Canelo Alvarez confirmed that he plans to compete for two more years before retiring.
Despite his September 2025 loss to Terence Crawford, which cost him his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title and his subsequent elbow surgery, the 35-year-old still has plans on boxing. Canelo headlines in Riyadh on September 12, 2026, marking the debut of Canelo Promotions. A four-fight agreement with the Saudis ensures Canelo will fight through late 2027, likely targeting a vacant world title in his return. With 68 professional fights, Canelo is prioritizing “big” matchups to erase the memory of his unanimous decision loss to Crawford. While Crawford is currently retired, Canelo remains open to a rematch. Otherwise, he will spend his final 24 months facing other top contenders.
“I don’t know. I’m thinking maybe two years. I don’t need it, [but] I still enjoy it. If I [fight] once a year, maybe [I can go on] a little bit [longer]. Once a year, for me to rest my body, I think I can fight more [than two years],” Canelo said