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Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Set for Saturday on Netflix in Undisputed Super-Middleweight Showdown

The bout inaugurates TKO’s boxing venture as Crawford jumps two weight classes to chase Álvarez’s full 168-pound crown.

Faisal Bafarat, Richard Schaefer, Eddy Reynoso, Canelo Ãlvarez, Dana White, CEO, UFC, Terence Crawford, Brian McIntyre, and Ishmael Hinson speak onstage during the Las Vegas Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Canelo Ãlvarez attends the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Press Conference during Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on June 22, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas hosts the September 13 event, with a global stream included for Netflix subscribers and a prime-time main card scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
  • Bookmakers list Álvarez as the betting favorite over the undefeated Crawford, reflecting the size and experience gap at 168 pounds.
  • The finalized card features Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. as the co-main and Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez among several undercard bouts, with prelims set to stream on YouTube.
  • Promotion has escalated in fight week with Netflix’s official trailer and Countdown content, underscoring the platform’s non–pay-per-view approach for a marquee boxing event.
  • Reporting highlights unusual incentives, including a significant purse disparity, announced knockout bonuses, and a bespoke Ring Magazine belt—valued around $188,000—to be awarded to the winner.