Canelo vs. Crawford Set for September 13 in Vegas

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence 'Bud' Crawford are set to fight for the super middleweight title on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Netflix exclusively broadcasting the bout. Canelo enters as the favorite due to his power and natural size, while experts such as Roy Jones Jr. believe Crawford's superior boxing skills could offset these advantages if he handles the step up in weight. Both fighters' recent performances—Crawford’s tough match with Israil Madrimov and Canelo’s methodical win over William Scull—raise questions about their current form. Crawford is reportedly focusing on targeting Canelo’s body, a perceived area of weakness. Former UFC champion Leon Edwards and other analysts note that skill may close Crawford's weight disadvantage, though Canelo's punching power remains a significant threat. The fight is seen as a major stylistic clash and a chance for Crawford to repeat the upsets achieved by Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol against Canelo.