Juan Manuel Márquez’s advice to Canelo Álvarez after his fall against Crawford

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez’s defeat to Terence Crawford was more than just losing belts, it was a heavy blow to his image as boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter. However, Mexican legend Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Márquez believes Canelo still has a path to redemption, if he takes the right one.

“Canelo can redeem himself, but not with Crawford,” Márquez told BLCK MNKY TV, where he broke down the fight and its consequences. According to the former world champion, an immediate rematch would be “illogical,” since Crawford proved to be clearly superior both technically and mentally in Las Vegas.

Márquez warns: “A rematch would be a mistake”

Márquez didn’t hold back. A second fight between Canelo and Crawford, he said, would only deepen the crisis.
“The first fight was clear. I only gave Canelo two rounds—the fourth and the ninth. If they fought again, Crawford would win even more convincingly,” said Dinamita.
He emphasized that Canelo’s problem is not only physical but strategic. He needs to rebuild his credibility and confidence step by step.

For Márquez, the solution lies in facing high-level opponents, but not the kind that could destroy his momentum again. “He must pick a strong opponent, but not a dangerous one. A fight that helps him rebuild both his image and self-belief.”

Canelo’s uncertain future

After undergoing elbow surgery, Canelo is in recovery mode, physically and mentally. His return is expected sometime after February, though no opponent has been announced.
This is arguably the most crucial stage of his career: proving that he remains one of boxing’s elite, despite losing his undisputed titles and suffering harsh criticism.

“We need to see Canelo grow again as a boxer,” Márquez said. “He’s a great fighter, but struggles against certain types of opponents. He must adapt, learn, and come back hungrier.”

Rematch or reinvention?

Both Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford have hinted that a rematch could happen, but circumstances don’t seem ideal. Crawford has vacated his WBA super welterweight title, and both fighters are currently taking time off.

The real question: will Canelo listen to Márquez’s advice? Fans demand answers, and now more than ever, a statement performance. In boxing, defeat doesn’t end a career, denial does. And Márquez, a man who reinvented himself multiple times, seems to know exactly what Canelo must do.