Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in a huge super-middleweight title fight on Saturday, September 13 in Las Vegas. The bout will see Crawford move up two weight divisions to challenge for Canelo's undisputed championship.
Riyadh Season, Dana White's TKO Promotions, and Sela have joined forces to promote the event. Netflix will broadcast the fight worldwide, marking a significant shift in boxing's media landscape.
Canelo comes into the fight as the bigger man. The Mexican star recently regained his IBF crown with a win over William Scull, completing his set of belts at 168 pounds. He's expected to weigh around 200 pounds on fight night, giving him a significant size advantage.
Crawford, known as "Bud," faces the toughest test of his professional career. At 37 years old, the switch-hitting boxer aims to become the first male fighter to win undisputed championships in three weight classes.
Oscar De La Hoya, a former six-weight world champion and Canelo's ex-promoter, has changed his prediction for the fight. He initially favored Crawford, but now leans towards Canelo. In a recent interview, De La Hoya said:
"If Crawford can do it, Jesus Lord, I mean give this man the title of being the greatest ever … but I just don't see it."
De La Hoya pointed to Canelo's power and size as key factors:
"Canelo is a big puncher. Yeah, he walks on quicksand and that's one thing that Crawford can use against him, but the pressure of the heavier guy… Canelo will be 200 pounds in that ring. It's a tough fight but, look, I give all the credit to Crawford. If he pulls it off he'll be the messiah of fighters."
The venue for this monumental showdown is yet to be confirmed, but it's sure to be one of the biggest fights of the year. With two pound-for-pound superstars colliding, boxing fans are in for a treat come September 13.
