Canelo Álvarez Hasn't Forgotten His Losses: He'll Seek Revenge Against Terence Crawford and Dmitry Bivol in 2027
Canelo Álvarez has two major targets in sight for 2027: settling the score with Terence Crawford or Dmitry Bivol. Eddy Reynoso revealed the Mexican boxer's plans and hinted at when he could return to the ring.
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez is already working on the next steps of his career after reclaiming the World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight championship. His team is considering several options for 2027, with the goal of keeping him in high-profile fights and pursuing new challenges.
During the opening ceremony of the 64th WBC Convention, his trainer, Eddy Reynoso, discussed the Mexican boxer's plans and hinted that two potential matchups could hold special significance for him.
Terence Crawford and Dmitry Bivol Are the Rivals Canelo Wants to Face
Reynoso confirmed that Canelo Álvarez is seeking a rematch against Terence Crawford or Dmitry Bivol, two of the three fighters who have defeated him throughout his career. The trainer acknowledged that a second fight against the American is one of their priorities, although it would depend on Crawford deciding to come out of retirement.
"Hopefully Crawford comes out of retirement, because that's a rematch we're targeting, or a rematch with Bivol. We'll see what comes next year," Reynoso said. He also acknowledged that both losses were difficult for the Mexican boxer, making a second fight particularly meaningful for his team.
Canelo Could Return to the Ring in March or May
The Mexican boxer's next fight could take place between March and May 2027, two months his team is already considering for his first bout of the year in collaboration with Saudi promoters. Reynoso said they were pleased with Álvarez's return following his loss to Crawford.
On October 31, Canelo defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia and reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title. The next objective is to put together a schedule that will keep him among the division's leading contenders.
Osleys Iglesias Is Also Among the Options
The rematches are not Canelo's only possibilities. Reynoso mentioned Cuban boxer Osleys Iglesias, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight champion, as another option for a potential unification fight in the 168-pound division.
The trainer also confirmed that discussions are underway to renew Álvarez's agreement with Turki Al-Sheikh, president of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. For now, 2027 looks set to bring several challenges, although the big question remains which of these matchups will ultimately become the Mexican boxer's next fight.
