Overview

• The September 13 bout at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is officially confirmed and promoted by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh with global live streaming on Netflix
• Alvarez abruptly shoved Crawford during their June 22 press conference in New York after the American southpaw crossed the stage, prompting Dana White and security to step in
• Crawford is ascending two weight classes to challenge Alvarez at super-middleweight and vows his speed, timing and ring IQ will offset any size disadvantage
• Undeterred by the melee, Alvarez said the heated moment sharpened his focus and has requested a smaller ring to stifle Crawford’s movement
• A win for Crawford would make him the first undisputed champion in three divisions in the modern four-belt era, amplifying the bout’s historical stakes