4<\/p>\n Canelo has proven himself to be a tricky opponent with only two losses across his appearances in four-weight classesCredit: Esther Lin\/PBC<\/p>\n The Mexican’s next opponent is Terence Crawford<\/a>, in what is anticipated to be by far the biggest fight of 2025.<\/p>\n Crawford will step up in weight from 154lbs to 168lbs to challenge for Alvarez’s undisputed titles, as two of the leading pound-for-pound operators go head-to-head.<\/p>\n While they have their differences, both men have shared the ring with Khan in their illustrious careers.<\/p>\n The American will certainly be hoping not to meet the same fate as their mutual foe ‘King Khan’ did when he faced off with Canelo.<\/p>\n Especially as the 35-year-old revealed in a DAZN documentary in 2022 that his brutal knockout left him worried for Khan’s health.<\/a><\/p>\n He said: \u201cWith Amir Khan<\/a>, he scared me a little.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt a bit worried. I actually went over to see if he was okay. It was the natural reaction.<\/p>\n \u201cThe knockout was too strong. And on top of that, when he fell to the canvas, he twisted his neck badly.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, I thought something more than a knockout had happened.\u201d<\/p>\n Khan weighed in at 158lbs in comparison to Canelo’s 187lbs on fight night.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Khan’s head bounced off the canvas as Canelo sent him down in a devastating one-punch KO 4<\/p>\n It was a brutal end and he was concerned for his opponent given how much power he had put him down withCredit: Getty<\/p>\n In the early rounds the Olympic silver medallist looked light on his feet, but by the fourth Canelo began finding opportunities to catch Khan out.<\/p>\n It was then that the momentum shifted, and in the sixth round the Mexican landed a devastating right hand that cut their WBC middleweight title fight short.<\/p>\n Khan later likened the shot to being ‘hit with a baseball bat’.<\/p>\n Canelo will certainly be hoping to bring that punching power into his next bout.<\/p>\n With Crawford taking on the challenge of stepping up two weight classes to meet Canelo in the ring in Las Vegas, like Khan did back in 2016. <\/p>\n ‘Bud’ has had to pack on 14lbs to reach the 168lbs limit<\/a> for their blockbuster showdown this weekend, so he will have the weight advantage that Khan was lacking nine years ago.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Canelo’s record matches up well to Crawford, with the pair barely separated on paper going into their blockbuster bout<\/p>\n When he fought Khan in 2019, Crawford also stopped the Briton in the sixth round after landing a low blow<\/a>.<\/p>\n While ‘Bud’ was certain his shot was above the belt, his opponent begs to differ.<\/p>\n Khan said in a post-fight interview: \u201cI was caught with a shot below the belt. I could feel it in my stomach. I feel I couldn’t continue. I’m a warrior, I’d never give up a fight like this, I was in pain.\u201d<\/p>\n What is up for grabs as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford clash?<\/p>\n Both men will be vying for a knockout, especially with the undisclosed financial bonus on offer<\/a> from Saudi boxing promoter, Turki Alalshikh.<\/p>\n In their massive undisputed super-middleweight title fight, Canelo will be looking to retain his titles as Crawford seeks to extend his professional record to 42-0.<\/p>\n![\"Canelo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia_05_04_2024_Fight-1.jpg\")
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