Saul Alvarez shared a message on X today, reflecting on his unexpected setback against Terrance Crawford last Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) informed his followers that he’s accepted his “setback with understanding and growth.”
Speculation Surrounds Alvarez’s Future
Alvarez didn’t mention ending his career in his message, but his comment about taking pride in his career accomplishments led some fans on social media to interpret it as having a farewell tone. He also thanked his team and the fans, communicating his feelings after his tough defeat.
Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) is possibly at a low moment in his career, having lost to the 37-year-old Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs), who moved up two weight classes to take the fight for what he stated was for “legacy reasons.”
It might have been easier for Alvarez to lose to someone from the super middleweight or light heavyweight divisions rather than a larger welterweight like Crawford. Alvarez might have never agreed to fight Crawford were it not for Turki Alalshikh offering him a substantial sum of $150 million.
Me siento muy orgulloso de todo lo que he conseguido hasta ahora; siempre se quiere ganar, pero acepto esta derrota con humildad y aprendizaje.
Estoy muy agradecido con mi equipo por todos los sacrificios que hemos hecho juntos en todos estos años.
Yo ya gané porque tengo a… pic.twitter.com/3tlxZ1wIr8
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) September 14, 2025
Emotional Impact of the Loss
Originally, Alvarez wasn’t interested in a fight with Crawford, seeing it as a difficult situation with potential negative outcomes. A loss would have had a major downside for him. Now that he has lost, he seems to be dealing with the emotional impact, based on his post on X.
Alvarez still has two fights remaining on his agreement with Turki Alalshikh. The opponents will likely be chosen by Turki, which could include rematches with Crawford and Dmitry Bivol. If Alvarez faces these fighters, he could lose both and potentially end his career with three straight losses.
The Benefit of a Large Sum
The money he will receive for the fights will be helpful, but he’s already quite wealthy, with an estimated worth of $300 million before his $150 million payout for the Crawford fight last Saturday.
