It’s not every day you get a legitimate superfight that has the potential to truly live up to the hype and talent involved, but that’s exactly what boxing fans are hoping for tonight. Today is the day that two Hall of Fame fighters will square off for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship, and those fighters are none other than Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. There’s not only a Championship on the line, but big money and an even bigger impact on legacy, so we’re breaking down when and where to find the fight as well as why this battle is such a huge deal in the first place.
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Alvarez vs. Crawford will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas later tonight (September 13th), and the prelims will start at 5:30 PM EST on Tudum, which you can find directly in the video below. The main card and the subsequent main event will begin at 9 PM EST, and it will stream directly on Netflix.
The Preliminary Card:
Serhii Bohachuk (26-2, 24 KOs) vs. Brandon Adams (25-4, 16 KOs)
Ivan Dychko (15-0, 14 KOs) vs. Jermaine Franklin (23-2, 15 KOs)
Reito Tsutsumi (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Javier Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs)
Sultan Almohammed (0-0) vs. Martin Caraballo (0-0-1)
Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs) vs. Raiko Santana (12-4, 6 KOs)
Marco Verde (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Sona Akale
Main Card:
Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0, 15 KOs)
Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs) vs. Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs)
Mohammed Alakel (4-0) vs. Travis Kent Crawford
Main Event:
Canelo Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) vs. Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs)
Why It Matters
It’s been an intriguing journey to this fight becoming a reality, and part of making that happen was Crawford moving up two weight divisions just to challenge Alvarez. That does put Crawford at a potential disadvantage, but even if Crawford still gives some size and power to Alvarez, he is still one of the most talented fighters in the world. If Crawford is able to take down Alvarez even with those hurdles, it would put him into the all-time discussion and would keep his impressive 41-match undefeated streak intact.
Alvarez, on the other hand, looks to retain his Championship, but perhaps more important is the cementing of his legacy. If Alvarez can take down one of the best in the world in Crawford, it would further establish Alvarez as an all-time great, if not the greatest Mexican boxer ever. Moreover, many have been wanting Alvarez to take on an opponent of Crawford’s caliber for years, and fans have been critical of past opponents. If he could not only take on this fight but win it, it would certainly help in that regard and quiet the critics while also giving him an unquestionably landmark win on the resume.
There’s also substantial money on the line for both stars, though Crawford is rumored to be making around $10 million for the fight while Alvarez is rumored to be in the $100 million realm. A win from Crawford would probably launch him into another financial tier for future fights, though a loss by Alvarez might cause his next fight to take a hit.
The main card and main event will kick off later tonight on Netflix.
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