Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny has added fuel to the already electric buzz around the upcoming boxing mega-fight between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford . In an interview with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, the Grammy-winning reggaeton artist declared that not only does he want to fight the winner, he believes he can knock them out.
Bad Bunny: “Canelo has never been knocked down, and I have the punch”
The bold comments came during a casual conversation recorded at a New York restaurant, where Bad Bunny was joined by producer Tainy and Llanos. When asked which boxer he’d want to face, Bad Bunny didn’t hesitate: "Right now I’d like to fight the winner between Canelo and Crawford."
Referring specifically to Canelo Alvarez , who boasts a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, the singer said confidently, “Canelo has never been knocked down, and I have the punch.”
That statement quickly went viral, sparking a flood of reactions across social media from boxing fans and entertainment followers alike. As of now, Canelo Alvarez has not responded to Bad Bunny’s challenge. The Mexican boxing superstar is currently preparing for his September 12 showdown against Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a fight that has already drawn global attention.
Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, presents a formidable challenge. Yet in the midst of serious predictions about the bout, Bad Bunny’s unexpected declaration injected a dose of surreal entertainment to the pre-fight buzz.
Dream fights: Ali, Chávez, and a 15-round war
The conversation didn’t stop with Canelo and Crawford. Bad Bunny went further, naming Muhammad Ali and Julio César Chávez as his dream opponents in a fantasy boxing scenario.
“My ‘dream match’ would be against Muhammad Ali, who I think I would have beaten, and Julio Cesar Chavez,” he said. “It would have been a 15-round fight, give and take, in Mexico or Puerto Rico.”
While the confidence is characteristic of the artist, fans and pundits were quick to point out the difference between showmanship and professional combat. Ali, widely recognized as the greatest of all time, and Chávez, one of Mexico’s most celebrated boxing legends, each defined generations in the sport.
Bad Bunny’s combat sports credentials
Though Bad Bunny has never fought in a professional boxing ring, he’s no stranger to physical performance and combat sports culture. His appearances in WWE have earned praise for both dedication and athleticism, surprising even seasoned wrestling professionals.
He is also a regular presence courtside at NBA games, follows the NFL, and maintains a growing reputation as a multi-sport enthusiast.
But stepping into a real boxing ring with someone like Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford? That’s a different kind of challenge entirely.
As Apratim Banerjee of IMAGO/GDA notes, “He might land a punch or two on Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford, but can he take what will come in response?” For now, it seems Bad Bunny’s ambitions lie more in hype than hard training, but his passion, and confidence, are not in question.
Bad Bunny: “Canelo has never been knocked down, and I have the punch”
The bold comments came during a casual conversation recorded at a New York restaurant, where Bad Bunny was joined by producer Tainy and Llanos. When asked which boxer he’d want to face, Bad Bunny didn’t hesitate: "Right now I’d like to fight the winner between Canelo and Crawford."
Referring specifically to Canelo Alvarez , who boasts a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, the singer said confidently, “Canelo has never been knocked down, and I have the punch.”
👀 Ojito Canelo y Crawford
— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) May 9, 2025
Bad Bunny quiere ponerse los guantes con ganador de esta pelea 😱🥊
🔥El boricua tiene mucha confianza en sus puños… ¡Hasta con JC Chávez se hubiera aventado!
🎥 Ibai/YT pic.twitter.com/8QRqx233X1
That statement quickly went viral, sparking a flood of reactions across social media from boxing fans and entertainment followers alike. As of now, Canelo Alvarez has not responded to Bad Bunny’s challenge. The Mexican boxing superstar is currently preparing for his September 12 showdown against Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a fight that has already drawn global attention.
Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, presents a formidable challenge. Yet in the midst of serious predictions about the bout, Bad Bunny’s unexpected declaration injected a dose of surreal entertainment to the pre-fight buzz.
Dream fights: Ali, Chávez, and a 15-round war
The conversation didn’t stop with Canelo and Crawford. Bad Bunny went further, naming Muhammad Ali and Julio César Chávez as his dream opponents in a fantasy boxing scenario.
“My ‘dream match’ would be against Muhammad Ali, who I think I would have beaten, and Julio Cesar Chavez,” he said. “It would have been a 15-round fight, give and take, in Mexico or Puerto Rico.”
While the confidence is characteristic of the artist, fans and pundits were quick to point out the difference between showmanship and professional combat. Ali, widely recognized as the greatest of all time, and Chávez, one of Mexico’s most celebrated boxing legends, each defined generations in the sport.
Bad Bunny’s combat sports credentials
Though Bad Bunny has never fought in a professional boxing ring, he’s no stranger to physical performance and combat sports culture. His appearances in WWE have earned praise for both dedication and athleticism, surprising even seasoned wrestling professionals.
He is also a regular presence courtside at NBA games, follows the NFL, and maintains a growing reputation as a multi-sport enthusiast.
But stepping into a real boxing ring with someone like Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford? That’s a different kind of challenge entirely.
As Apratim Banerjee of IMAGO/GDA notes, “He might land a punch or two on Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford, but can he take what will come in response?” For now, it seems Bad Bunny’s ambitions lie more in hype than hard training, but his passion, and confidence, are not in question.
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