In a stunning turn of events, Terence “Bud” Crawford has rejected a $600 million mega fight with super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez. Despite ongoing negotiations for what could have been one of the most lucrative matchups in boxing history, Crawford shocked the boxing world by declaring that Canelo is “not on his level” and expressing no interest in the fight at this time.

Crawford, who remains one of the most dominant names in boxing after dominating the welterweight division, has decided to forgo a matchup that could have elevated his career to new heights. His decision to reject the massive payday has left the boxing community in disbelief.

In a recent interview, Crawford stated, “Canelo is a great champion, but he’s not on my level. I’ve proven what I can do in the ring, and I don’t see any reason to risk facing him. My focus is on continuing to dominate my own weight class, not chasing a fight that offers me nothing.”

The $600 million offer quickly became one of the most ambitious proposals for a boxing bout, with promoters on both sides working tirelessly to finalize the deal. Despite the staggering amount of money involved, Crawford has shown no interest in joining what could have been a historic fight.

Experts have been left stunned by Crawford’s decision, given the appeal of a matchup that could have set a global earnings record. However, some analysts suggest that Crawford may be focused on preserving his undefeated legacy and not wanting to risk facing a formidable opponent like Canelo.

On the other hand, Canelo has maintained his calm stance, stating that he respects Crawford’s decision but emphasized that he is always ready for the biggest challenges. “If Crawford doesn’t want to fight, I understand. Everyone has their own path, but I’ll always be ready for the biggest challenges,” Canelo remarked at a recent press conference.

Crawford’s decision has sparked new speculation about his future in boxing and potential future opponents. Meanwhile, the boxing community continues to hope that Crawford will one day accept the challenge from Canelo, and that a fight between the two might eventually come to fruition.

For now, the possibility of an epic showdown between Crawford and Canelo remains uncertain, but boxing fans continue to dream of a matchup that, if it happens, would mark a defining moment in the history of the sport.