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Canelo regrets not mandating a second meeting with Crawford, after being outclassed during their clashCredit: Getty<\/p>\n
And unfortunately for Alvarez he was comprehensively beaten in a punch-perfect masterclass from Crawford to snatch his undisputed titles<\/a>.<\/p>\n Immediately, many suggested that a rematch would be the natural option with the former champion spurred on by revenge.<\/p>\n But it never came, with Crawford instead opting to vacate the titles and retire from the sport<\/a>, leaving with an unblemished record.<\/p>\n For Alvarez, he thinks it was his biggest mistake, but still believes Crawford should return for a rematch.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n He explained: \u201cNo, it was [a rematch] never discussed.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was some mistake on my side to not sign for a rematch, because the champion always needs to [insert] a rematch clause and I didn\u2019t, for some reason, but I think that things happen for a reason. <\/p>\n “I hope that the rematch can happen, if not, it\u2019s fine \u2013\u00a0\u00a0we need to move forward, right?<\/p>\n “I\u2019m surprised [he retired without the rematch]. As a fighter, you want a rematch to show it again, and I\u2019ve always done well in my rematches, so it surprised me a lot.<\/p>\n \u201cIt it what it is. It is his life, his career, and I can do nothing with that. I got the feeling that he\u2019s going to come and fight again, but you need to respect that. If he\u2019s out, he\u2019s out, right? But I hope not.\u201d<\/p>\n A second meeting would likely be another mega-money deal after the original event was a commercial blockbuster.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Crawford retired after capturing the belts, and has shown no new interest in returningCredit: Getty<\/p>\n But it appears further away than ever with Crawford content with life outside of the squared circle.<\/p>\n Alvarez is instead focusing on earning his titles back the hard way, with his October 31 clash with WBC champion Christian Mbilli<\/a> in the distance.<\/p>\n Crawford would have accepted rematch, now not interested<\/p>\n As for Crawford, he is now happily retired and after an opportunity to face Janibek Alimkhanuly at 160lbs collapsed<\/a>, he was satisfied with his decision.<\/p>\n But despite no longer holding interest in a rematch with Alvarez, the 38-year-old insists he would have honoured the clause.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cCanelo [rematch] was off the table. <\/p>\n “There was no rematch clause. If the rematch clause was in the contract then I would have honoured that.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Terence](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crop-3556298.jpg\")
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