HOT NEWS: Eddie Hearn Stuns Boxing World – Says Canelo Could Retire Before Crawford Clash!

Football Sally Rose — June 3, 2025 · 0 Comment

HOT NEWS: Eddie Hearn Stuns Boxing World – Says Canelo Could Retire Before Crawford Clash! ‘THIS B*TCH WILL RETIRE SOON’

Prominent boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has sent shockwaves through the sport with a bold and provocative prediction: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez might retire before facing Terence Crawford in a highly anticipated super fight. Speaking at a press event in London earlier today, Hearn didn’t mince words, declaring, “This b*tch will retire soon,” igniting a firestorm of reactions across the boxing community.

The statement comes amid growing speculation about Canelo’s future, especially with his next fight against Edgar Berlanga Jr. looming on September 13, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs), the undisputed super middleweight champion, has been a dominant force, but at 34 years old, questions about his longevity are mounting. Hearn, who promotes Crawford, suggested that the Mexican superstar might opt to step away from the ring rather than risk a clash with the undefeated welterweight kingpin Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs).

Hearn’s comments were laced with confidence in Crawford, who recently solidified his legacy with a stunning ninth-round knockout of Israil Madrimov on May 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, capturing the WBA super welterweight title. “Canelo knows Terence is a different beast,” Hearn said. “He’s avoided him for years, and now with Crawford moving up to 168 pounds, the pressure’s on. I think he’ll hang up the gloves before that fight happens.” The promoter’s remarks echo a sentiment shared by some fans on X, where debates about a Canelo-Crawford superfight have raged for months, with many pointing to Canelo’s reluctance to face elite opposition at higher weights.

Canelo’s camp has yet to respond directly to Hearn’s outburst, but his trainer, Eddy Reynoso, recently emphasized the focus on the Berlanga fight, dismissing rumors of retirement. “Canelo is in peak condition,” Reynoso told reporters last week. “He’s not running from anyone, especially not Crawford.” The Berlanga bout, set to air on Amazon Prime PPV, will be Canelo’s third defense of his Ring, WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles, following victories over Jaime Munguia and a grueling war with Jermall Charlo in 2024.

The potential Crawford-Canelo fight has been a topic of fascination since Crawford’s dominance at 147 pounds, where he unified all four major titles. His move to 154 pounds and subsequent win over Madrimov have fueled calls for a jump to 168 to challenge Canelo. However, Hearn’s claim suggests a strategic dodge by Canelo, who has faced criticism for selecting winnable opponents after his loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022. Posts on X have highlighted Canelo’s avoidance of Crawford, with some fans labeling it a “ducking” scandal.

If Canelo were to retire before the clash, it would mark a seismic shift in boxing. Crawford, at 37, is still in his prime and hungry for legacy-defining fights, while Canelo’s departure would leave a void at super middleweight. Hearn’s blunt prediction—“This b*tch will retire soon”—has only intensified the drama, leaving fans and analysts speculating whether Canelo will prove his doubters wrong or bow out on his own terms.

As the boxing world awaits Canelo’s response, all eyes are on September 13. Will he silence Hearn with a dominant performance against Berlanga, or could this be the beginning of the end for the Mexican icon? Stay tuned for more updates.