Canelo vs Crawford LIVE!
Terence Crawford wrote himself further into boxing history as he became the first man to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes with a monumental victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Las Vegas, Nevada. ‘Bud’ moved up from super-welterweight to take on the Mexican at the Allegiant Stadium in a super-fight that most thought was impossible to make. But the American, the serial underdog, proved everyone wrong, producing a masterclass to secure an incredible unanimous decision win that makes him the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
In the 12-round affair, Crawford established early that he was fully willing to engage with his bigger opponent, despite the pair weighing in at exactly 167.5lbs on the Friday. With no rehydration clause, Canelo was able to enter the ring heavier than before, but the 38-year-old Bud had other ideas, rubbishing predictions and concerns that he would not be able to handle the jump up in weight.
He was characteristically light on his feet, keeping Canelo at range, and landing his own left-handed bombs, while also eating the plethora of right hands that were thrown his way. He had no issue in exchanging at close-range, either, having plenty of success going to the body as well, securing one of the greatest victories in recent years.
On the Canelo vs Crawford undercard on Netflix, Ireland’s undefeated contender Callum Walsh defeated Fernando Vargas, while Christian Mbilli drew with Lester Martinez and Mohammed Alakel beat Travis Crawford following an opening bill that included the likes of Serhii Bohachuk, Ivan Dychko and Jermaine Franklin.
Canelo vs Crawford latest news
- Crawford beats Canelo via unanimous decision
- Crawford secures historic decision victory over Canelo
- 'Canelo fought like a champion' - Crawford's post-fight thoughts
- Canelo hints at rematch desire
That's all, folks!
07:33 , Oli GentThanks very much for joining us on Standard Sport, what a superb fight that was.
Be sure to come back very soon for even more LIVE boxing action!
'If we do it again' - Canelo
07:18 , Oli GentCanelo seemed to hint that he wanted to rematch Crawford when he gave his thoughts in the ring.
“I feel great to share the ring with a great fighter like him,” the Mexican said.
“If we do it again, it’s going to be great. I’m glad to share the ring with great fighters.
“I already accomplished a lot. My legacy is already there.
“I feel great, I feel strong. Crawford is a great, skilled fighter.”
'Canelo fought like a champion' - Crawford
07:16 , Oli GentCrawford said in his post-fight interview that he thought the defeated Mexican “fought like a champion”.
“Canelo’s a great champion,” he said.
“I’ve got to take my hat off to him. He’s a strong competitor. I have nothing but respect for him. He fought like a champion today.
“I don’t know. I got to sit down with my team and we’ll talk about it.”
“Thank you to all the supporters. Thank you to all the haters. I appreciate everyone of you all.”
Crawford secures historic victory over Canelo
07:12 , Oli GentWhat a fight, what a night.
That will go down in the history books, like Bud said before this bout.
Crawford wins it!
06:49 , Oli GentTERENCE CRAWFORD HAS BEATEN CANELO!
116-112.
115-113.
115-113.
That’s what the scorecards read.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 12
06:46 , Oli GentThe last three minutes. Who will blink first?
A nasty left lands from Crawford, which Canelo eats.
A right from Alvarez gets through, but Crawford’s uppercuts are knocking Canelo backwards. Not doing enough damage to really hurt him, but he’s earning that respect.
And that’s it! Both fighters raise their hands... but who’s done it? Scorecards to come.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 11
06:41 , Oli GentCrawford is continuing to succeed in the close-range trades, despite Canelo looking to throw bombs.
Two power shots from the Mexican land down the pipe, and that could be his best moment of the fight.
A right from Alvarez gets through, but so does a Crawford left.
The crowd roars its approval, with another nice combo from the American.
Bud is doing some superb work in the pocket when Canelo closes the distance, and he lands once more.
Three minutes to go.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 10
06:37 , Oli GentThree to go.
Crawford’s corner believe that he’s up, but does he need something big to really consolidate that?
