Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Canelo–Crawford Fight Week Expands With New 'Underdogs' Card Featuring WBO Title Bout

The bout headlines an undisputed super-middleweight title event at Allegiant Stadium streamed worldwide on Netflix.

Overview

  • The newly announced 'Underdogs' show is set for September 11 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ BleauLive Theater and will launch a Ring Magazine series tied to Turki Alalshikh.
  • Anthony Olascuaga is slated to defend his WBO flyweight title against Juan Carlos Camacho Jr on the 'Underdogs' bill, an uncommon world-title addition to a prospect-focused card.
  • Published schedules differ on the main event date, with most reports listing September 13 and one outlet listing December 13, leaving the timetable awaiting promoter confirmation.
  • The main card and prelims feature names such as Callum Walsh, Christian Mbilli, and heavyweight Jermaine Franklin as organizers build a multi-night slate around the headliner.
  • Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super-middleweight belts against Terence Crawford, who is moving up to 168 pounds and could become the first male three-weight undisputed champion with a win.