Crawford sets price for confrontation with Alvarez in the ring.
Cashing in Big on the Ring
Boxing legend Terence Crawford casually spills the beans on his bank account ahead of his highly-anticipated showdown against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Here's the tea, straight from Sportskeeda:
"I'm bringing home a cool $10 million for this battle. You think I'm pulling your leg? Well, you wouldn't know, would you? My legacy means more to me than wads of cash. Get ready because after this fight, I'll be reigning supreme in a third weight class as an undisputed champ."
It's important to note that Crawford outclassed Israil Madrimov last summer, while Alvarez edged out William Saunders in May. The September 14 melee gives Crawford a shot at becoming the first boxer ever to hold the undisputed title in four divisions, while Alvarez gets another go at defending his crown.
And that's not all...
- David Benavidez fires shots at Dmitry Bivol, accusing the latter of ducking their bout.
- Tony Bellew predicts Dubois could give Usyk trouble in their rematch.
- Kantemir Agalarov hints at his upcoming boxing match and throws out potential opponents for his Top Dog bout.
Money Talks
Purse details reveal that Crawford pockets $10 million for the matchup, a far cry from earlier estimates that claimed he'd rake in up to $50 million[3]. In contrast, Alvarez is reportedly guaranteed a whopping $150 million[1][3][4]. So, while the dough is stacked heavily in Canelo's corner, this fight means everything to Crawford's legacy and a shot to etch his name in boxing history.
[1] https://www.evenbetgaming.com/news/canelo-alvarez-vs-saul-canelo-all-the-pu Collapse link
[2] https://www.sportskeeda.com/boxing/news-terence-crawford-risks-losing-legacy-fight-canelo-alvarez Collapse link
[3] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-04/canelo-alvarez-and-terence-crawford-showdown-to-generate-200-million-Collapse link
[4] https://www.forbes.com/sites/tyshintaylor/2021/11/18/sports-betting-odds-canelo-vs-crawford-boxing-fight-on-stream-live-black-friday/?sh=6006bd1c5b92 Collapse link
[5] https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1546822890039873341 Collapse link
- The bookmakers are preparing for a nationwide flurry of bets, given the high stakes of the Crawford-Alvarez fight.
- Regardless of the financial difference in their purses, sports enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the Crawford-Alvarez boxing match, which could determine Crawford's undisputed status across multiple weight classes.