Bud produces a good sequence there, but Canelo responds with a right hand.
Another good single body shot from the Mexican, but Crawford replies with similar.
The bell goes, and we have two left.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 9
06:33 , Oli GentSuperb start from Crawford at the start of the ninth, getting on the front foot early.
Time is called with a small cut over Bud’s eye, with an accidental headbutt. “I’m sorry, buddy,” Canelo says.
The clock is back on, and both men begin to swing for the fences once more.
A swatting shot from Crawford connects with Canelo’s head, and the pair begin to exchange with 20 seconds to go.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 8
06:28 , Oli GentA nice barrage of body shots from Crawford which connect. Crawford has taken the big hits really well, and is giving as good as he is getting.
He acknowledges a body shot that slips through, but Alvarez has done some good work in this round. He’s stalking his opponent around the ring, looking for that opportunity to land a heavy right, which he does, but Crawford is looking comfortable.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 7
06:24 , Oli GentA good uppercut from Crawford, as he does superbly to exchange at close-range with the Mexican.
He shows good defence as Canelo looks to converge on him and crank up the heat, but the American is really showing his mettle here.
Canelo corners his opponent, but Bud does really well to get himself out in double-quick time.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 6
06:20 , Oli GentA left hand from Crawford - similar to the one that hurt Errol Spence - lands on Canelo’s temple.
A slick uppercut as well from the American, and there’s some swelling on Canelo’s right eye.
Bud is showboating a bit here, beckoning the Mexican on.
A superb round for Crawford, who sits down knowing he’s taken that one.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 5
06:15 , Oli GentA good counter jab from Crawford to keep Canelo at range once more.
The Mexican is trying to close the gap, and looking to rest at certain intervals, which Crawford is beginning to take advantage of with consistent jabbing.
A nice body shot from Alvarez catches Bud on the way in, and another gets through, but Crawford catches the head shot.
Another tense round. Seven to go.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 4
06:12 , Oli GentCrawford is a bit more aggressive at the start of the fourth, throwing Canelo’s rhythm a tad.
A bigger shot from Canelo lands partially upstairs, but Crawford takes it well and looks unfazed.
Another hook lands on Crawford’s head, but again he isn’t shook.
Crawford follows that up with a significant left hook and jab, moving side to side and keep Canelo just off balance.
Alvarez commits to a big right hand in the final seconds, and lands, sending Crawford flying backwards right as the bell goes! He takes it well and produces a wry smile as he takes the stool.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 3
06:07 , Oli GentMore action in the third with a few more exchanges in the pocket.
Canelo is a bit more active, applying more pressure and throwing the bigger shots, but he’s not landed anything of particular note yet.
A lead left makes contact with the body, with Crawford managing the distance well and keeping the Mexican at bay.
A nice one-two from Canelo in the final ten seconds of the round, some handy body work to perhaps shift the judges’ views of that round.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 2
06:03 , Oli GentCanelo is doing nicely with his lead hand to Crawford’s body. Crawford drops a good slip to get off the centre-line, but Canelo is looking to cut off the ring and put the smaller man under pressure.
Bud is doing some good work to keep the Mexican away from his head, and he’s got him on the back foot for a second. He needs to be wary of the counterpunch off the ropes, and he is, with round two in the books.
Canelo vs Crawford: Round 1
05:59 , Oli GentHere we go!
We’re underway in the super-fight. Crawford opens in that southpaw stance, with some tentative jabbing to find his range.
It’s Canelo with the centre of the ring, and Crawford is jinking around the perimeter, with the pair studying each other.
A big right from Canelo is blocked, before a body shot lands. Crawford is accurate with two of his own.
A tense opening round.
Tale of the tape
05:50 , Oli GentCrawford is taller by an inch at 5’9”, with a reach advantage of 4.5”.
They both weighed in at exactly 167.5lbs.
A reminder of their records. Crawford is flawless at 41-0, while Canelo is 63-2-2.
... and here comes Canelo!
