Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Netflix’s Historic Fight of the Century
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Fatima Saif
- . September 6, 2025
- . Update: September 8, 2025 5:01 am
The world abides when two legends come face-to-face, pound-for-pound wise. On September 13, Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford will enter the ring in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in a mega-bout already being called “The Fight of the Century.” To fans, this is not only a match between two great boxers of all time, but it is history. To top it off, Netflix will broadcast the fight globally at no extra charge to its 300 million or more subscribers. The event features an incredible undercard and a history-making streaming viewership, and as such, represents a pivotal point in both boxing and online sports broadcasting.
A Historic Clash on Mexican Independence Weekend
Canelo Álvarez, the unquestioned leader of Mexican boxing, has been carrying on the Mexican Independence Day weekend tradition of fighting this weekend. Opposite him is Terence Crawford, the unbeaten American phenom, fighting to leave a lasting legacy by knocking out one of the greatest champions in boxing.
Fight Details
| Event | Date | Venue | Streaming | Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks |
| Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford | Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | Netflix (worldwide, included in all plans) | 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT | ~11 p.m. ET |
This blockbuster deal comes from a partnership between Netflix, TKO Group Holdings (parent company of UFC), Saudi events company Sela, and advisor Turki Alalshikh. Netflix, which broke streaming records with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in 2024, is betting on this clash to set new milestones in sports broadcasting.
The Fight Card and Broadcast Team
This mega deal is a venture between Netflix, TKO Group Holdings (owner of UFC), the Saudi events company Sela, and advisor Turki Alalshikh. Netflix, which made streaming history with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in 2024, is placing bets on this match to set new standards in sports broadcasting.
Main Card
| Bout | Fighters | Division |
| Main Event | Canelo Álvarez (-185) vs. Terence Crawford (+145) | Super Middleweight (168 lbs) |
| Co-Main Event | Callum Walsh (-295) vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. (+225) | Super Welterweight |
| Fight 3 | Christian Mbilli (-185) vs. Lester Martinez (+145) | Super Middleweight |
| Fight 4 | Mohammed Alakel (-3000) vs. John Ornelas (+1100) | Lightweight |
Preliminary Card
| Bout | Fighters | Division |
| 1 | Serhii Bohachuk (-500) vs. Brandon Adams (+350) | Middleweight |
| 2 | Ivan Dychko (-120) vs. Jermaine Franklin (-105) | Heavyweight |
| 3 | Reito Tsutsumi (-5000) vs. Javier Martinez (+1500) | Super Featherweight |
| 4 | Sultan Almohammed vs. Martin Caraballo | Super Lightweight |
| 5 | Steven Nelson (-320) vs. Raiko Santana (+240) | Light Heavyweight |
| 6 | Marco Verde vs. Marcos Osorio Betancourt | Super Middleweight |
Broadcast Team
| Role | Names |
| Play-by-Play | Jon Anik |
| Analysts | Max Kellerman, Andre Ward |
| Ring Announcers | Michael Buffer (main card), Joe Martinez (prelims) |
| Desk Analysts | Mario Lopez, Antonio Tarver, Mark Kriegel, Mike Coppinger |
| Reporters | Jim Gray, Heidi Androl |
| Coaching Analyst | Skipper Kelp |
As the world tunes in and two of boxing’s most legendary champions clash, with high-end commentary, Canelo vs. Crawford is bound to be a sports event that goes down in history.
