Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in a big boxing match on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium. The fight has got fans talking because it's between two world champions who are seen as the best fighters of their generation.
The match will go for 12 rounds, and there's no clear favorite. Even boxing experts are keeping their predictions to themselves. It's rare to see a fight where fans are split down the middle on who they think will win.
Canelo is a big name in boxing right now. He fights at 168 lbs in the super middleweight division. He's known for his strong record, hard punches, and tough chin. In one of his fights, he even broke Billy Joe Saunders' face. Because of all this, bookmakers are giving him a slight edge.
Crawford is taking on a big challenge. He's moving up two weight classes from 147 lbs to 168 lbs for this fight. Not many fighters have done this successfully before. But Crawford is known for adapting well and having great technique and a unique style.
Rick Glaser, a well-known boxing insider, says the greatness of both fighters is what makes this match special.
Joe Rogan talked about the fight on his podcast with guest John Rallo. They said:
"It's a lot of weight. From 147 to 168 is a big difference."
When talking about Canelo's power, they added:
"He broke Billy Joe Saunders' face. He's never been knocked down."
But even with the weight difference, they couldn't pick a clear favorite.
Right now, the betting odds give Canelo a small advantage. But this could change as we get closer to the fight date.
This match is set to be one of the most evenly matched fights we've seen in a long time. It's got everyone in the boxing world excited to see what will happen.
