Overview

• The undisputed super middleweight bout takes place Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and streams globally on Netflix, with coverage windows listed and ring walks expected late evening ET.
• WBA president Gilberto Mendoza confirmed Crawford will lose recognition as the 154‑pound champion when the fight starts, with coverage reporting Abass Baraou’s elevation to full titleholder and a mandated defense against Jermell Charlo.
• Netflix’s published lineup features Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. and Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez on the main card, with prelims including Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams and Ivan Dychko vs. Jermaine Franklin.
• On Location unveiled VIP hospitality packages that include meet‑and‑greets with former heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr., with tiered pricing starting at $950.
• Commentators including Stephen A. Smith, Amir Khan and Dmitry Bivol have publicly backed Crawford’s chances, though his two‑division jump to 168 pounds remains the bout’s central competitive question.