đ„ “Do not respect because he is Mexican”: Terence Crawford unleashes furor before his fight with Canelo, and Álvarez’s response ignites the world of boxing! đ„
The boxing world is in flames after an explosive statement of the Welterweight Terence Crawford champion, who, in the previous one of his expected confrontation with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, launched a comment that has shaken the foundations of the sport: “Not respect because he is Mexican.” These words, pronounced during a press conference on August 17, 2025, unleashed a storm of reactions between fans, analysts and media, polarizing the boxing community and fanning the rivalry between two of the best fighters in the world.
Crawford, known for his undefeated 38-0 record with 29 knockouts, gave no more context to his statement, but the impact was immediate. In X, Mexican fans exploded in indignation, with messages such as: “Crawford crossed the line! Canelo will teach him respect in the ring.” Others, however, defended the American, arguing that he seeks to heat the fight to generate expectation. A user wrote: “Racist or strategy? Crawford knows how to get into Canelo’s head.” The controversy reached global levels, with hashtags like #crawfordvscanelo and #norespeto trending in social networks.
However, Canelo’s response was swift. Just minutes after Crawford’s comment, the Mexican icon, visibly calm but with a palpable intensity, responded with five words that resonated as a thunder: “The ring will speak for Mexico.” The phrase, brief but full of pride, caused a deafening ovation of fans present and unleashed an online support wave. Mexican fans flooded X with tricolor flags and messages such as: “Canelo, national pride! Cronga to Crawford!” International media, from ESPN to TV Azteca, praised Álvarez’s composure, highlighting their ability to transform an insult into motivation.
The confrontation, scheduled as a shock of Titans for the title of super medium weight, was already one of the most anticipated events of the year. Now, Crawford’s words have raised tension to never seen levels, turning the fight into a personal and cultural battle. Experts point out that Crawford, known for his tactical cunning, could be trying to emotionally destabilize Canelo, who at 35 is still the face of Mexican boxing. However, others warn that underestimating Álvarez, with his 62-2-2 and 39 knockout record, could be a fatal mistake.
Crawford’s team has kept silent about the controversy, while Canelo’s coach Eddy Reynoso commented: “Terence can speak whatever, but Saul responds with his fists. Mexico is with him.” The Nevada Athletic Commission, which will supervise the fight, has confirmed that both fighters will go through rigorous anti -doping tests, dissipating previous rumors over possible irregularities.
In X, the debate continues without brake. Some users speculate that Crawford is playing a psychological game, while others accuse him of crossing a dangerous line by introducing a cultural element in rivalry. A viral tweet summarized the feeling of many: “Canelo not only fights for himself, fight for Mexico. Crawford will pay expensive.”
As the date of combat approaches, the tension continues to grow. Can Crawford support your words with a historical victory, or will it be Canelo who silence your rival with a dominant performance? One thing is safe: this fight will not only decide a title, but will define legacies and unleashed passions as it has rarely seen in boxing.
