Netflix is confirmed to stream the combat between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 13, stay from Las Vegas. The venue accommodating the extremely anticipated matchup is but to be decided. The occasion continues the collection of Riyadh Season playing cards.
The 2 four-division world champions have been initially scheduled to battle it out a day earlier at Allegiant Stadium, additionally in Las Vegas. The brand new date and broadcast platform have been confirmed on Tuesday, alongside a three-city press tour.
Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) of Mexico makes his second ring look of the yr. The 34-year-old was in motion in Might, defeating William Scull by unanimous choice. With the victory, he grew to become the two-time undisputed champion at 168 lbs.
“I’m tremendous comfortable to be making historical past once more and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will probably be broadcast on Netflix,” Canelo mentioned. “On September 13, I’m prepared to indicate as soon as once more that I’m the perfect pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.”
Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) of Omaha, NE steps by way of the ropes for the primary time since final August, when he scored a unanimous choice over Israil Madrimov to win a title at tremendous welterweight. Going up towards Canelo, the undefeated 37-year-old southpaw appears to grow to be the undisputed champion in his third weight class, having beforehand conquered the tremendous light-weight and welterweight divisions.
“My good file speaks for itself,” Crawford mentioned. “I’m the perfect fighter on the planet and regardless of the opponent or weight class, I’ve at all times come out on high. On September 13, my hand will probably be raised as soon as once more because the world watches greatness.”
Canelo vs Crawford press tour
Forward of their bout, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford host a three-city press tour. The primary cease is on June 20 at Baker Alshidy Theatre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The second press convention takes place on the Jacob Javits Conference Middle in New York on June 22, throughout Fanatics Fest NYC. Rounding out the press tour, the third presser is held at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas on June 27.
The Canelo vs Crawford conflict is the third boxing occasion to be streamed on Netflix. The debut showdown final November featured Jake Paul towards Mike Tyson. The subsequent occasion is scheduled to function the trilogy combat between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
The venue for Canelo vs Crawford, in addition to the undercard bouts, is anticipated to be confirmed shortly.
