UFC fans send message to Dana White as Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford becomes official: “Can’t wait until Turki takes over MMA”

The eagerly awaited fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will be held in a football stadium in Las Vegas.

UFC fans send message to Dana White as Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford becomes official: “Can’t wait until Turki takes over MMA”

Dana White gets called out after the confirmation of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight (Image via Instagram/Imago)

The boxing community has recently experienced a resurgence due to several major matchups and super fights. One prominent example is the back-to-back fights between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Additionally, the announcement of an intriguing matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has sparked excitement within the community.

The Ring Magazine, recently acquired by the chairman of the Saudi GEA, Turki Alalshikh, has confirmed that Alvarez and Crawford are scheduled to face each other at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will mark the first boxing match held at the stadium, which has a seating capacity of 65,000.

The fight date has not yet been revealed, but it is reported to take place in September. Boxing insider Mike Coppinger initially shared information about the potential date for the matchup between Crawford and Canelo. With confirmation from The Ring Magazine, excitement has built around this highly anticipated event. One of the reasons for that is the backstory behind the matchup.

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Interestingly, Crawford has always shown interest in the matchup, believing that a fight against Canelo could be a lucrative opportunity for him. In contrast, the Mexican boxer has not shared the same mindset. While he never outright refused the possibility of the fight, Alvarez seemed hesitant and was not overly eager about it. Nonetheless, as things currently stand, the undefeated American boxer and the Mexican boxing sensation are set to clash.

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Fight fans react to the official announcement of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford

Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA), is reportedly the key figure behind the matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Since entering the boxing world, Alalshikh has been instrumental in creating some of the most exciting bouts in the sport. His influence on the fight between Alvarez and Crawford has garnered him praise from fans.

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Turki Alalshikh with Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez (Image via Instagram/@turkialalshik)

Many fans have expressed their admiration for Alalshikh, but some UFC supporters are calling out CEO Dana White regarding the announcement of this superfight. Specifically, they are disappointed about the lack of similar superfights in the UFC. Here are some of their reactions.

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A majority of boxing fans expressed their excitement about the news of the upcoming fight. Notably, a few even shared their predictions for the matchup between Canelo and Crawford. However, there have been several concerns regarding the significant weight difference between the two boxers. That being said, it will be interesting to see how this fight actually pans out.