witness a historic night of boxing.” However, the lack of details in his statement has only increased the curiosity of fans.

What is the real reason?

Will Crawford really leave the fight for his discontent with the contract, or is it a strategic play to press Canelo and the organizers? Some sources suggest that Crawford is concerned about his physical condition when climbing to the supermedian weight, while Canelo, it is said, is in his best form after his victory over William Scull in October 2024.

Whatever the truth, this drama has turned Canelo vs. Crawford on the hottest issue of the moment. Will “Bud” go up to the ring to face the “king” Canelo, or will it surprise the world of boxing with an unexpected decision?

Stay attentive to more updates about this explosive drama! What do you think of this scandal? Is Crawford playing with Canelo’s mind or are they really treating it unfairly? Leave your comment below!