American retired boxing great Terence Crawford has stated that he is not surprised by Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez's decision to return to the ring to face French contender Christian Mbilli on September 12, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Crawford's Take on Alvarez's Comeback
There were speculations that Alvarez might retire after his surprising unanimous decision loss to Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight title bout in September of the previous year. However, Crawford believes that Alvarez does not want to end his career on a losing note, which is why he decided to fight again.
According to Crawford, the decision by Alvarez to take on Mbilli is a logical step for the Mexican star, who is looking to rebound from his first loss in years. Crawford emphasized that Alvarez's competitive spirit and legacy drive him to continue fighting rather than walk away after a defeat.
The upcoming bout between Alvarez and Mbilli is expected to be a major event in the boxing world, with Alvarez aiming to reclaim his status as one of the sport's top pound-for-pound fighters. Crawford, who defeated Alvarez in their previous encounter, has expressed his support for Alvarez's decision to return to the ring.
