Terence Crawford is edging closer to a return, with a potential March date set for his next fight.
He has been keeping a low profile since picking up the undisputed super middleweight crown in September.
What happened?
Crawford recently shifted attention toward a current middleweight titleholder, Janibek Alimkhanuly, which seems to have cooled speculation about an immediate rematch with Canelo Alvarez.
Why it matters for Terence Crawford
Crawford appears ready to chase more history when he returns, with signs pointing toward that comeback taking shape sooner rather than later.
He had been linked with a rematch against Canelo for his return, but also briefly found himself connected to a short-notice bout with Jake Paul.
What comes next?
According to Chris Mannix, Crawford is now looking at a March date for his next fight, which would likely rule out the Canelo rematch.
Crawford has made it clear he’s open to facing ‘Qazaq Style’ down the line, sending a direct message to the middleweight titleholder.
Alimkhanuly, the WBO and IBF middleweight champion, is preparing for a bout against Erislandy Lara this December, where he’ll aim to add the WBA title to his collection.
Crawford has stated his interest in a matchup against the unbeaten Janibek Alimkhanuly, who currently holds a 17-0 record.
“Keep running through them. We will meet soon I promise you,” Crawford said in response to DAZN Boxing’s post about Alimkhanuly.
Mannix posted on X, “Terence Crawford is not in the mix to face Jake Paul, sources say. Crawford is targeting his own event in March.”
Crawford appears to be closing in on a matchup with another world champion, with plans already forming around an ambitious fourth undisputed title bid.
He will be keeping a close watch on next month’s action, as Alimkhanuly prepares for his bout against Lara.
On November 4, 2025, Mannix provided an update on Crawford’s plans, which seems to have ruled out the Canelo rematch.
Crawford is focused on his own event in March, with a potential matchup against Alimkhanuly on the horizon.
The middleweight titleholder, Alimkhanuly, will aim to add the WBA title to his collection when he faces Lara in December.
Crawford will be watching closely, as he prepares for his own return to the ring in March.
Crawford’s potential return date has been set, with a March matchup against Alimkhanuly a possibility.
He will be looking to make history with a fourth undisputed title bid, as he chases another world championship.
The boxing world will be watching closely, as Crawford prepares for his return to the ring.
He will be looking to face Alimkhanuly, with a potential matchup between the two world champions on the horizon.