Boxing Match Preview: Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) vs. Terence Crawford (41-0-0, 31 KOs)

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Venue & Event Info

Time: Main card coverage begins 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT, with ring walks for the main event expected around 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT

Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada (Capacity: ~65,000 for boxing)

Broadcast: Exclusive global stream on Netflix

Titles at Stake: Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, The Ring, TBRB)

Notable: Crawford is moving up from 154 lbs to 168 lbs, aiming to become the first male fighter in the four-belt era to be undisputed in three weight classes

Fighter Status & Availability

Canelo Álvarez:

Age: 35 Height: 5’8” Reach: 70.5”

Fighting at natural weight (168 lbs)

Last fight: UD win over William Scull (May 2025)

No reported injuries; full training camp completed

Terence Crawford:

Age: 37 Height: 5’8” Reach: 74”

Moving up from 154 lbs; first fight at super middleweight

Last fight: UD win over Israil Madrimov for WBA junior middleweight title (Aug 2024)

No reported injuries; camp focused on strength and conditioning for added weight

Recent Form

Canelo Álvarez:

W (UD) vs. William Scull — May 2025

W (UD) vs. Edgar Berlanga — Sept 2024

W (UD) vs. Jaime Munguía — May 2024

Terence Crawford:

W (UD) vs. Israil Madrimov — Aug 2024

W (TKO 9) vs. Errol Spence Jr. — July 2023 (became undisputed at 147)

W (TKO 6) vs. David Avanesyan — Dec 2022

Series History

All-Time Meetings: First-ever bout between Álvarez and Crawford

Historical Context: First time two male fighters with multiple undisputed reigns meet for an undisputed title in a third division

Betting Trends & Market Notes

Canelo has not been an underdog since 2018 (Golovkin II)

Crawford undefeated in 41 pro fights; 76% KO rate

Canelo 8–1 in last 9 fights; 4 wins by decision in last 5

Public money leaning slightly toward Canelo due to size advantage

FIGHT ODDS

Canelo Alvarez                  – 150

Terence Crawford            + 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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