Canelo‘s Ranking Shifts, Future Fights โFocus on Matchups, Not Titles
LAS VEGAS – September 19, 2025 โฃ – Following Terence Crawford‘s dominant victory, Canelo รlvarez’s position inโ the boxingโ world is undergoing a reevaluation, with a shift in focus from title accumulationโข to strategically chosen matchups. While previously โฃpursuing championships across multiple weight classes, indications suggest Canelo is now prioritizing specific opponents and potentially exploring catch-weight fights.
The change comes as โขCanelo appears less inclined to chase titles at 168 pounds, โaccording to recent commentary. This signals a potential new โphase in his career, prioritizing lucrative โฃand compelling fights over sanctioningโ body recognition. The discussion surrounding Canelo’s โnextโ move comes amid debate about Crawford’s future, with some suggesting a drop โขto 160 pounds.
Fans and analysts are already โspeculating about potential opponents for Canelo. One name gaining traction isโฃ Christian Mbilli, with boxing enthusiasts eagerโค to see โhow Canelo โwould perform against a consistentlyโค active puncher. Others have โsuggested Crawford should “give allโ 4 belts the Riddick โขBowe treatment,” โreferencing Bowe’s โrelinquishing of titles.
However, some believe Crawford should โdisregard external opinions โฃand pursue his own path,โ having “earned the right to do whatever โhe wants to do.” Concerns have also beenโ raised about Crawford’s size, with one commenter stating he “might be tooโ small for 160,” and that fighters at โฃ168 wouldโ pose a significant threat. Another observer noted Canelo’s reliance on power, characterizing himโฃ as an “exposedโฆfighter against the skilled.”