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WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: CANELO - 167.5 LBS., CRAWFORD - 167.5 LBS. By Dong Secuya PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 Sep 2025 
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford officially made weight at 167.5 pounds Friday in Las Vegas — clearing the final hurdle before one of the most anticipated clashes in modern boxing history. This moment marks not just the formal green light for Saturday’s undisputed super-middleweight title fight, but the culmination of months of speculation, transformation, and preparation — especially for Crawford, who is stepping into the ring at a career-high weight. For Crawford (41-0-0, 31KOs), this weigh-in represented more than a number — it was a declaration. The four-division world champion and two-division undisputed champion, whose last outing was at super welterweight (154 lbs) over a year ago, has now officially jumped two full weight classes to challenge Canelo for super-middleweight supremacy. His shredded, muscular frame drew audible reactions from the crowd and commentators alike, with many noting the dramatic but carefully engineered transformation. There was no sign of bloating or bulk for its own sake — just lean, defined mass, suggesting a disciplined camp that added power without sacrificing mobility. “I feel strong. I feel sharp. And I’m ready,” Crawford said confidently backstage. His presence on the scale — calm, composed, and fully filled out — removed any lingering doubts about his readiness to contend at 168. The question now turns from can he make weight? to can he carry it through twelve rounds against Canelo? On the other side of the scale stood Canelo (63-2-2, 39KOs) — a man who has dominated the super-middleweight division and made this weight class his home. For the Mexican icon, the weigh-in was routine. He stepped up, stripped down, and hit 167.5 without drama, just as he has countless times before. But familiarity does not equal complacency. Canelo knows the stakes: defending his undisputed crown against a pound-for-pound great stepping into his arena. “He made weight. Now he has to fight me,” Canelo, who at 35 years old is two years younger to Crawford but with a lot more boxing mileage, said with a smirk, exuding quiet menace. Canelo looked relaxed but razor-focused, dressed afterward in a crisp designer track suit, his expression stoic and unreadable. The weigh-in might be over, but the war is just about to begin. 
Though both men tipped the scale at the same mark, their journeys to this point could not be more different. Crawford’s 167.5 lbs. is new territory — the result of months of strength training, strategic bulking, and calculated adaptation. For him, every pound above 154 lbs. is uncharted. The challenge will be to see whether his timing, reflexes, and famed switch-hitting style carry the same bite with added weight. Will the new mass amplify his power or diminish his stamina? Canelo, meanwhile, has operated in this weight class — and beyond — for years. He’s fought at light heavyweight. He knows how to manage his energy, conserve power, and punish the body. What he lacks in foot speed, he makes up for in precision, pressure, and experience. This is the essence of the matchup: Crawford climbing the mountain, Canelo guarding the peak. Beyond the physical measurements lies something heavier — the pressure of legacy. For Crawford, victory would be historic: a five-division world champion and the first male fighter to become undisputed world champion in three weight classes and conquering one of boxing’s most dominant champions in his own domain. Making the weight affirms his physical commitment. Now, he must prove he can carry it into battle. For Canelo, defeat would be seismic. At stake is not just his championship status but his standing as boxing’s biggest draw. He’s the veteran here — the one with everything to lose. Both men are unbeaten in years. Both carry the confidence of champions. And now, with the scales balanced, nothing stands in the way. As fight night approaches, the weigh-in provides some tantalizing clues. • Crawford’s Power: Will the added mass translate into knockout strength at 168? • Canelo’s Timing: Can he cut off the ring and land clean shots on a quicker, lighter-footed opponent? • Rehydration Strategy: Post-weigh-in rehydration often creates real fight-night weight gaps. Will Crawford come in heavy to absorb power, or stay light for speed? • Stamina and Pressure: Can Crawford, who has never fought at this weight, maintain pace if the fight goes deep? The weigh-in has answered some questions — but the most important ones remain inside the ropes. Saturday night, it won’t be about weight. It’ll be about will. And in a fight between two of the sport’s most cerebral, conditioned, and accomplished warriors, the margin for error will be razor-thin. Let the battle begin. Below are all the weights of the full card: Saul Alvarez (167.5) vs. Terence Crawford (167.5) Callum Walsh (153.5) vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. (153) Christian Mbilli (167) vs. Lester Martinez (167) Mohammed Alakel (132) vs. Travis Crawford (132.5) Serhii Bohachuk (155) vs. Brandon Adams (156) Ivan Dychko (239.5) vs. Jermaine Franklin (256) Reito Tsutsumi (129.5) vs. Javier Martinez (129.5) Sultan Almohamed (132.5) vs. Martin Caraballo (133) Steven Nelson (171.5) vs. Raiko Santana (171.5) Marco Verde (158) vs. Marcos Osorio-Betancourt (159.5) Click here to view a list of other articles written by Dong Secuya.  |
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