Canelo Alvarez faces Terence Crawford live on Netflix from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 13. The two boxing stars meet in a highly anticipated superfight. Canelo puts his undisputed super middleweight title on the line.
Mexico’s four-division champion Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) makes the first defense of his title during his second reign. Four-division champion Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) of Omaha, NE, aims to become the undisputed champion in his third weight class.
On the Canelo vs Crawford undercard, Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) of Ireland takes on Fernando Vargas (17-0, 15 KOs) of Oxnard, CA at super welterweight. Cameroon’s Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs) defends his interim WBC super middleweight title against Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs) of Guatemala.
Additionally, Mohammed Alakel (5-0, 1 KO) of Saudi Arabia and Travis Crawford (7-4, 2 KOs) of Corpus Christi, TX clash at super featherweight.
Canelo vs Crawford results
Get Canelo vs Crawford full fight card results below.
Main card
- Terence Crawford def. Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) | Watch video
- Callum Walsh def. Fernando Vargas by unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 100-90) | Watch video
- Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez – split draw (93-97, 96-94, 95-95)
- Mohammed Alakel def. Travis Crawford by unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-92)
Prelims
- Brandon Adams def. Serhii Bohachuk by unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 98-92)
- Jermaine Franklin Jr def. Ivan Dychko by unanimous decision (96-93, 95-94, 97-92)
- Reito Tsutsumi def. Javier Martinez by TKO (R1, 2:18)
- Sultan Almohamed def. Martin Caraballo by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
- Raiko Santana def. Steven Nelson by TKO (R1, 2:38)
- Marco Verde def. Sona Akale by TKO (R4, 1:11)
Canelo vs Crawford live blog
Canelo vs Crawford photos now published
The photos from the Canelo vs Crawford showdown have been published.
Canelo Alvarez post-fight interview
This is what Canelo Alvarez had to say after his fight with Terence Crawford.
Crawford's post-fight interview
Check out Crawford’s post-fight interview below. Netflix also released the full fight video highlights.
Terence Crawford defeats Canelo Alvarez by decision to claim title
Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) defeats Canelo Alvarez (62-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous decision to claim the undisputed super middleweight title. After 12 rounds, the judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.
With the victory, Crawford of Omaha, NE, becomes the first three-division undisputed champion in history. Mexico’s star Canelo drops the title.
Video: Crawford connects left hand
Left hands lands for Crawford as Canelo moves forward.
Canelo vs Crawford video
Canelo and Crawford exchange punches in the ring.
Canelo vs Crawford underway
The highly anticipated Canelo vs Crawford clash is underway.
Canelo Alvarez ring walk
Here’s the video of Canelo Alvarez making his walk to the ring for his title defense against Terence Crawford.
Video: Terence Crawford ring walk
Watch Terence Crawford make his ring walk for his fight against Canelo Alvarez.
Main event time: Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford
It’s time for the main event, as Canelo Alvarez faces Terence Crawford in a highly anticipated superfight.
Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) defends his title for the first time during his second reign. The 35-year-old Mexican four-division champion regained all the major belts at 168 lbs in his fight against William Scull in May.
Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) steps through the ropes for the first time since his fight against Israel Madrimov last August. The 37-year-old four-division champion from Omaha, NE, aims to become the undisputed champion in his third weight class, having previously claimed all at 140 lbs and 147 lbs.
Red Dela Cruz and Chrissy Blair
UFC Octagon girls Red Dela Cruz and Chrissy Blair, usually seen cageside at MMA events, take on new roles as boxing ring card girls during the Canelo vs Crawford event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Callum Walsh defeats Fernando Vargas by decision
Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) of Ireland defeats Fernando Vargas (17-1, 15 KOs) of Oxnard, CA by unanimous decision at super welterweight. After 10 rounds, the judges scored it 99-91, 99-91, and 100-90.
Co-main event: Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas
It’s time for the co-main event as Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) of Ireland and Fernando Vargas (17-0, 15 KOs) of Oxnard, CA clash at super welterweight. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez ends in split draw
The blockbuster clash between Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) and Lester Martinez (19-0-1, 16 KOs) ends in a split draw. The judges scored it 93-97, 96-94, and 95-95.
Mbilli, who put his interim WBC super middleweight title on the line, keeps his belt.
Mike Tyson arrives
Mike Tyson arrives at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It was recently reported that “Iron Mike” will face Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match next spring.
Canelo and Crawford arrive
Here’s another short from Netflix, as Canelo and Crawford arrive at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Up next: Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez
Up next, Canada-based Cameroonian-French Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs) makes the first defense of his interim WBC super middleweight title against Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs) of Guatemala. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Angel Reese mees Terence Crawford
Netflix shared a short featuring basketball player Angel Reese meeting Terence Crawford ahead of his fight with Canelo.
Mohammed Alakel defeats Travis Crawford by decision
Mohammed Alakel (6-0, 1 KO) of Saudi Arabia scores a unanimous decision over Travis Crawford (7-5, 2 KOs) of Corpus Christi, TX. The judges scored the 10-round fight 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92.
Up next: Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Crawford
Opening the main card, Mohammed Alakel (5-0, 1 KO) of Saudi Arabia faces Travis Crawford (7-4, 2 KOs) of Corpus Christi, TX. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at super featherweight.
Canelo vs Crawford Live on Netflix
The Canelo vs Crawford main card is now streaming live on Netflix.
