Saul “Canelo” Alvarez
Record: 63-2-2 (39 KOs)
Hometown: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Last Fight: Def. William Scull (UD, 12)
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez was destined for nights like this. Born in Guadalajara, he rose from a teenage prodigy fighting on small cards in Mexico to the face of boxing, carrying the sport on his shoulders for more than a decade. Along the way, he’s beaten future Hall of Famers, collected titles in four different weight classes, and sold out venues from Mexico to Saudi Arabia. He’s weathered the criticism, the setbacks, and the doubts—always bouncing back stronger, always reminding fans why he’s one of the most complete fighters of his generation. Now, at 35 years old, Canelo faces a challenge unlike any other in Terence “Bud” Crawford, a man who has conquered everything placed in front of him. Is this the moment Canelo reasserts his dominance as boxing’s pound-for-pound king, or will the legend from Guadalajara be forced to pass the torch? That’s the question that will be answered when the two finally meet in the ring.
Terence “Bud” Crawford
Record: 41-0 (31 KOs)
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Last Fight: Def. Israil Madrimov (UD, 12)
Measurable(s): Age — 37 | Height — 5’8 | Reach — 74″
Terence “Bud” Crawford is not supposed to be here. He could have died when he was shot in 2008. He could have succumbed to the pressure of fighting Breidis Prescott as a relative unknown in 2012. When he stepped into the ring with Errol Spence Jr. in 2023, the Texas native was the fighter many thought could one day challenge Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Yet, throughout it all, he’s managed to pull through. Now, 17 years in to his pro career, he faces his toughest yet — Canelo Alvarez. Will he rise to challenge or succumb to the pressure? Only the man from Omaha will know the answer to that question.
Pick ‘Em: Who Do You Think Will Win?
Fighter Predictions
- Amir Khan — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Shawn Porter — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Timothy Bradley Jr. — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Brian Norman Jr. — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Conor Benn — Alvarez def. Crawford
- Chris Algieri — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. — Alvarez def. Crawford
Media Predictions
- Jim Lampley — Alvarez def. Crawford
- Al Bernstein — Alvarez def. Crawford
- Darshan Desai, Uncrowned — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Scott Christ, MMA Fighting — Alvarez def. Crawford
- Josh Peter, USA Today — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Kevin Iole, MMA Junkie — Crawford def. Alvarez
- Alexander Lee, MMA Fighting — Crawford def. Alvarez
Unless the person you’re talking to is a super middleweight champion from Mexico or a two-time undisputed champion from Nebraska, there’s a good chance they are as unsure about what will happen on Saturday, September 13th as ever. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has appeared less mobile, thrown fewer punches, and failed to score a knockout in several of his recent fights. Terence “Bud” Crawford has been largely inactive over the last two years and is now attempting to jump up 14 pounds in weight to take on the division’s undisputed champion. With all of that said, Alvarez and Crawford are still currently top ten pound-for-pound talents and future first-ballot inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Therefore, it’s easy to be swayed in either direction as you make your final predictions for the main event.
Parlay Preview: What does Vegas have to say?
- BetMGM: Alvarez (-165) | Crawford (+135)
- FanDuel Sportsbook: Alvarez (-182) | Crawford (+142)
- Draftkings Sportsbook: Alvarez (-175) | Crawford (+145)
In the words of Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, it’s a toss up! From ESPN Bet to BetMGM and every sportsbook in between, the powers that be in Las Vegas have set the lines razor-thin for the main event. At most books, Alvarez is listed as a slight favorite, but the odds are so tight that you’d have to put down a hefty sum on the moneyline just to see any sort of return. On the flip side, betting the underdog could provide a more enticing payout, though it comes with greater risk. Oddsmakers are signaling that this fight could truly go either way—whether it’s Alvarez’s experience and composure or Crawford’s hunger and momentum that wins the night. In short, the betting market reflects what fans already know: expect fireworks, and don’t be surprised if this one comes down to the final rounds.
Tune In: How To Watch Alvarez-Crawford
Network: Netflix ($7.99 per month)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV)
Time: Preliminary Card — 5:30 p.m. EST | Main Card — 9 p.m. EST | Main Event — Approx. 11 p.m. EST
It’s a new era! Long gone are the days of HBO and Showtime paving the way forward for boxing across premium cable. In fact, not only are HBO and Showtime out of the game, but ESPN, NBC, CBS, and FOX have seemingly cut boxing out of their broadcast plans in the immediate future. However, the sweet science lives on and has found a new place within the world of streaming. From Prime Video to DAZN and now, Netflix, streaming is the way forward for television and more specifically, the sport of boxing. As a result, some of the biggest fights, including Terence Crawford vs. Saul Alvarez, are now available for as low as $7.99 per month. Following the success of Tyson-Paul and Serrano-Taylor III, Netflix dives back into the world of boxing for one of its biggest events yet.
