The earliest Terence Crawford could return to the squared circle will be in May 2025, as stated by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia. This significant news was revealed on the Ariel x Ade Show on Tuesday.

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Alalshikh joined the show hosted by Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo on DAZN to explain the situation. He tried to arrange a fight between Crawford and Vergil Ortiz Jnr, but Crawford is currently not ready and not training. There is a small health issue and a little injury that is preventing him from properly preparing for a fight. "I tried and I pushed to do this fight [against Ortiz]," said Alalshikh. "But Crawford now is not ready and not training. He has a small, little health issue, a little injury, but he prefers to fight with us in May and after May. These are the options."Ortiz will fight Israil Madrimov on February 22 in Saudi Arabia as part of the undercard headlined by the rematch between undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.The four-division champion Crawford has an impressive record of 41-0 (31 KOs) and is one of the sport's pound-for-pound kings. He last fought in August when he scored a unanimous decision win against Madrimov for the WBA junior middleweight title.In recent months, the 37-year-old Nebraska native Crawford has been aiming for a showdown against super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.Manouk Akopyan, a sports journalist, writer and broadcast reporter, has been covering these developments. His work has appeared on ESPN, Fox Sports, USA Today, The Guardian, Newsweek, Men’s Health, NFL.com, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Ring Magazine and more. He has been writing for BoxingScene since 2018 and is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and the MMA Journalists Association. He can be reached on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, through email at manouk[dot]akopyan[at]gmail.com or via www.ManoukAkopyan.com.

Details of Crawford's Current Situation

Crawford's current situation is a matter of concern for the boxing community. His absence from the ring has left fans eager to see him back in action. The health issue and injury that he is dealing with need to be properly addressed to ensure his readiness for future fights. It is important for him to take the necessary time to recover and get back to his peak form.The potential fight between Crawford and Ortiz was highly anticipated, but it seems to be on hold for the time being. Ortiz's upcoming fight against Israil Madrimov will provide an opportunity for him to showcase his skills and build his momentum.Crawford's status as one of the sport's pound-for-pound kings adds to the excitement surrounding his return. His record of 41-0 (31 KOs) is a testament to his skill and dominance in the ring. Fans are eagerly waiting to see him in action again and witness his continued success.

Future Prospects for Crawford

With Crawford's expected return in May 2025, there is a lot of speculation about his future fights. Many are hoping to see him face off against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, a highly regarded super middleweight champion. The matchup between these two talented fighters would be a highly anticipated event that could draw a large audience.Crawford's ability to bounce back from this setback and return to the top of his game will be closely watched. His fans and the boxing community are rooting for him to make a successful comeback and continue to make his mark in the sport.In conclusion, Terence Crawford's return to the ring is an event that boxing fans are eagerly awaiting. The details surrounding his recovery and future fights will continue to be closely followed as he works towards getting back in the squared circle.