Overview

• Vergil Ortiz Jr. said his sparring sessions exposed Alvarez’s near-impervious chin as both fighters enter the final preparation phase.
• The confirmed $200 million purse guarantees Alvarez $150 million and Crawford $50 million for their September 13 showdown at Allegiant Stadium.
• Crawford is making a two-division leap to super middleweight and has stressed that cementing his legacy outweighs financial incentives.
• Mike Tyson’s warning about Crawford’s size disadvantage contrasts with Stephen A. Smith’s view that Crawford’s mobility can neutralize Alvarez’s power.
• September 13 marks the inaugural event for Dana White and Turki Alalshikh’s TKO Boxing promotion, which will stream live on Netflix.