Boxing world is gearing up for one of the most anticipated fights in recent memory as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez puts his undisputed super-middleweight titles on the line against Terence Crawford. The high-stakes showdown will take place this Saturday at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, with all eyes on who will emerge as the true pound-for-pound king.
Fight of the century in Las Vegas
Canelo Alvarez, who reclaimed his undisputed crown after defeating William Scull, will defend his WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO belts in front of a packed crowd. Terence Crawford, the reigning WBA world super welterweight champion, is daring to jump two weight classes to challenge the Mexican superstar.
Adding to the prestige, The Ring Magazine’s belt, valued at $188,000, will also be up for grabs. Rick Reeno, CEO of the magazine, described it as “the most expensive belt ever created.”
Where to watch Alvarez vs Crawford
The mega-event will stream live on Netflix at no additional cost for existing subscribers. This marks another step in Netflix’s expansion into live sports broadcasting, following its previous ventures into boxing, including Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano trilogy.
For those not yet subscribed, Netflix’s plans start at £5.99 per month with adverts, £12.99 for the standard ad-free package, and £18.99 for the premium Ultra HD plan. With the company’s reach extending to over 300 million subscribers worldwide, the bout is expected to attract one of the largest boxing audiences in history.
What time are the ringwalks?
Fans can expect the main event ringwalks around 4 a.m. UK time (late Saturday night U.S. time). The timing ensures global viewership across multiple regions for this once-in-a-generation clash.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Undercard Line-Up
The night’s action-packed undercard features several exciting matchups before the main event:
Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr. – Light middleweight
Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez – WBC interim super middleweight title
Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas – Lightweight
Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams – Middleweight
Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin – Heavyweight
Reito Tsutsumi vs Javier Martinez – Super featherweight
Sultan Almohamed vs Martin Caraballo – Super lightweight
Steven Nelson vs Raiko Santana – Light heavyweight
Marco Verde vs Marcos Osorio-Betancourt – Super middleweight
Live coverage and updates
For fans seeking live commentary and build-up, talkSPORT will provide round-the-clock updates, including expert analysis and post-fight reactions. Broadcasts will be available on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 via their website, app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, and AM frequencies (1089 or 1053 AM).
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