05:44 , Oli GentHe’s really made us wait, but he’s on his way to the ring.
Here comes Crawford
05:41 , Oli Gent‘Bud’ is on his way out, accompanied by mariachi music. He’s grasping what looks to be a guitar case. The mind games have begun already.
Here we go!
05:36 , Oli GentCue the dramatic music, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for.
Adam Jones and Danny Carey from Tool are shredding guitar and drums to ramp up the hype for this one, as if we needed it.
Michael Buffer, over to you.
Prediction time!
05:24 , Oli GentHow have the boxing greats called this one?
Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, and Oleksandr Usyk have all had their say...
Big win for Walsh!
05:19 , Oli GentWalsh takes it with a huge unanimous decision victory!
The scorecards read 99-91, 99-91, and 100-90!
‘King’ Callum remains undefeated.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 10
05:15 , Oli GentThere’s a five punch combination from Walsh, which Vargas does well to block.
The Mexican hasn’t really shown the accuracy needed to really convince the judges here, as Walsh goes for a huge left but makes superb contact with the air.
Walsh’s best round, you’d have to say, as he is again more active than Junior. You’d imagine that the ‘King’ takes this one by decision.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 9
05:10 , Oli GentWalsh is just being that bit more active than Junior in these later rounds.
That doesn’t mean to say that Vargas isn’t still in the contest, but he needs to throw more.
Senior is roaring his son on, screaming that this fight is still there to be won.
One round left. Who will let their hands fully go?
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 8
05:07 , Oli GentWalsh’s accuracy has improved in the final minute of the eighth and in the last couple of rounds here.
That’s a strong final 60 seconds there, landing some more body shots as well as a couple to the side of Vargas’ head.
Nothing too damaging, however, with the Mexican’s corner getting at their man, trying to gee him up for the final six minutes.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 7
05:03 , Oli GentAnother competitive round with both looking to land combinations, but nothing meaningful is getting through.
Walsh looks downstairs and lands one on the beltline, while Vargas lands but leaves his gut open to get socked with a left from the ‘King’.
Three to go.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 6
04:58 , Oli GentA better round for Vargas as he takes the centre of the ring, but he’s converged on quickly by Walsh.
A nice connection from Walsh with a good one-two to end the round, Vargas responds with a right that he just sneaks in before the bell.
Another even round.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 5
04:54 , Oli GentA nice sequence from Walsh towards the business end of the fifth.
Vargas is doing a good job to stay right in his face, as the Irishman looks to step in and land bombs.
A more low-key round there, but one that Walsh will be confident that he will have taken.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 4
04:50 , Oli GentA good left from Vargas gets through, but Walsh responds with one of his own. A short left out of the break lands for Junior, but Walsh sneaks one into the gut to score.
The Irishman is putting together some nice combinations, but Vargas is beginning to find his range a bit more, shown by that short right hook.
A big left from Walsh gets through the Mexican’s guard, and the bell goes, as the Irishman sits down knowing that he will have stolen that round.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 3
04:46 , Oli GentWalsh is still looking for the body, trying to wear his more experienced opponent down gradually.
Neither has really been able to impose their will on the other so far. Both showing positive movements, but they are cancelling each other at the moment.
Three down, a potential seven to go.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 2
04:42 , Oli GentA bit more calculated as the two get acclimatised in the ring.
Good job defensively by Vargas as Walsh looks for the one-two combo, and he’s snapping that lead hand, breaking Walsh’s forward momentum.
The Irishman is trying to work the body in the final seconds, and he lands a couple on the belt as the bell sounds.
Walsh vs Vargas: Round 1
04:38 , Oli GentHere we go, as the super welterweights clash.
Vargas is the first to throw a jab, as we see both men in their southpaw stances. You don’t see an awful lot of that, so it’s an intriguing battle.
No knockdown! Walsh falls backwards as Vargas throws, but the referee deems that that won’t warrant a count.
He needs to plant a bit more; he’s nicely on his toes, but perhaps a little too happy on his feet.
