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Canelo vs. Crawford Set for Saturday in Las Vegas as Betting Leans to Alvarez

Netflix carries the undisputed title bout to a global audience without a pay-per-view fee.

Overview

  • Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez defends all four super middleweight belts against Terence Crawford on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium, with the main event expected around 11 p.m. ET on Netflix.
  • Álvarez enters as a slight favorite at major sportsbooks and many analyst predictions cite his size at 168 pounds as a pivotal factor against the two-division undisputed Crawford.
  • Terence Crawford publicly rejected speculation about a shoulder injury during fight week, saying he feels strong and expects his power to translate at super middleweight.
  • The WBC unveiled an 'Undisputed Champion' ring valued at over $100,000 that will be awarded to the winner, adding a new piece of hardware to the event’s incentives.
  • Scrutiny of Álvarez’s recent form includes a record-low punch output in his win over William Scull, and promoters have offered knockout bonuses to encourage action.