Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez might be in some deep trouble after the sort of performance he showcased last Saturday night in Riyadh against the unknown William Scull for the IBF belt. Now, unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has made things worse for Canelo by giving two-weight undisputed champion Terence Crawford the blueprint to beat Canelo.

Canelo mostly chased after Scull during their fight, failing to cut off the ring throughout their 12-round fight. It basically revealed the kink in Canelo’s armor, exposing that with age, the Mexican superstar has slowed down significantly. Adding to his woes, ‘Bud’ Crawford, who was confirmed to be Canelo’s next opponent on September 12th, is known for his footwork and agility—something he showcased against Errol Spence Jr. in 2023.

Before Saturday’s fight, Canelo seemed to have had one clear advantage over Crawford—power! However, after ‘Cinnamon’ failed to hurt Scull significantly, it’s clear that ‘Bud’ Crawford won’t have to worry about Canelo’s devastating power if he stays active on his feet throughout the fight. If this wasn’t enough, Dmitry Bivol just spilled the beans on how to beat Canelo.

“ I think I was just myself without fear,” Bivol told DAZN Boxing after Saturday night’s event. “ Because most of his opponents—they have fear and they don’t do what they can do. They [are] very tight mentally and body. They don’t throw enough punches. I think this is the most important.”

Bivol and Canelo fought back in May 2022, and the fight ended with a massive upset when Bivol outboxed Canelo to win the light heavyweight fight. While Bivol just made things harder for Canelo Alvarez, a new update reveals who will promote the fight.

Dana White will promote Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford

Dana White is officially stepping into boxing with a massive debut: the long-awaited showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Scheduled for September 12 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, the fight will headline the launch of White’s new venture, TKO Boxing, in collaboration with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh.

“We will deliver the fight of the century with @RiyadhSeason on Sept. 12 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium,” Alalshikh wrote on X. “The legend @Canelo defends his @ringmagazine title vs. the great @terencecrawford.” While White wasn’t present during the in-ring face-off, Alalshikh later confirmed, “My brother @danawhite will promote this first TKO boxing event with me. It will be something crazy.”

That said, while Canelo Alvarez initially appeared to be the favorite heading into his fight with Terence Crawford, his lackluster performance against William Scull may be shifting the odds. Now, Dmitry Bivol has added to the pressure by revealing what he believes is the secret to beating Canelo. Could this insight give Crawford an edge?