Undefeated boxer Terence Crawford is set for a monumental clash with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated matchup will be the inaugural boxing event at the venue and comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, a global entertainment festival that previously attracted over 20 million visitors in 2024 and featured other marquee fights like Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
Crawford, boasting a perfect record of 41 wins, 31 by knockout, is making a significant move up two weight classes from 147 to 168 pounds to challenge Alvarez for his unified super middleweight championship. Known for his impressive legacy, Crawford has taken down numerous top fighters, including Ricky Burns, Amir Khan, and Errol Spence Jr. Alvarez, with a formidable record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, is acknowledged as one of the most decorated champions in the sport.
Canelo himself recognized Crawford’s prowess, labeling him one of the best fighters of the last decade. This fight is part of Alvarez’s massive $400 million deal with Riyadh Season, a venture aimed at enhancing the international prestige of both Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas in the boxing realm.
During the promotional tour, tensions flared as Crawford pushed Alvarez, although he later explained the move was merely a sign of enthusiasm. The tour featured playful banter and mutual respect, with Crawford noting, “Canelo has a granite chin, he’s tough, he’s durable. But we’ve seen him hurt a couple of times, and given the right circumstances, anybody can get knocked out.”
Former world champion Timothy Bradley has rallied behind Crawford, suggesting that if Canelo was unable to knock out Jermell Charlo, he might not have much success against Crawford either. Bradley confidently stated, “I would pick Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez even at 168… Crawford will figure out a way.”
This upcoming fight promises to be a thrilling event, not just for boxing fans, but also as a major highlight for the Las Vegas sports scene, showcasing the city’s ability to host world-class sporting events.