Summary
On Saturday, Terence Crawford will fight Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in Las Vegas for Alvarez's super middleweight world title. Crawford aims to become the first male boxer to be an undisputed champion in three different weight classes. Both fighters have impressive records and titles, but Alvarez is considered the favorite due to his weight advantage.
Key Facts
- Terence Crawford is trying to become the first male boxer to be an undisputed champion in three separate weight classes.
- The fight takes place in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders.
- Crawford, who is 41-0 with 31 knockouts, is fighting two weight classes above his usual division.
- Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, with a record of 63-2-2, holds the super middleweight world title.
- Alvarez has been an undisputed super middleweight champion twice, first in 2021 and again in May.
- The fight is promoted by Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season and will be globally streamed by Netflix.
- Alvarez recently signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season for high-profile fights.
- Crawford has been downplaying rumors of a shoulder injury leading up to the fight.