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6d ago

Canelo Alvarez Defends Undisputed Super-Middleweight Titles Tonight Against Terence Crawford in Las Vegas

Netflix will stream the bout worldwide under a promotion led by Dana White.

Duell der Boxstars: Alvarez (l.) gegen Crawford
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Der Kampf des Jahres steht an! Box-Superstar Canelo Alvarez am Samstag im TV sehen.

Overview

  • All four major super-middleweight belts—WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO—plus The Ring and TBRB recognition are on the line.
  • Terence Crawford enters 41-0 and moves up two divisions seeking to become the first male boxer to be undisputed in three weight classes.
  • The fight takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night local time.
  • Netflix is carrying the event globally for its subscribers, extending the streamer’s push into live sports.
  • AFP reports Dana White is promoting the card with support from Saudi Arabia, and media estimates point to a large purse gap, with up to $150 million for Alvarez and about $10 million for Crawford.