Shocking news: Floyd Mayweather exposes the alleged use of Canelo Álvarez steroids before the fight against Crawford!

At 01:08 AM +07 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, the boxing world was shaken by an explosive accusation of Floyd Mayweather Jr., who said that Canelo Álvarez would have resorted to the use of steroids for his next fight against Terence Crawford. The statement, made during a live interview with TMZ Sports from Las Vegas, has unleashed a controversy whirlwind, threatening to overshadow one of the most anticipated fighting of the year. Mayweather, with its impeccable 50-0 history, did not skimp in details, intensifying tensions in sport.

Mayweather’s accusation

In the interview, transmitted to 00:45 AM +07, Mayweather directly pointed to Álvarez, saying: “I have heard things, and I would not be surprised if Canelo is using something to keep up at the top. His physique does not lie, and we all know what happened before.” The reference refers to the 2018 scandal, when Álvarez tested positive for Clembuterol, an anabolic agent, before his fight with Gennady Golovkin, a case that attributed to contaminated meat in Mexico. Mayweather suggested that the history could be repeated, especially with the fight against Crawford tentatively for March 2026.

“Terence needs to be attentive. Canelo is not clean as it seems,” Mayweather added, insinuating that the Nevada Athletic Commission should intensify anti -doping controls. The accusation, although without concrete evidence, has lit social networks, with #Caneosteroids Trending in X minutes after the statement.

Context of the fight

The fight between Álvarez (63-2-2) and Crawford (41-0) is emerging as a generational shock, with the undefeated super medium champion facing the king of the Welter weight that seeks to conquer a new division. After the victory of Crawford by Tko over Israil Madrimov on July 19, 2025, the negotiations advanced rapidly, with promoters such as Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn confirming talks for a confrontation in the 168 pounds. Álvarez, 35, has maintained an imposing physique, what Mayweather seems to question.

The Doping History of Álvarez, resolved with a six -month suspension in 2018, has been a sensitive point. Although it was considered an isolated case, Mayweather’s new accusation revives suspicions, especially when Álvarez prepares for his next fight against David Benavidez on October 12, 2025.

Reactions and analysis

The reaction was immediate. Crawford, training in Omaha, tweeted at 01:00 am +07: “That the tests speak, not the rumors. I am ready for anything.” Álvarez’s team, on the other hand, issued a statement at 01:05 AM +07, qualifying Mayweather’s statements as “unfounded and defamatory,” promising a lawsuit if they persist.

In X, fans divided: some supported Mayweather, citing Álvarez’s past, while others accused him of envy. The commentator Max Kellerman said in ESPN: “Floyd knows how to generate noise, but without evidence, this is only speculation. Even so, he would put Vada on alert.” The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) already supervises both fighters, and a failed test could cancel the fight.

What follows?

At 01:08 AM +07, Mayweather’s accusation has put the boxing community in vilo. Álvarez and his team could seek legal action, while Crawford and its promoters could demand additional evidence. The Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulates most of Álvarez’s fights, could increase the tests, especially after the precedent of 2018.

This scandal, emerged in the early hours of a quiet Saturday, could redefine the narrative of the fight. Is it a Mayweather tactic to destabilize Álvarez, or a legitimate warning? For now, sport expects, with the future of this megacombate hanging from a thread.