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SHOCK: CANELO ALVAREZ CONFIRMS CRAWFORD REMATCH NEGOTIATIONS ARE GO

Canelo Alvarez has requested a 2026 rematch with Terence Crawford after losing their first fight. Negotiations are underway, but questions remain over the financial backing and fan interest.

SHOCK: Canelo Alvarez Confirms Crawford Rematch Negotiations Are GO
Crawford Holds ALL Cards: Canelo Begs For Second Fight

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are negotiating a rematch for 2026. After losing to Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) in the "Fight of the Century" earlier this year on September 13 in Las Vegas, Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) has demanded the rematch.

Canelo and Crawford are reportedly in talks to fight again, according to TV Azteca. Since neither combatant has any thrilling options, social media fans are largely in favour of a second fight.

Canelo has never expressed a desire to take on David Benavidez, while Crawford, 38, has already turned down a bout.

Canelo-Crawford is ageing, sluggish, and not as strong as it once was. It would be unwise to pit them against the best 168-pounders and most definitely not against the top 175-pounders. Therefore, they should consider running it back.

On September 13, 2025, Crawford defeated Canelo via unanimous decision in 12 rounds at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Crawford only made a brief appearance in rounds 4, 9, and 12.

Apart from those few moments, Canelo was primarily restrained by Crawford's movements, jabs, and wrestling holds, which prevented him from escaping. Watching it was not thrilling. 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112 were the results.

Alvarez will need to make many changes if he wants to win the rematch since Crawford will be sticking to his hit, move, and hold strategy from the previous bout. Although that style is hard to match, many find it extremely boring to watch.

Turki's Uncertain Role


Whether Turki Alalshikh will fund the Canelo vs. Crawford match is still unknown. It makes sense that he would not want to. He gave the two boxers a huge sum of money in September of last year, but their performance was extremely poor, comparable to what spectators witnessed in the highly anticipated 2015 bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

Questions about funds


Crawford reportedly received $50 million and Canelo $150 million for the bout. It is unclear if they would want a pay increase or comparable compensation from Turki for their rematch. After their performances in September of last year, would they even be worth a small portion of that sum? They were not fighting at the calibre of fighters who should be paid enormous sums of money.

Turki must pit Canelo and Crawford against a seek-and-destroy fighter like Benavidez to make the most out of his investment. Fans would find that much more fascinating to watch than a repeat of the first Canelo-Crawford bout.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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