Brandon Adams defeats Serhii Bohachuk by decision
Brandon Adams (26-4, 16 KOs) of Lynwood, CA defeats Serhii Bohachuk (26-3, 24 KOs) of Ukraine by unanimous decision at middleweight. After 10 rounds, the judges scored the fight 99-91, 98-92, and 98-92.
Callum Walsh arrives
Callum Walsh of Ireland arrives at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Christian Mbilli arrives
Canada-based Cameroonian-French Christian Mbilli arrives for his interim WBC super middleweight title defense against Guatemala’s Lester Martinez.
Team Vargas in the building
Team Vargas is in the building.
Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams
Wrapping up the prelims, Serhii Bohachuk (26-2, 24 KOs) of Ukraine meets Brandon Adams (25-4, 16 KOs) of Lynwood, CA, in a rematch. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at middleweight. Brandon Adams stopped Serhii Bohachuk in their first fight in March 2021.
Jermaine Franklin Jr defeats Ivan Dychko by decision
Jermaine Franklin Jr. (24-2, 15 KOs) of Saginaw, MI defeats Ivan Dychko (15-1, 14 KOs) of Kazakhstan by unanimous decision at heavyweight. The judges scored it 96-93, 95-94, and 97-92.
Up next: Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin Jr
Action continues with a heavyweight bout between Ivan Dychko (15-0, 14 KOs) of Kazakhstan and Jermaine Franklin Jr. (23-2, 15 KOs) of Saginaw, MI. The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Reito Tsutsumi TKO's Javier Martinez in first round
Reito Tsutsumi (3-0, 2 KOs) of Japan defeats Javier Martinez (7-3, 4 KOs) of Dallas, TX, by TKO in the first round at super featherweight. The referee waved it off at 2:18 into the round.
Up next: Reito Tsutsumi vs Javier Martinez
Next up, Reito Tsutsumi (2-0, 1 KOs) of Japan takes on Javier Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs) of Dallas, TX. The bout is scheduled for six rounds at super featherweight.
Sultan Almohamed defeats Martin Caraballo by decision
Sultan Almohamed (1-0) of Saudi Arabia defeats Martin Caraballo (0-1-1) of Hollywood, FL by unanimous decision to make a successful pro debut. After four rounds at super featherweight, all three judges scored the fight 40-36.
Up next: Sultan Almohamed vs Martin Caraballo
Up next, Sultan Almohamed of Saudi Arabia meets Martin Caraballo (0-0-1) of Hollywood, FL at super featherweight. The bout is scheduled for four rounds.
Raiko Santana TKO's Steven Nelson in first round
Raiko Santana (13-4, 7 KOs) of Cuba defeats Steven Nelson (20-2, 16 KOs) of Omaha, NE, by TKO in the opening round at super middleweight. The referee stopped the fight at 2:38 into the round.
Nelson, who was on the ropes but not out of the fight, protested the stoppage. The broadcast team also called it a controversial decision, suggesting that a knockdown could have been ruled instead of ending the fight.
Up next: Steven Nelson vs Raiko Santana
Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs) of Omaha, NE faces Cuba’s Raiko Santana (12-4, 6 KOs) in a 10-rounder at super middleweight.
Marco Verde stops Sona Akale in fourth round
Kicking off the action, Mexico’s Marco Verde (3-0, 2 KO) defeats Sona Akale (9-4, 4 KOs) of Minneapolis, MN via fourth-round TKO at middleweight. The referee stepped in and called it a day 1:11 into the round. Akale was not happy with the stoppage.
First up: Marco Verde vs Sona Akale
In the event opener, Marco Verde (2-0, 1 KO) of Mexico and Sona Akale (9-3, 4 KOs) of Minneapolis, MN square off in a six-rounder at middleweight.
Canelo vs Crawford free prelims
The fights are about to begin. You can watch the Canelo vs Crawford free prelims live stream above.
Canelo vs Crawford Face-Offs, Featuring Walsh vs Vargas
Check out the new footage as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford step onto the scales and face off during the ceremonial weigh-ins. The video also features co-main event fighters Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas, who also hit the scales and face off.
Canelo vs Crawford Official
Here’s another video from yesterday’s ceremonial weigh-ins at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford hit the scales in front of the fans and faced off one final time before their fight.
Canelo vs Crawford: Embedded
The sixth and final episode of Embedded: Canelo vs Crawford is now streaming. You can watch it below.
Canelo vs Crawford Final Presser Highlights
In case you missed it, check out the final press conference highlight below as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford preview their fight.
Canelo vs Crawford Final Face-off
Here’s the video of the final face-off between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford during the ceremonial weigh-in ahead of their bout.
Walsh vs Vargas Final Face-off
Check out the video of the final faceoff between the co-main event fighters Callum Walsh of Ireland and Fernando Vargas of Oxnard, CA.
Crawford says he feels 'Wonderful'
Terence Crawford, who weighed in at 167.5 lbs for the first time in his career, says he feels wonderful ahead of his clash with Canelo. His previous fight against Israil Madrimov last August was at 154 lbs.
Canelo’s final thoughts ahead of fight vs Crawford
Here are the final words from Canelo at the weigh-ins before his fight with Terence Crawford. The main event photos from the weigh-ins have also been published.
Canelo vs Crawford: How to watch and start time
Canelo vs Crawford airs live on Netflix. The start time is 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. The free prelims on YouTube begin at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT.
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