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Alvarez, Crawford weigh-in at 167.5lbs before super middleweight fight

Alvarez, Crawford weigh-in at 167.5lbs before super middleweight fight

Summary

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford both weighed 167.5 pounds ahead of their super middleweight boxing match, which is below the weight limit. This fight is important because Crawford, a four-division champion, is trying to win undisputed titles in three weight classes. Both fighters participated in events to promote the match, which will be streamed globally.

Key Facts

  • Alvarez and Crawford both weighed 167.5 pounds at the weigh-in.
  • The weigh-in was part of the final preparations for their super middleweight fight.
  • Crawford is moving up from the super welterweight category for this bout.
  • Alvarez holds all four major belts in the super middleweight division.
  • Crawford aims to be the first to win undisputed titles in three different weight classes.
  • The fight promotion involved UFC's Dana White and streaming by Netflix.
  • Alvarez and Crawford engaged in a staredown, separated by Dana White.
  • The fight is part of a series of events before Mexican Independence Day.

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