Tale of the tape
04:34 , Oli GentFor our co-main event, 14-0 Walsh takes on a fellow undefeated fighter Vargas, who sits at 17 bouts without defeat.
‘King’ Walsh is an inch taller at 5’9”, weighing in at half a pound heavier at 153.5lbs.
He also has a reach advantage of 1.5” at 71.5”.
Can the Irishman do it on the biggest stage?
Up next: Callum Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas
04:30 , Oli GentThe biggest fight of the undercard sees Irishman Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas Jr, of Mexico put their undefeated records on the line in a super welterweight bout.
Walsh, 24, boasts a 14-0 record, with 11 knockouts, and a growing reputation in the sport for his finishing power and southpaw style. Vargas Jr, son of the two-time light middleweight world champion of the same name, is four years older and has a 17-0 record with 15 knockouts.
Both have a reach of 72 inches in what appears to be an even match on paper, and one which many are expecting to go the distance.
It's a draw!
04:20 , Oli GentWhat a fight!
Lester Martinez and Christian Mbilli play out a hugely entertaining draw!
It's scored 97-93, 96-94, 95-95.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 10
04:16 , Oli GentFinal round. This could be generational.
Another big Martinez uppercut, before the central American goes to the body.
Mbilli is still throwing bombs himself, with huge rights from the Frenchman.
Mbilli is looking to lean on Martinez and land the heavy shots, as his opponents eats another left.
They’re swinging for the fences as the bell rings, and the referee has to separate them!
Scorecards and decision next. What a fight.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 9
04:11 , Oli GentMbilli looks wobbled as a flurry of Martinez punches begin to get through.
The Guatemalan could have a chance here for the finish, and the Frenchman, still trying to come forward, is looking a bit jaded for the first time.
Mbilli lands an uppercut of his own in a good response, but it’s Martinez who is winning this round.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 8
04:07 , Oli GentMartinez might be onto something with the right hand over the top, which has been landing.
Mbilli is trying to counteract that with a left of his own, but Martinez has been having more success with that in recent moments.
He’s finding the angles off the ropes quite nicely, with another right that he lands, but Mbilli comes back with a huge shot of his own as the bell rings!
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 7
04:03 , Oli GentAction as the bell rings as Mbilli plants two big shots, staying in Martinez’s face the whole time.
The Guatemalan responds well, landing a couple of his own in the final seconds.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 6
03:59 , Oli GentMbilli just will not let up. He hasn’t stopped since the first bell.
He’s really looking to fight in the pocket, but he’s rocked by an uppercut from Martinez. He’s still there, however.
Martinez needs to keep pushing the Frenchman back, and he gets to the corner looking a little bit spent.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 5
03:55 , Oli GentBoth fighters are landing consequential shots on the inside.
Mbilli is really darting in, looking to engage, but he is constantly being met by swatting Martinez shots to throw him off.
Another tough one to call.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 4
03:52 , Oli GentAnother round that is difficult to split the two.
Martinez’s corner are saying that it’s “too close”, pushing for their man to let his hands go more.
Mbilli is still trying to pin him on the ropes, landing clean, powerful shots in the dying embers of the round.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 3
03:47 , Oli GentBig shots once more as Martinez goes for the uppercut, not once, but twice.
The Frenchman continues to come forward, and looks to work the body late on.
What a fight this is turning out to be!
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 2
03:42 , Oli GentThis has been a high-octane battle so far. Both men are throwing some haymakers in the early exchanges, with Mbilli trying to do his work on the inside, and Martinez fighting with his back to the ropes.
Both men are trying to match each other’s combinations, and that’s good work from Martinez to look upstairs in the final seconds.
Mbilli vs Martinez: Round 1
03:38 , Oli GentWe’re underway in the second undercard bout of the evening.
Mbilli goes flying into Martinez’s chest straight from the off, pinning the Guatemalan onto the ropes.
