The fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford is all set to become the boxing event of the year. The Mexican, the current undisputed super middleweight champion, will defend his belts against the undefeated American, who will move up two divisions with the aim of dethroning one of the greatest figures in world boxing.
The bout will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with exclusive broadcast by Netflix worldwide. An evening that promises to break audience records and brings together all the ingredients of an historic fight, titles at stake, sporting rivalry, international expectation and an unprecedented setting.
Canelo vs Crawford preview
The fight has generated enormous expectation because it pits two of the best pound-for-pound fighters of today against each other. Canelo Alvarez arrives with a record of 63 wins, two losses and two draws, consolidated as the undisputed champion of the 168 pounds. Meanwhile, Crawford, unbeaten with a 41-0 record, is the undisputed welterweight champion and is looking to enhance his legacy by jumping up in weight to challenge the Mexican.
The preparation of both has been marked by an intense camp. The Guadalajara native has insisted that he wants to prove that he is still the biggest star in boxing, while “Bud” assures that he is ready to make history, confident that his speed and technique will give him the advantage.
When is the Canelo vs. Crawford fight?
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, a date that coincides with the weekend before Mexico’s Independence Day, a tradition for Canelo‘s fights. The main event will start at around 22:00 (Central Mexico time), although it will depend on the duration of the preliminary fights.
Where are Canelo and Crawford fighting?
The setting will be the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, home of the NFL’s Raiders and one of the most spectacular arenas in the United States. With a capacity of more than 60,000 people for boxing events, it is expected to be packed with Mexican and American fans, as well as the presence of international celebrities.
Where to watch Canelo vs. Crawford live?
The official broadcast of the fight will be carried out by Netflix, which for the first time in its history will have the exclusive rights to a boxing event of such magnitude
Canelo vs Crawford prediction
The prediction for this fight is reserved, as both arrive with solid arguments. Canelo has the experience in the division, the punching power and the stamina that have characterized him in his career. However, Crawford is considered one of the most technical and complete boxers today, with the ability to adapt to any style.
Our experts point out that the Mexican has a slight advantage because he is fighting at his natural weight, although they do not rule out that Crawford could complicate things with his speed and precision. In the end, we expect to see a characteristic knockout from the Jalisco native.
Canelo vs Crawford undercard
- Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, 12 rounds, for Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight championship
- Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr., 10 rounds, super welterweight
- Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez, 12 rounds, super middleweight
- Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas, 6 rounds, super featherweight
- Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams, 10 rounds, super welterweight
- Ivan Dychko vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr., 10 rounds, heavyweight
- Steven Nelson vs. Raiko Santana, 10 rounds, super middleweight
- Reito Tsutsumi vs. Javier Martinez, 6 rounds, super featherweight
- Sultan Almohamed vs. Martin Caraballo, 4 rounds, lightweight
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