Alvarez-Crawford Super Middleweight Fight Includes KO Bonus

The highly-anticipated boxing match between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 13 will feature a knockout (KO) bonus for the first time in a fight financed by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. This incentive aims to discourage unentertaining "Tom and Jerry" style fights, where one boxer runs and the other chases with little action, a frustration voiced by Alalshikh after recent low-action bouts involving Alvarez. The fight, promoted by Dana White and TKO Boxing, will be streamed live on Netflix, with Alalshikh committing to continue KO bonuses in future events to encourage more engaging performances. Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, holds a record of 63-2-2, while Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, is moving up in weight class to challenge Alvarez. Both fighters expressed confidence at the Riyadh press conference, with Crawford assuring he will not run from the fight and Alvarez determined to maintain his status as a multi-division undisputed champion. The KO bonus mirrors performance incentives common in UFC events, also promoted by Dana White, aiming to enhance fan experience and fight competitiveness.