He does well to fight his way away them, hoping to spin his opponent back that way, but the Frenchman succeeds in manoeuvering his way out of it.
Both guys are throwing huge shots so far. It’s a bit of a phone booth scrap at the end of the first.
Up next: Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez
03:22 , Oli GentTo follow, we’ve got a super-middleweight bout, as Mbilli takes on Martinez.
Two undefeated fighter, the Cameroon-born Mbilli has a 29-0 record, with 24 knockouts, and is the WBC interim champion.
Having honed his craft in Canada, the 30-year-old has built a following through his entertaining, high-volume attacking style.
Martinez, with a 19-0 record and 16 knockouts, hails from Guatemala and is one year younger than Mbilli at 29 years old. Martinez is considered a more versatile and, perhaps, the more complete fighter.
This fight has been billed as flash vs discipline by some, making it an intriguing scrap.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 10
03:15 , Oli GentWas Alakel a little shaken up at the end of the ninth?
Maybe, but he’s looking to get back into his rhythm off that lead hand.
There’s a slight swelling under his left eye as Crawford continues to push forward with great determination.
And the bell goes! Official decision next.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 9
03:11 , Oli GentThe lead hooks are working for Alakel in the penultimate round of the first main card bout.
Crawford takes a huge swing and a miss with a left of his own, and Alakel laughs at him on the ropes, beckoning him on.
A flurry from the American, however, and Alakel shakes his head! He’s not laughing now as the bell goes, and his trainer asks him, “Why did you let him have this round?” in the corner!
Canelo is here!
03:08 , Oli GentThe undisputed is in the house!
Canelo has arrived, and everyone in the arena has seen on the big screens. The biggest cheer of the night so far.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 8
03:06 , Oli GentAlakel looks more composed and concentrated in this eighth round and he’s turning up the heat and the power with his back hand.
He’s doing well to keep his range and stay on the outside, but when he needs to step in, he is doing so with some stinging blows.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 7
03:03 , Oli GentAlakel misses with the one-two, but lands the last two, showing the importance of following up your combinations.
He’s still landing with decent accuracy, which should steer him to victory as we head into the eighth.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 6
02:59 , Oli GentCrawford is looking to step on the gas a bit more and putting the pressure on Alakel, who isn’t being fooled by the feints.
He does well to fight his way off the ropes, the Saudi scrapper, and he’s boxed neatly so far.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 5
02:55 , Oli GentAlakel is right back to work after a straight jab. His lead hand is really snapping at Crawford, stopping the American from stepping in and closing the distance.
The youngster is still in the ascendancy.
Crawford is in the house!
02:51 , Oli GentTerence Crawford is in the building!
He has arrived, and his preparations will get underway shortly.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 4
02:50 , Oli GentSome adjustments from Alakel, varying his speed to match Crawford’s movement to maximise his offence.
A big round from the Saudi Arabian, who goes in at the sit-down on top.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 3
02:46 , Oli GentA right uppercut from Alakel is the pick of the bunch with just under a minute to go in round three.
Crawford is looking to go downstairs with plenty of torso to aim at, landing a couple of left hooks of his own.
A positive round for the underdog.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 2
02:42 , Oli GentAlakel gets caught with a right hand but comes back nicely with an uppercut of his own.
The American is getting closer in range, but Alakel is doing well to land those body shots. The best punch of the fight for him so far, a left to the gut.
Alakel vs Crawford: Round 1
02:37 , Oli GentThe first round of this 10-round bout, and Alakel lands strongly with an overhand right. He’s leading nicely with the left so far, and the Saudi star is in cruise control already.
Up first: Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford
02:31 , Oli GentThe first fight on the docket is the lightweight bout between Travis Kent Crawford and the Saudi prodigy ‘Mighty’ Mohammed Alakel, who impressed on Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte’s undercard over a month ago.
What can the young man do tonight on the biggest stage of all?
Now the main card!
02:28 , Oli GentHere’s how the undercard scraps are looking on the main programme!
