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Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez casually expends $3.8 million on luxury watches prior to his Terence Crawford bout

Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez splurged on expensive timepieces, spending a substantial amount in the millions, expanding his already expansive watch collection. As the undisputed super-champ, Alvarez found time to invest in his luxury watch collection.

Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez spends $3.8 million on watches casually before his bout against...
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez spends $3.8 million on watches casually before his bout against Terence Crawford.

Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez casually expends $3.8 million on luxury watches prior to his Terence Crawford bout

Canelo Alvarez Faces Terence Crawford in High-Stakes Boxing Showdown

In a highly anticipated matchup, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will take on Terence Crawford this weekend, with the Mexican fighter looking to buck a recent trend and secure a knockout victory.

Canelo Alvarez, a natural super middleweight (168lbs), has been on a six-fight winning streak since suffering the second loss of his career to Dmitry Bivol. His victories during this period, however, have not come by way of knockout. Terence Crawford, on the other hand, is a formidable opponent, having won world titles at lightweight, super lightweight, and welterweight.

The contractual agreement for the highly anticipated bout does not include a rehydration clause, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. While some believe it could lead to a more evenly matched contest, others argue it could potentially favour the larger fighter.

In a surprising turn of events, Terence Crawford's trainer, Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre, stated that they don't care about the absence of a rehydration clause.

Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez has been making headlines off the ring with his lavish spending. He recently purchased four new timepieces from Jacobs & Co. Boutique in New York, with the total cost of the watches approximated at $3.8 million (£2.8m). The priciest of these purchases was a Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather watch, for which he spent $500,000 (£433k). He also splurged $900,000 (£666k) on one watch and an additional $1m (£740k) on another.

Terence Crawford, on the other hand, has not publicly disclosed the details of his watch collection. Comparative records regarding the prices he has paid for his watches are not available.

As for the fight itself, Terence Crawford is set to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his four major sanctioning body belts. The fight will be a significant test for both fighters, with each hoping to secure a decisive victory and solidify their position as the undisputed king of the boxing world.

Canelo Alvarez is expected to earn around $100 million for his fight with Terence Crawford, making it one of the most lucrative fights in the history of boxing. The stakes are high, and both fighters are eager to prove their worth in the ring.

The weigh-in for the fight will take place on the day before the fight, with a second-day weigh check included in the contract to limit weight gain between the weigh-in and the fight.

Canelo Alvarez regained his undisputed crown in May by beating Caleb Plant for the IBF belt he relinquished last year. Terence Crawford, meanwhile, made his super welterweight (154lbs) debut last August, beating Israil Madrimov on points for the WBA belt at the weight class.

The fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with both fighters bringing their A-game to the ring. Fans are eagerly awaiting the contest, which is set to redefine the boxing landscape.

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