The highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 13 in Las Vegas just got even more thrilling. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, has announced a knockout bonus for the winner if the fight ends by KO.

The Announcement

During the kickoff press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Alalshikh emphasized his commitment to ending 'Tom & Jerry fights,' where one fighter avoids engagement while the other chases. To promote more aggressive and entertaining matches, Alalshikh introduced a knockout bonus that will be implemented in future fights he promotes, starting with Alvarez-Crawford.

Fighter Confidence

Both fighters expressed their confidence in the upcoming bout. Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) stated, 'However I got to fight, I'm going to win. I'm not going to let someone else tell me how to fight when I've been doing that my whole life.' Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) countered, 'He's not going to beat me. Don't worry about it. I'm a winner.'

Historical Stakes

Crawford aims to make history by becoming the first male boxer to be undisputed in three weight classes. Despite moving up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez, Crawford remains confident in his ability to secure all four major world title belts.

Conclusion

With the added incentive of a knockout bonus, the fight promises to be an electrifying event for boxing fans worldwide. The stakes are high, and both fighters are determined to leave their mark in boxing history.