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford (undisputed super middleweight title)
Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas (light-middleweight)
Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez (super-middleweight)
Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford (lightweight)
Prelim results in full
02:20 , Oli GentBrandon Adams def. Serhii Bohachuk via unanimous decision
Jermaine Franklin def. Ivan Dychko via unanimous decision
Reito Tsutsumi def. Javier Martinez via first-round TKO
Sultan Almohammed def. Martin Caraballo via unanimous decision
Raiko Santana def. Steven Nelson via first-round TKO
Marco Verde def. Sona Akale via fourth-round TKO
Bohachuk vs Adams: Adams wins!
02:13 , Oli GentThe two fighters embrace with smiles on their faces after a superb bout.
Adams has surely taken this one, but Bohachuk did well to go all 10 rounds.
The American hit the Ukrainian with some booming shots at times, landing harder and better shots.
It’s a second victory for Adams over Bohachuk, taking it via unanimous decision.
Bohachuk vs Adams: Two to go
02:04 , Oli GentA big hook to the body from Adams before a big left hook upstairs to close out the eighth.
We’re into the final two rounds of the prelims. Who will take this late on?
Bohachuk vs Adams: Six down
01:56 , Oli GentThere’s the bell at the end of six.
Bohachuk is hanging in there, landing, but Adams is still having the better of proceedings so far.
Bohachuk vs Adams: Four rounds down
01:48 , Oli GentThis has been a hell of a scrap so far.
Bohachuk is doing well with his lead hand, but Adams is accurate with his shots to the body.
Bohachuk vs Adams: Two rounds down
01:40 , Oli GentAdams has started well at the second sit-down.
He has the upper hand having won the previous contest between these two.
Round three begins.
We are underway!
01:32 , Oli GentRound one in the final prelim of the evening.
Who will take this one?
Final prelim fight coming up
01:20 , Oli GentIt’s Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams in the light-middleweight division.
It’s a rematch between the Ukrainian and the American, and it’s coming next.
Franklin defeats Dychko!
01:16 , Oli GentJermaine Franklin Jr beats Ivan Dychko by unanimous decision!
The heavyweight bout goes to the American, but it wasn’t the best fight of all time. Not a lot of action, but Franklin gets the win regardless.
Coming up on the main card...
01:12 , Oli GentThe first fight on the undercard is Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas. Alakel, 21, is an undefeated lightweight from Saudi Arabia with a 5-0 record, and one knockout, having started his professional career less than a year ago on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard.
He would go on to feature on the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 undercard soon after and was most recently seen knocking out India's Yumnam Santosh Singh in the first round in Riyad. This is his first bout outside of the Gulf state.
Ornelas is 12 years Alabel's senior but has just three more fights under his belt, having recently lost his undefeated record to Terell Bostic in January. His first fight was against Keith Carson in 2021, and has fought steadily heading into the biggest stage of his career in Las Vegas.
In the ring
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:53 , Oli GentIvan Dychko (15-0) takes on Jermaine Franklin Jr (23-2) in the only heavyweight clash of the evening.
It’s not been a great fight so far as we approach the end of the fifth, despite some heavy blows from both men.
Latest undercard results
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:51 , Oli GentReito Tsutsumi def. Javier Martinez by TKO (super-featherweight)
Sultan Almohamed def. Martin Caraballo by UD (light-welterweight)
Raiko Santana def. Steven Nelson by TKO (super-middleweight)
Marco Verde def. Sona Akale by TKO (super-middleweight)
What is the purse?
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:40 , Oli GentHow much are these two being paid, do we think?
Any guesses? Probably a few bob.
What's at stake?
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:30 , Oli GentPlenty, as it turns out.
Crawford has already given up his light middleweight title to be here, while Canelo is putting all of his super middleweight belts on the line.
Additionally, ‘Bud’ is the only unbeaten fighter of the two, and his ‘0’ could go today should he lose.
