Canelo Alvarez rules out blockbuster showdown with pound-for-pound star, as Mexican great claims he would have ‘everything to lose and nothing to gain’

Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez has ruled out taking on a fellow pound-for-pound superstar in his next fight.

Canelo will return to the ring in May over Cinco de Mayo weekend after defeating Jermell Charlo in his last fight in September.

However, the undisputed super-middleweight world champion is yet to reveal who he will fight.

Welterweight king Terence Crawford, widely regarded as the best boxer in the world, has called for a fight with Canelo, stating he would be willing to move up three divisions to test himself against the 33-year-old. But Canelo has dismissed Crawford as a potential opponent as he believes he would not get any credit for beating the American.

“I have everything to lose and nothing to gain because if I win they will say, ‘Oh, he was too small,’” Canelo said. Box Aztecs while discussing the prospect of confronting Crawford.

The Mexican superstar defeated Jermell Charlo on points in his last fight in September

Canelo has ruled out the possibility of facing Terence Crawford (pictured) in his next fight

Crawford is a three-weight world champion who started his career at lightweight before moving up through the weight classes.

He is now 36 but looked better than ever in his last fight when he defeated welterweight rival Errol Spence before stopping him in the ninth round.

That performance may have convinced some that he could give Canelo a run for his money, despite the Mexican having a clear size advantage, having previously fought at light heavyweight.

But Canelo has dismissed the idea of ​​stepping into the ring with Crawford anytime soon.

Cinco de Mayo weekend is now just eleven weeks away and Canelo is expected to name his opponent for that date soon.

He has said he is reluctant to face a fellow countryman, making it unlikely he will face undefeated David Benavidez.

Jermall Charlo, Jermell’s brother, has been mentioned as a likely option, but he has only fought once since June 2021 and could be seen as a disappointing choice by fans.