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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Card Finalizes Undercard With Netflix Livestream

Promoters confirmed three supporting bouts, including Walsh vs. Vargas Jr., just days before fight week, with Alvarez favored by bookmakers.

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Overview

  • The undisputed super-middleweight title bout between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence 'Bud' Crawford is confirmed for September 13 at Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium.
  • Zuffa Boxing and TKO Boxing promoters Dana White and Turki Alalshikh announced a trio of undercard fights, headlined by Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr., alongside Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez and Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas.
  • Crawford will move up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez and, at nearly 38 years old, could become boxing’s first male three-time undisputed champion if victorious.
  • Fans can watch the 12-round main event live on Netflix, with ring walks scheduled for 8 p.m. MST and the main card beginning at 5 p.m. MST.
  • Betting markets list Alvarez as the favorite, and final promotional and broadcast preparations are wrapping up as fight week approaches.