Boxing fans can mark their calendars: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford are officially set to clash in a historic showdown on September 1, 202, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas This blockbuster event will see Canelo defend his undisputed super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF) against Crawford, the undefeated two-division undisputed champion stepping up from 154 to 168 pounds-without a rehydration clause
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Canelo, a four-division world champion, is coming off a lucrative $400 million deal and a recent victory over William Scull, while Crawford, also a four-division champ with a perfect 41-0 record, last dominated Israil Madrimov With both fighters considered among the best pound-for-pound in the world, this fight is poised to attract a crowd of 6,000 and could break financial records, with Canelo reportedly earning up to $150 million for the bout
Crawford, brimming with confidence, promised: “I’ll show the world what greatness looks like in September.” Canelo echoed the anticipation, calling it a “dream fight” and a pleasure to share the ring with such an elite opponent
Tickets and broadcast details are expected soon, but one thing is certain: the boxing world will be watching when these two legends meet in Las Vegas
