Terence Crawford Open to Canelo Alvarez Rematch, Talks Weight Class for Next Fight

Terence Crawford's ability to go up from 154 pounds to 168 pounds to face Canelo Alvarez was one of the biggest storylines going into Saturday's highly anticipated bout, and he delivered with a victory.

But that doesn't mean he is going to be bouncing around different weight classes moving forward ahead of a potential rematch.

"Nah, we ain't going up that much," he told reporters (10:50 mark) when asked if there would be a run as a light heavyweight. He also said, "Nope. I ain't going down to 154" when asked if he would consider going back down.

But that leaves the door open for an Alvarez rematch, and Crawford did as well when he said, "I'm open to whatever (13:35 mark). Like I said, I'm going to sit back and enjoy my victory with my team."

Given his decision to move up weight classes, it was fair to wonder if Crawford could handle Alvarez's overall power throughout the 12 rounds.

However, he did more than just handle the power and instead dictated the tempo throughout the fight with a combination of impressive defense and timely attacks. ESPN's Andreas Hale noted he finished with a 115-99 advantage in total punches and 45-16 advantage in jabs.

"He outworked Alvarez when it counted most, the most telling moment happening in the 11th round when a simple jab landed by Crawford forced Alvarez to step back and shake his head in disbelief," Hale wrote.

There may have been an element of surprise that will not be present again if there is a rematch, which helped Crawford become the first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed champ in three different weight classes.

For his part, Alvarez is open to a rematch.

"Like I said to him, I feel great to share the ring with great fighters like him," Alvarez said after the fight (1:40 mark). "And if we do it again, it's going to be great. But you know what? I'm glad to share the ring with great fighters. And I'm glad to be here."

Yet Crawford turns 38 years old this month and just further cemented his legacy on a national stage with one of the most impressive victories of his career. He is undefeated (42-0, 31 KOs) and could very well call it a career after such a crowning achievement. 

If that ends up being the well-deserved case, Alvarez will have to find a new opponent as his career continues.