Terence Crawford, one of boxing’s most outspoken champions, recently fired back at Canelo Alvarez’s reasons for not agreeing to a fight, calling them mere “excuses.” In a recent interview, Crawford highlighted three significant fights from Canelo’s career that, in his view, invalidate the reasons Canelo has given for not facing him in the ring. This bold statement has intensified fan speculation over a potential showdown between two of boxing’s most elite fighters.

Crawford began by acknowledging Canelo’s achievements, noting that his record is filled with impressive wins and challenges. But he quickly pointed out fights that show Canelo has taken on high-stakes bouts across weight classes before—casting doubt on his reluctance to face Crawford. “If he could take on [specific fighters and weight classes], there’s no reason he can’t step up for this fight,” Crawford argued, making it clear he feels the two could deliver a historic matchup.

Crawford cited Canelo’s previous fights against larger opponents, like Sergey Kovalev at light heavyweight, as an example that weight shouldn’t be an issue. He also referenced Canelo’s matches with Gennady Golovkin, noting that these were high-risk fights that didn’t stop Canelo from stepping into the ring. Crawford suggested that, given these precedents, Canelo’s reasons for not fighting him seem unfounded.

The response from fans has been divided. Some believe Crawford has a point, seeing this as an opportunity for Canelo to prove he’s willing to take on any top challenger. Others defend Canelo’s decision to focus on his current weight class and strategic career moves. But one thing’s for sure—Crawford’s comments have added fuel to the fire, heightening interest in a potential fight that could bring together two champions with legacies on the line.

For now, the boxing world waits to see if Canelo will respond to Crawford’s challenge or if the dream matchup will remain a clash of words rather than fists.