Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford Set Undisputed Title Fight in Riyadh

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to face off on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Alvarez's undisputed super-middleweight championship, a fight widely promoted as the 'fight of the century.' Despite the hype, Alvarez has expressed confidence in his experience and skills over Crawford, who is moving up two weight classes for the bout and aims to become the first male three-weight undisputed champion. The event, co-promoted by UFC's Dana White and Turki Alalshikh, has faced logistical challenges, including venue criticism and date speculation, but was marked by a notable gesture of sportsmanship when the fighters shared a formal dinner in Riyadh. While Alvarez appeared somewhat disengaged in pre-fight promotions, possibly due to perceptions of the fight as a business decision and concerns over legacy risk, Crawford remains focused and confident, intending to use a tactical style to counter Alvarez's power. Both fighters have illustrious records, with Alvarez holding multiple world titles and Crawford undefeated at 41-0, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash that will be streamed on Netflix. The bout also follows Alvarez's recent unification victory in Riyadh, solidifying his status as the dominant super-middleweight champion.