Terence Crawford, the reigning undisputed champion at 147lbs, has expressed his openness to a rematch with Errol Spence Jr., a bout that promises to reignite one of boxing’s most anticipated rivalries. Despite both fighters moving up to 154lbs, Crawford insists that a second showdown is still very much a possibility.

In their first encounter, Crawford delivered a masterful performance, dominating Spence and securing the victory to claim the undisputed titles. The Las Vegas bout was a commercial and fan success, but the contracted rematch never materialized as both fighters transitioned to the super-welterweight division.

Now, as Crawford prepares to face WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3, he sees a clear path to a potential unification clash with Spence at 154lbs. “The possibility is there,” Crawford told Forbes. “He’s [Spence] fighting [Sebastian] Fundora for his titles [WBO and WBC]. I’m fighting for a title [Israil Madrimov’s WBA 154lbs title], and there is the possibility. He wins his fight, God willing, and I win my fight, God willing, and there’s the possibility.”

The anticipation for a rematch is fueled by the intense rivalry that had built up over several years. Despite the one-sided nature of their first fight, the prospect of these two elite fighters clashing again continues to generate significant interest.

Crawford, who has been unstoppable in his career so far, faces a challenging bout against Madrimov. Should he emerge victorious, he could potentially move up in weight again, eyeing an unprecedented mega-fight with pound-for-pound star Canelo Alvarez at 168lbs. Such a bout would not only be a commercial juggernaut but also a defining moment in Crawford’s illustrious career.

Crawford’s trainer, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, believes a victory over Canelo could serve as a fitting final chapter for Crawford. “Bud has got it in him [to defeat Canelo]. I can see him doing it. Is it a challenge for him? Of course. Is it a challenge for the whole team? Of course, but that’s what we’re in the business for, being great. I know that Bud has the tools to beat him. If Bud beats Canelo, we may damn near retire, if you beat the pound-for-pound king. But my mind is on Madrimov,” McIntyre told Fight Hub.

As Crawford, now 36, approaches the twilight of his career, several high-stakes fights remain on the horizon. While the potential bout with Canelo looms large, a sequel with Spence would undoubtedly captivate the boxing world. However, Spence must first deliver a statement performance in his planned October return against Sebastian Fundora to keep the rematch hopes alive.

The coming months will be crucial for Crawford as he navigates these significant challenges. Regardless of the outcomes, his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of his generation is firmly established, and his willingness to take on all comers continues to endear him to boxing fans around the world.