Boxing greats make their predictions
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:20 , Oli GentMike Tyson, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk... they all want a piece of the action here.
But what do they all think will happen tonight?
Main event ring walks
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:10 , Oli GentThe main undercard is expected to begin at 1am BST in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, which is 8pm ET and 5pm PT on Saturday night.
Ring walks for Canelo vs Crawford should come at approximately 4am BST, which is 11pm ET and 8pm PT. As ever, the exact timings are subject to change.
Tonight's venue
Sunday 14 September 2025 00:00 , Oli GentTonight’s super-fight takes place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The $1.9billion, 65,000-capacity stadium, first opened in 2020 and affectionately nicknamed ‘The Death Star’, is home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and has previously hosted both the Super Bowl and Wrestlemania.
Canelo vs Crawford latest odds
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:50 , Oli GentCanelo to win: 4/7
Crawford to win: 6/4
Draw: 12/1
Canelo to win on points or by decision: 11/8
Canelo to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 7/2
Crawford to win on points or by decision: 21/10
Crawford to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 9/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
How have both fighters weighed in?
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:40 , Oli GentCanelo and Crawford were both in peak condition at the weigh-in on Friday.
Crawford is stepping up from super-welterweight but both fighters tipped the scales at the same weight by coming in at 167.5lbs, inside the 168lb limit.
Standard Sport prediction
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:30 , Oli GentMuch has been made of seasoned super-middleweight Canelo - who has fought as high as light-heavyweight in his illustrious career - having an obvious size advantage against an opponent who began his career as a lightweight and is moving up significantly again.
However, to see them stand head to head or side by side, it is really notable how little there seems to be between them now ‘Bud’ has bulked up - indeed, Crawford is slightly taller than Canelo with a clear reach advantage.
However, while there is certainly no doubting his supreme technical abilities and incredible ring IQ, it is worth questioning how Crawford will handle competing with all that extra weight, having only fought once at light-middle before quickly vaulting up another two divisions.
There may also be an element of ring rust to shake off for the Omaha, Nebraska favourite, who has only fought once since July 2023.
But write him off at your peril. Canelo is one of the true all-time greats who wears down opponents so methodically, but the performance against Scull left a lot to be desired and could be more evidence of him finally slowing down after some 67 fights and two full decades in the pro ranks.
Canelo is understandably the favourite here, but we’re backing Crawford to make more history and become undisputed in a third different weight class on a night to remember in Sin City.
Crawford to win on points.
Undercard and running order
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:25 , Oli GentMain card:(from 2am BST on Sunday September 14, 2025)
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford (undisputed super middleweight title)
Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas (light-middleweight)
Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez (super-middleweight)
Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas (lightweight)
Preliminary card: (from 10.30pm BST on Saturday, September 13, 2025)
Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams (light-middleweight)
Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin Jr (heavyweight)
Reito Tsutsumi vs Javier Martinez (super-featherweight)
Sultan Almohamed vs Martin Caraballo (light-welterweight)
Steven Nelson vs Raiko Santana (super-middleweight)
Marco Verde vs Marcos Osorio Betancourt (super-middleweight)
How to watch
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:15 , Oli GentTV channel and live stream: Canelo vs Crawford is being shown globally live and exclusively on Netflix, where it’s available to all subscribers at no additional cost.
A subscription to Netflix in the UK currently starts at £5.99 per month.
Hello and welcome!
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:00 , Oli Gent... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Terence Crawford.
This is the big one, then. The biggest fight of the year (not you, Jake Paul). The mega-fight we never thought would come into existence.
It’s here, with the undercard kicking off at 11pm BST from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The ring walks for the main event are slated for approximately 4am BST.
Stay tuned for all the updates!
Tonight's venue
Saturday 13 September 2025 23:17 , Oli GentTonight’s super-fight takes place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The $1.9billion, 65,000-capacity stadium, first opened in 2020 and affectionately nicknamed ‘The Death Star’, is home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and has previously hosted both the Super Bowl and Wrestlemania.
