Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is formally set for Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, and the blockbuster struggle streams on Netflix.
Dana White and Turki Alalshikh introduced the extra particulars for the September boxing showdown, though a venue was not revealed for the occasion. White, Alashikh, and Sela will co-promote the occasion, per the announcement, and also will characteristic a multi-stop promotional tour.
“Turki needs to make the largest fights the followers need to see in boxing and that is proper up my alley,” White stated in an announcement. “Are you kidding me that the primary boxing struggle I’m going to get to advertise is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s actually a as soon as in a lifetime struggle.”
White additionally appears to be teasing that his boxing promotion will probably be below the Zuffa Boxing banner.
The three-stop promotional tour begins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 20. The second cease takes place throughout Fanatics Fest in New York Metropolis on June 22, earlier than the ultimate cease in Las Vegas on June 27 in the course of the UFC’s Worldwide Battle Week forward of UFC 317.
Alvarez has gained six straight bouts as he prepares for the undisputed tremendous middleweight championship struggle in opposition to the undefeated Crawford.
“I’m tremendous joyful to be making historical past once more and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will probably be broadcast on Netflix,” Alvarez stated.
For Crawford, he goals to show that he’s not probably the greatest fighters on the planet, however he’s the very best pound-for-pound fighter within the sport.
“My good report speaks for itself. I’m the very best fighter on the planet and regardless of the opponent or weight class, I’ve all the time come out on prime,” Crawford stated. “On Sept. 13, my hand will probably be raised as soon as once more because the world watches greatness.”
