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Canelo-Crawford ‘Fight of the Century’ confirmed for September
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will fight fellow undisputed world champion Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13, it has been confirmed.
The bout pitting the two undisputed world champions represents the first boxing collaboration between Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh and UFC boss Dana White, with Canelo’s undisputed super middleweight title up for grabs, with the fight being broadcast live on the Netflix streaming platform.
Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, described the long-anticipated bout as being the ‘Fight of the Century,’ while his promotional partner Dana White s
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford CONFIRMED for September 13 in Las Vegas with super-fight airing on Netflix
CANELO ALVAREZ and Terence Crawford have finally CONFIRMED their Las Vegas super-fight – which will air on Netflix.
The pair will collide for the undisputed super-middleweight world titles – with UFC boss Dana White promoting the blockbuster.
White said: “Turki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley.
“Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I’m going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s literally a once in a lifetime fight.
“Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas.”
Canelo laboured past William Scull in Saudi Arabia in May to win back his vacated IBF title and become undisputed super-middleweight king again.
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And shortly after, unbeaten four-division champion Crawford stepped into the ring to face off with Canelo – flanked by Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh.
The bout was first set for Friday, September 12 in Vegas with Netflix to air the fight and White promoting.
TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership this year to establish a boxing promotion alongside Alalshikh.
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As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year.
And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was always due to kickstart the partnership.
But then the cracks began to appear.
At one point, it seemed White and Netflix were OUT of the picture after Alalshikh said the fight would be promoted by Saudi-based Sela on pay-per-view.
He posted: “We have confirmed the promoter
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford gets major boost as Noche UFC 3 is downgraded after relocation
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will no longer compete with a UFC pay-per-view show.
The biggest boxing bout of the year is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on September 13.
Dana White was originally scheduled to promote the event, but he was replaced due to a clash with UFC 320, due to take place at Arena Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the same night.
However, the third annual Noche UFC show was relocated and downgraded during UFC Vegas 107.
Noche UFC 3 change announced
For the past few weeks, speculation about UFC 320 has been rife due to an issue with its venue.
Fans feared the event could be hit with another huge setback following the Canelo vs. Crawford date change.
On Saturday night, those concerns were proven right as the UFC announced the show had been moved to San Antonio, Texas, and downgraded to a Fight Night card.
“The 3rd annual #NocheUFC will now take place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on September 1
Jermall Charlo Returns And Is Chasing A ‘Canelo’ Mega-Fight After Caleb Plant Showdown Next
Two-division world champion Jermall Charlo returns to the ring this weekend, and is chasing fights with both Caleb Plant and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez next.
Jermall Charlo Returns Against Thomas LaManna On May 31
May 31 in Las Vegas marks the return of former two-division world champion Jermall Charlo.
‘Hit Man’ has fought just once in the past four years, but is set to return to the ring this weekend as he eyes up some huge clashes going forward in the super-middleweight division.
Charlo, who won world titles at both 154-pounds and up at middleweight, will campaign at 168-pounds going forward.
The 33-0 American fighter, who also has 22 knockouts to his name, proudly announced at this week’s open workout ‘I’m back baby!’ Charlo has suffered mental health issues outside of the ropes, hence his long period of inactivity these past few years.
However, he is back once and for all and says he feels better than ever. The twin brother of Jermell Charlo aims to win his 34th fight against Thomas LaManna on May 31 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
Jermall Charlo’s next fight against LaManna is one he is expected to win comfortably. His opponent, who hails from New
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull Press Conference Face-Off
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Riyadh Season: Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull Press Conference
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Canelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut
Mexican boxing legend Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middleweight titles this weekend, when he squares off with IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh.
Alvarez, 34, brings a record of 62-2-2 with 39 knockouts into what promises to be a high-stakes clash, as he continues his tradition of fighting during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Canelo is coming off a punishing unanimous decision over Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas in September.
Ahead of that bout, Alvarez was stripped of his International Boxing Federation belt when he opted to box Berlanga rather than Scull — the IBF’s mandatory challenger.
This weekend’s contest will mark the first time the Mexican champion will fight outside of North America during his nearly 20-year professional career.
The boxers are set to enter the ri
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Canelo Alvarez wins undisputed title in listless performance, gets superfight with Bud Crawford
It wasn’t pretty, but Canelo Alvarez did what he needed to do.
On Saturday, Alvarez put his WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles on the line in a unification bout with IBF champion William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight title at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout was the last step in the path of setting up a superfight between Alvarez and Terence Crawford for the undisputed title, and though it was far from a thr
