The long-anticipated showdown between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford could finally take place in September 2025, aligning with Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations. According to Boxing News Online, the two pound-for-pound stars met privately in London last week, reportedly initiating negotiations for the fight. While this bout is being organized under the watchful eye of boxing enthusiast Sheikh Turki Al-Sheikh, it appears Canelo and Crawford started discussing terms independently of him. #canelo #terencecrawford #caneloalvarez ESPN’s boxing analyst Mike Coppinger has suggested that the fight is nearing a deal: “From what I’m hearing, they’re in the process of finalizing terms for a September fight during Mexican Independence Day weekend. It’s set to take place in Las Vegas, with a 168-pound weight limit and no rehydration clause.” A key hurdle in the negotiations is Crawford’s required weight adjustment. With an undefeated record of 41-0 (31 KOs), Crawford would need