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Crawford Tops Canelo to Become Three-Division Undisputed Champ as Netflix Reports 41.4 Million Viewers

With no rematch clause, the Netflix-led card doubled as a record-setting stadium showcase, testing boxing outside pay-per-view.

Overview

  • Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision with scorecards of 116-112 and 115-113 twice on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
  • Netflix cites an estimated 41.4 million peak viewers and a 36.6 million average audience worldwide, calling it the most-viewed men’s title fight this century based on internal and VideoAmp data.
  • The live gate exceeded about $47.2 million with a crowd of roughly 70,482, setting Allegiant Stadium records and ranking among the top three boxing gates reported.
  • Canelo publicly accepted the loss in a statement, while Crawford said his future is undecided; reports indicate there is no automatic rematch clause, leaving any return bout to Crawford’s discretion.
  • The event launched TKO Boxing under UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh, drawing praise for scale and scrutiny over pacing, as speculation turns to possible opponents such as David Benavidez.