Journalist Chris Mannix mentioned that Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's plan is to finalize the rematch with Terence Crawford in September to regain his super middleweight belts.

In an analysis for DAZN Boxing, Mannix explained that Canelo Alvarez has no other media-driven options for his comeback, aside from David Benavidez, and that's why he prefers to challenge Crawford.

“Canelo's plan is to face Crawford again next year. He's looking for that fight, probably in September. It's the first time we've heard him say publicly that he wants a rematch. Canelo has nowhere else to go. He's in the final stretch of his career and has already cleared all the relevant names at super middleweight,” he said.

“His team has offered the rematch a couple of times in recent months. The financial motivation is also evident: aside from David Benavidez, no other name generates the media and financial interest that a second fight against Crawford represents,” he added.

In the first fight held in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford was superior to the Mexican thanks to his technique, speed, and boxing intelligence. Although Canelo Alvarez landed some powerful punches, the American fighter managed to neutralize his offense and defeated him by unanimous decision. With this result, Crawford dethroned the fighter from Guadalajara at 168 pounds and made history by becoming an undisputed champion for the third time in a different weight class. After the fight, many believe that the fighter from Guadalajara should retire because he is past his prime. But now the Mexican has made it clear that he is very interested in a rematch with Bud. The former undisputed 168-pound champion underwent elbow surgery after suffering an injury against Crawford and plans to return to the ring in mid-2026. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, 34, lost his undisputed 168-pound championship to Crawford in a historic fight. The Mexican now has a record of 63 wins (39 by knockout), three losses, and two draws in his professional career. Meanwhile, Terence Crawford, 37,He became the undisputed champion of three different divisions by defeating the Mexican and made boxing history. The American fighter remains undefeated and now has 42 wins, 31 of them by knockout.