Terence Crawford has been offered a history-making boxing comeback in 2026 against an unbeaten star. On October 18, it was reported that Crawford, who landed his third undisputed world championship a month ago, has been tipped to take on a host of massive fights next.
What happened?
Crawford became the first male fighter in boxing antiquity to win a third undisputed crown in the four-belt era after toppling Canelo Alvarez in their undisputed super middleweight title fight.
The Omaha native has now been called out by the undefeated Janibek Alimkhanuly, who wants to grant him a chance to become the first four-division undisputed champion.
Why it matters for Terence Crawford
Alimkhanuly posted on X, saying: “What do you guys think about this? By next May, I’ll have all four belts. And if by then Crawford is still holding all four in his division, we’ll have a clash of two undisputed champions in the fall of 2025.”
The 17-0 Alimkhanuly is poised to meet with Erislandy Lara in a middleweight title unification clash in December.
What comes next?
Crawford has been namedropped by another undefeated champion, Hamzah Sheeraz, who is keen to enter the sweepstakes to fight him instead of Canelo Alvarez.
Sheeraz was speculated to be an “ideal” foe for the Mexican off the back of his clash with Crawford.
Crawford's immediate future in the sport is still up in the air, with the boxing world now his proverbial oyster.
The former light welterweight and welterweight kingpin has been linked with both a staggering move to light heavyweight as well as a drop to middleweight proper.
Crawford's potential return to the ring in 2026 has sparked excitement among boxing fans, with many eagerly awaiting his next move.
As the unbeaten megastar weighs up his options, one thing is certain - his next fight will be one for the ages.
On October 18, the boxing world was abuzz with the news of Crawford's potential comeback, with many speculating about his next opponent.
The Nebraska puncher's historic win over Canelo Alvarez has set him up for a potential fourth undisputed crown, cementing his status as one of the greatest of all time.
With his future in the sport still uncertain, Crawford's fans will be eagerly awaiting his next move, hoping to see him back in the ring soon.
The road to a fourth undisputed crown is paved with challenges, but Crawford has proven himself to be a formidable opponent, capable of overcoming even the toughest foes.
As the boxing world waits with bated breath for Crawford's next move, one thing is certain - his legacy will continue to inspire and captivate fans for generations to come.
Crawford's potential fight against Alimkhanuly or Sheeraz will be a highly anticipated event, with fans eager to see the unbeaten megastar in action once again.
The stage is set for a historic showdown, with Crawford's next fight promising to be an unforgettable experience for boxing fans around the world.
With the clock ticking down to his potential return in 2026, Crawford's fans will be on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what the future holds for their beloved champion.