Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, two of boxing’s biggest names, will meet on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight, streamed live on Netflix starting at 9 p.m. ET, pits Canelo’s undisputed super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring, TBRB) against Crawford’s quest to become the first male boxer to win undisputed titles in three weight classes. Billed as “Once In A Lifetime,” the event marks the first Zuffa Boxing promotion under UFC CEO Dana White and TKO, with Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh and Sela backing the card.
The main card includes Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez for the WBC interim super middleweight title, Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr., and Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas. Preliminary bouts, led by Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams at a 156-pound catchweight, will stream on YouTube and Netflix’s Tudum platform.
Canelo plans to skip most promotional events to focus on training, while Crawford engages with fans. The event, billed as “Once In A Lifetime,” draws massive attention for its clash of boxing’s elite, with a stacked undercard adding to the hype.
Fight-Week Schedule with Times: Canelo vs. Crawford
Tuesday, September 9 – Grand arrival at Fontainebleau Hotel
Time: 5:30 p.m. local time (PT) / 8:30 p.m. ET
This first public moment for both fighters kicks off the week.
Wednesday, September 10 – Open workouts featuring undercard fighters, live and public
Time: 6:00 p.m. local time (PT) / 9:00 p.m. ET
Canelo and Crawford will be absent, leaving the spotlight to rising stars on the undercard
Thursday, September 11 – Final press conference at T-Mobile Arena
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. / Conference starts at 6:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)
These are fighters’ last public remarks before fight night.
Friday, September 12 – Ceremonial weigh-ins at T-Mobile Arena
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. / Weigh-ins begin at 6:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)
Final stage time before the action begins.
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Saturday, September 13 – Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium
- Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT
- Preliminary Fights Start Time: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT, streaming on YouTube and Netflix Tudum.
- Main Card Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT, streaming on Netflix.
- Main Event Ring Walks: Expected around 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT.
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, a 65,000-seat arena in Las Vegas, home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
Main Card Fights:
- Undisputed super middleweight title: Canelo Alvarez (-160) vs. Terence Crawford (+145), 12 rounds.
- Super welterweight: Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr., 10 rounds.
- Super middleweight: Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez, 12 rounds, WBC interim title.
- Super featherweight: Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas, 10 rounds.
Preliminary Card Fights:
- Middleweight: Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams, 10 rounds, 156-pound catchweight.
- Heavyweight: Ivan Dychko vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr., 10 rounds.
- Super featherweight: Reito Tsutsumi vs. Javier Martinez , 6 rounds.
- Super lightweight: Sultan Almohamed vs. Martin Caraballo, 4 rounds
- Light heavyweight: Steven Nelson vs. Raiko Santana, 10 rounds.
- Super middleweight: Marco Verde vs. Marcos Osorio-Betancourt, 6 rounds
Canelo, 35, is favored at -160 odds by BetMGM, relying on his size and experience at 168 pounds. Crawford, 38, is a +145 underdog, moving up two weight classes but bringing elite skill and southpaw style. Canelo told Netflix, “I love sparring every day, but my coach stops me. Crawford’s a great fighter, a real test.” Crawford posted on X, “Doubters will cry when I win.”
