The highly anticipated boxing showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has been officially confirmed. The blockbuster event is scheduled for September 13th in Las Vegas and will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Further specifics regarding the September clash were announced by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh. While the exact venue in Las Vegas is yet to be revealed, the announcement confirmed that White, Alalshikh, and Sela will serve as co-promoters for the event. Plans also include a promotional tour with multiple stops.
Expressing his excitement, Dana White stated:
“Turki wants to make the biggest fights the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley. Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I’m going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s literally a once in a lifetime fight.”
White also hinted that his new venture into boxing promotion could potentially operate under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
Details for the promotional tour have been released. The three-city tour commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 20th, followed by a stop at Fanatics Fest in New York City on June 22nd. The final tour event takes place in Las Vegas on June 27th during UFC International Fight Week, leading up to UFC 317.
Canelo Alvarez enters this fight on a six-bout winning streak, preparing to face the undefeated Terence Crawford in what is being billed as a major championship contest.
Speaking on the announcement, Canelo Alvarez said:
“I’m super happy to be making history again and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will be broadcast on Netflix.”
For Terence Crawford, this fight provides a significant opportunity to prove his status as the undisputed best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
Crawford commented on the upcoming bout:
“My perfect record speaks for itself. I am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top. On Sept. 13, my hand will be raised once again as the world watches greatness.”
