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WBC Criticizes Mexico TV Lockout as Canelo–Crawford Fight Week Nears and Special Belt Debuts

The undisputed super-middleweight clash streams live on Netflix at no extra cost on Sept. 13 at Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium.

Overview

  • Canelo Álvarez defends all four super-middleweight belts against Terence Crawford in a 12-round bout scheduled for Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
  • Netflix holds exclusive global live rights and will carry the event at no additional charge to subscribers, drawing WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán’s rebuke over the loss of a free broadcast in Mexico and reported refusal of a delayed telecast.
  • Crawford jumps two weight classes from 154lbs to 168lbs, with bookmakers making Álvarez a slight favorite and analysts noting Crawford’s chance to become the first male three-division undisputed champion of the four-belt era.
  • The undercard features interim WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli versus Lester Martínez, a matchup positioned to shape the next mandatory path at 168lbs.
  • Event backers highlight a major TKO/Riyadh Season promotion involving Turki Alalshikh and Dana White, and the WBC has unveiled a Tlaxcala-themed belt for the winner.