Canelo Alvarez will be inactive to the second quarter of 2026 due to elbow surgery. This month he fought with the wounded elbow during the defeat from Terenka Crawford on September 13.
Time axis to return Canelo 2026
According to ESPN, the Mexican Canelo star (63-3-2, 39 KO) will recover for two months after surgery, and then need an additional “12 to 15 weeks” before he can resume the training. The operation will take place at San Diego, California.
So, instead of the former undisputed champion, super medium -sized in the average fight in February 2026. In his third fight against the four fighting contract with the Riyadh season of Turki Alalshikh, he will have to wait from May to September.
Possible opponents of the return of Canelo
- Terenca Crawford [rematch]
- Chris Eubank Jr.
- Hamzah Sheeraz
- Christian Milli
With the money that Turks can invest in the marketing of fighting between Canelo and one of these warriors, it can be a successful undertaking. There would not be much interest from the American market, watching Canelo Fight Sheeraz, Eubank Jr. or Mbilli. If Turki invest Gazillions in advertising, that’s good.
Placing Canelo’s fight in Netflix will probably cause huge viewership. Fans of Great Britain would like to see how Canelo is fighting Sheeraz or Eubank Jr. because they are one of them.
Rematcha with 38-year-old Crawford (42-0, 31 KO) would be the best plant for Alvarez, because it would give him the chance to multiply the 12-round unanimous loss of decision, which he suffered against the native Nebrask at the Allegiant stadium.
It would be ideal if the fans saw better how Canelo is fighting someone else, such as Mbilli, Lester Martinez, David Benavidez or Oslyys Iglesias. Fans prefer to see how Canelo is fighting one of these versatile fighters, instead of perceiving Crawford as his opponent.
Nation Vegas “Take: Crawford Rematch would be the cause of money
Handling a rematch with Crawford would be like a grip of money. In addition, it was not an electrifying fight to watch. Crawford ran around the ring, boxing, rarely involved until the rounds of the championship. For fans who like chess matches between older warriors, they would be satisfied with the fight. For most people who demanded actions, they were disappointed.
The style of the People’s People has never been particularly humorous to watch, which is one of the factors for which his promoters were in the best rank were never able to change him into a star. From the perspective of Nation Vegas, the only fun I’ve ever seen from Crawford was against Errol Spence.
Contrary to popular belief, Crawford did not avoid other fighters throughout his career. He got all the fights he needed at the age of 135 and 140. He did not encounter problems until he moved to 147 and could not fight these fighters:
- Manny Pacquiao
- Errol Spence
- Keith Thurman
- Danny Garcia
- Shawn Porter
Crawford finally fought Spence and Porter. It was not a large deal, like many fans and some media members who played it.
Nation Vegas has been writing about a fighting game since 2012 and is now a writer with Boxing News 24. Over the years, he has gained a reputation of a powerful relationship from both crucial events and growing perspectives, providing messages, combat reports and functions connecting to fans around the world.
With over a decade of experience, Nation combines a pointed analysis with the available style, thanks to which its work is a reliable source for readers who want to follow sport from every angle. His consistency and passion for boxing established him as a respected voice on the site.
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