Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is arguably the most anticipated fight of the year and now we are just hours away from it taking place
The Mexican will put on the line the World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) belts.
Terence Crawford threatens to take over those valuable prizes, but to do so he will first have to defeat the scales, so in MARCA we share with you the details of the Canelo vs Crawford weigh-in
Where to watch Canelo vs Crawford weigh-in in USA
The weigh-in for Canelo vs. Crawford will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The weight limit for the fight is 76.2 kilograms, a weight that Saul Canelo Alvarez is accustomed to, however, for Crawford it represents a great challenge, as his usual weight was around 154 pounds.
- The Canelo vs. Crawford weigh-in will take place on Friday, September 12 at 21:00 ET.
- As for the broadcast, it will be available live on Netflix’s YouTube channel.
The fight between Canelo and Crawford will take place in the super middleweight division, with a limit of 168 pounds (76.2 kg)
How much did Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford weigh?
Prior to the final weigh-in, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford both weighed in at 167.5 pounds during the official weigh-in. The fact that both came in at exactly the same weight reinforces the expectation of a balanced fight, where the Mexican boxer’s technique and experience and Bud’s strategy and stamina will be the decisive factors in the ring.
Canelo vs Crawford statistics
This is the first time in history that Canelo Alvarez will face Terence Crawford. However, due to the challenge that this new division represents for the American boxer, who will be forced to leave his comfort zone, as well as the enormous trajectory of the Mexican, the great favorite is Saul Alvarez.
Canelo has a record of 63 wins, 59 KOs, two draws and two losses (63-2-2), while ‘Bud’ Crawford remains unbeaten with a record of 41 wins (31 of them by KO), 0 losses and 0 draws.
- Canelo Alvarez height: 172 cm
- Canelo Alvarez reach: 179 cm
- Canelo Alvarez’s recent weight: 75.8 kg (167 lbs) this was his weight in his fight against William Scull
- Crawford height: 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
- Crawford’s reach: 188 cm
- Crawford’s recent weight: He weighed 69 kg (153 pounds) for his last fight
Canelo Alvarez’s last fights
- Canelo vs Williams Scull: Unanimous decision victory for Saul Alvarez
- Canelo vs Edgar Berlanga: Unanimous decision victory for Saul Alvarez
- Canelo vs Jaime Munguia: Unanimous decision victory for Saul Alvarez
Terence Crawford’s last fights
- Crawford vs Israil Madrimov: Unanimous decision victory for Crawford
- Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr.: Crawford wins by TKO
- Crawford vs David Avanesyan: Crawford wins by TKO
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