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Canelo vs. Crawford Super Middleweight Clash Set for Netflix with Saudi-Funded Knockout Bonus

Terence Crawford will jump two divisions to challenge Alvarez’s four-belt reign in a September bout promoted by Dana White with a Saudi-funded KO incentive.

Terence Crawford, right, faces off against Canelo Alvarez during a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of their super middleweight title fight in September.
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Overview

  • The super middleweight showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is officially scheduled for September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Netflix securing exclusive streaming rights.
  • Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabia’s entertainment authority chief, has introduced a knockout bonus to encourage an action-driven contest and pledged to eliminate so-called “Tom & Jerry” fights.
  • Crawford will move up two weight divisions—from 154 to 168 pounds—to challenge Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight titles in what he calls the biggest fight of his career.
  • Riyadh’s joint press conference and Alalshikh-hosted dinner drew fan scrutiny and sparked a public clash between Oscar De La Hoya and the Saudi promoter over the bout’s early start time.
  • In Riyadh, Crawford sharpened his preparations with a visit to the Mike Tyson Boxing Club, showcasing his dedication to adapting to the higher weight class ahead of fight night.