Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in the ring on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The fight is set to be the most significant boxing match of this generation.
Netflix subscribers will get to watch the bout live globally at no extra cost. This move marks a first-of-its-kind delivery for premium boxing content. The total purse for the fight is $200 million, with Canelo taking home $150 million and Crawford earning $50 million.
Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Sela, and Dana White are promoting the event. It's part of Canelo's four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. The undisputed super-middleweight champion boasts a record of 63-2-2.
Crawford, with a perfect 41-0 record, aims to make history. He wants to become the first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed in three weight divisions.
Dana White is entering the professional boxing world with a new venture called Zuffa Boxing. He's partnering with Sela, TKO Group Holdings, and Saudi officials. They plan to launch a full-scale boxing league in 2026, modeled after the UFC's structure.
"We're going to change the game," White said. "Our league will offer guaranteed fighter pay, rankings, and tighter promotional control. It's time for boxing to evolve."
While fans are excited about the matchup, some critics worry about the sport's future under this new model. They're concerned about potential changes to boxing's historical structure and fighter autonomy.
The event signals a big shift in the boxing world. It's not just about this one fight – it could reshape how boxing operates for years to come.
