Last year, Eddie Hearn said Jaron Ennis wouldn’t get a fight with Terence Crawford anytime soon, noting that Crawford would want “a sh-t load of money.” Still, he believed the matchup could materialize in late 2025. Hearn suggested that if Ennis kept progressing and Bud Crawford stayed active, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh could step in to make it happen. Fast forward to now, and while no official announcement has been made, it seems Hearn spotted the perfect chance to strike the deal early.
With barely 20 days left until fight night at Allegiant Stadium, the 12-round clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is already being hailed as one of the greatest bouts of this era. Crawford is moving up two weight classes, but many diehard fans believe he has what it takes to