Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence 'Bud' Crawford are set to face off in a super middleweight showdown. The two boxing stars will meet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 13th.
Canelo, the undisputed super middleweight champion, enters the ring with a record of 62-2-2 and 39 knockouts. The Mexican fighter currently ranks fifth in the pound-for-pound listings. Crawford, hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, boasts an undefeated record of 41-0 with 31 knockouts. He holds the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles and sits at number two in the pound-for-pound rankings.
The fight will take place at 168 pounds, Canelo's usual weight class. For Crawford, this means jumping up in weight to face one of boxing's biggest stars. Netflix will broadcast the event, marking a new era for boxing on streaming platforms.
Canelo's last outing saw him reclaim his undisputed super middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over William Scull on May 3rd. The Mexican champion expressed his excitement about the upcoming fight:
"I'm super happy to be making history again and this time it will be broadcast on Netflix. On Sept. 13, I'm ready to show once again that I am the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world."
Crawford comes into this fight fresh off a victory against Israil Madrimov, where he claimed the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles. The American fighter has dominated multiple weight classes, becoming a two-division undisputed champion - the first male boxer to achieve this feat in the four-belt era. His most notable win came in 2023 when he stopped Errol Spence Jr. in the ninth round, cementing his place in boxing history.
Crawford stated confidently:
"My perfect record speaks for itself. I am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top."
This matchup pits two of boxing's elite minds and bodies against each other. Canelo faces one of the sport's most technically gifted opponents, while Crawford takes on the challenge of moving up to 168 pounds to face the Mexican superstar.
A recent video of Crawford in a friendly 'slap-boxing' session with Nico Ali Walsh has sparked some debate among fans. The footage shows Crawford landing playful taps before running off laughing. Some fans have questioned Crawford's reflexes based on this light-hearted exchange, with comments suggesting he might struggle against Canelo's power.
However, it's important to remember that such friendly interactions don't reflect a fighter's actual abilities in the ring. Both Canelo and Crawford are known for their intense training regimens and professional approach to fights.
As September 13th approaches, boxing fans around the world eagerly await this clash between two of the sport's finest. The fight promises to be a battle of skill, strategy, and determination, with both fighters looking to prove they're the best in the world.
