One of the biggest superfights of the century is scheduled for Saturday in Las Vegas where Canelo Alvarez, a Mexican superstar, defends his undisputed super middleweight title against unbeaten four-division champion Terence Crawford. This event marks the inaugural combat sports match at Allegiant Stadium and is the first boxing fight promoted by Dana White, in collaboration with financier Turki Alalshikh from Saudi Arabia.
The bout will be available to Netflix subscribers at 9 p.m. ET without additional pay-per-view charges, potentially making it one of the most viewed fights since 2024’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (65 million streams) and the 1978 rematch between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks (90 million viewers).
Alvarez has received criticism for his recent choice of opponents, including fighters like John Ryder and Jermell Charlo, but his current match against Crawford—a renowned pound-for-pound fighter—could help him regain favor. Observations from their face-offs suggest Crawford appears to be just as big, if not bigger than Alvarez.
CBS Sports will provide live coverage with round-by-round updates to keep fans informed throughout the night.
Crawford holds multiple world titles in two divisions (junior welterweight and welterweight) and is seeking to become the first fighter to unify titles in three divisions with a victory over Alvarez.
The undercard includes notable fighters such as Callum Walsh and Christian Mbilli, both aiming for significant wins that could elevate their careers.
In the Canelo vs. Crawford tale of the tape:
| Fighter | Saul Alvarez | Terence Crawford |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Canelo | Bud |
| Record | 63-2-2, 39 KOs | 41-0, 31 KOs |
| Titles | Undisputed super middleweight | WBO junior middleweight |
| Age | 35 | 37 |
| Height | 5-foot-7 1/2 | 5-foot-8 |
| Reach | 70.5 inches | 74 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Both |
| Hometown | Guadalajara, Mexico | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Best wins | Gennadiy Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Sergey Kovalev | Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter, Yuriorkis Gamboa |
The stakes are high for both fighters, with Alvarez on the verge of historic recognition as Mexico’s greatest boxer, while Crawford aims to solidify his legacy further with an unmatched achievement.
In their match-up, while Alvarez has power, Crawford’s speed and accuracy provide him a significant advantage. Both fighters possess impressive techniques and defensive abilities, making this a not-to-be-missed event.
