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Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford CONFIRMED for September 13 in Las Vegas with super-fight airing on Netflix
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CANELO ALVAREZ and Terence Crawford have finally CONFIRMED their Las Vegas super-fight - which will air on Netflix. After Canelo laboured past William Scull in Saudi Arabia in May, he won back his vacated IBF title to become undisputed super-middleweight king again. 3 Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez have confirmed their Vegas super-fight Credit: Getty And shortly after, unbeaten four-division champion Crawford stepped into the ring to face off with Canelo - flanked by Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh. The bout was first set for Friday, September 12 in Vegas with Netflix to air the fight with UFC boss Dana White to promote. TKO Holdings - who own the UFC and WWE - signed a multi-year partnership this year to establish a boxing promotion alongside Alalshikh. As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. READ MORE IN boxing CAN DO ATTITUDE Canelo vs Crawford in another twist as White says he IS promoting fight And Canelo's blockbuster against Crawford was always due to kickstart the partnership. But then the cracks began to appear. At one point, it seemed White and Netflix were OUT of the picture after Alalshikh said the fight would be promoted by Saudi-based Sela on pay-per-view. He posted: "We have confirmed the promoter for Canelo vs. Crawford will be Sela for Riyadh Season. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "The broadcaster we have not decided yet but the date will be Saturday 13th September. More details soon." Alalshikh even said the fight could switch to New York or Los Angeles - despite the Las Vegas Raiders' £1.5BILLION stadium being pencilled in. Vegas will still host the fight but the Raiders' stadium is currently booked up for college football game. The game will need to be shifted in date for Canelo to fight Crawford at the 65,000-seater. As the details of the fight began to rapidly chop and change - White remained quiet fuelling speculation over his involvement. But when the American returned to the spotlight to promote UFC 316 in Newark - he finally offered some clarity. He told media after the event: "I'm promoting the fight. I'll let you guys know when it's time to let you guys know." White's re-involvement in the event is also said to have been the catalyst in getting Netflix back on board. The streaming service debuted in boxing in November when YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul faced the returning Mike Tyson. Despite the controversy surrounding Tyson's comeback aged 58 - still over 100 MILLION watched Paul's decision win causing the stream to crash. Netflix follow up with Katie Taylor's trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano on Friday, July 11 in an all-women's card in Netflix. The streaming giants are also in talks with the UFC over broadcasting rights - with ESPN's expiring at the end of the year. And White's role as promoter of Canelo vs Crawford is believed to have convinced Netflix to return as broadcaster. Canelo comes into the bout with all four 168lb titles while Crawford has not returned since beating Israil Madrimov for the 154lb title last August.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford CONFIRMED for September 13 in Las Vegas with super-fight airing on Netflix
CANELO ALVAREZ and Terence Crawford have finally CONFIRMED their Las Vegas super-fight - which will air on Netflix. After Canelo laboured past William Scull in Saudi Arabia in May, he won back his vacated IBF title to become undisputed super-middleweight king again. Advertisement 3 Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez have confirmed their Vegas super-fight Credit: Getty And shortly after, unbeaten four-division champion Crawford The bout was first set for Friday, September 12 in Vegas with Netflix to air the fight with UFC boss Dana White to promote. TKO Holdings - who own the UFC and WWE - signed a multi-year partnership this year to As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. Advertisement READ MORE IN boxing And Canelo's blockbuster against Crawford But then the cracks began to appear. At one point, He posted: "We have confirmed the promoter for Canelo vs. Crawford will be Sela for Riyadh Season. Advertisement Most read in Boxing 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "The broadcaster we have not decided yet but the date will be Saturday 13th September. More details soon." Alalshikh even said the fight could switch to New York or Los Angeles - despite the Las Vegas Raiders' £1.5BILLION stadium being pencilled in. Advertisement Vegas will still host the fight but the Raiders' stadium is currently booked up for college football game. The game will need to be shifted in date for Canelo to fight Crawford at the 65,000-seater. As the details of the fight began to rapidly chop and change - White remained quiet fuelling speculation over his involvement. But when the American returned to the spotlight to promote UFC 316 in Newark - he finally offered some clarity. Advertisement He told media after the event: "I'm promoting the fight. I'll let you guys know when it's time to let you guys know." White's re-involvement in the event is also said to have been the catalyst in getting Netflix back on board. The streaming service debuted in boxing in November when YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul faced the returning Mike Tyson. Despite the controversy surrounding Tyson's comeback aged 58 - still over 100 MILLION watched Paul's decision win Advertisement Netflix follow up with Katie Taylor's trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano on Friday, July 11 The streaming giants are And White's role as promoter of Canelo vs Crawford is believed to have convinced Netflix to return as broadcaster. Canelo comes into the bout with all four 168lb titles while Crawford has not returned since beating Israil Madrimov for the 154lb title last August. Advertisement 3 Dana White will promote Canelo vs Crawford Credit: @danawhite
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford in another twist as UFC boss Dana White says he IS promoting super-fight
DANA WHITE has insisted he WILL promote the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight - marking yet another twist. Canelo is due to defend his undisputed super-middleweight titles against unbeaten American Crawford in September. 3 Dana White insists he will promote Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Credit: @danawhite And Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh - the financial backer behind the bout - initially announced that UFC boss White would promote. The super-fight was set for the Las Vegas Raiders' NFL stadium with Netflix on board to broadcast that bout. That was until Alalshikh made a U-turn and claimed Saudi-based Sela would promote and it would instead be on pay-per-view. White was probed on Alalshikh's comments after UFC 316 - but hit back to maintain he will be involved in the fight. READ MORE IN boxing JAKE TO SAY IT Jake Paul blasts Canelo's win over Scull and but says shock bout WILL happen He said: "I'm promoting the fight. I'll let you guys know when it's time to let you guys know." TKO Holdings - who own the UFC and WWE - signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh. As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo's blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine - which he owns - that the date of the bout was set to change. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles - opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy video It caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on PPV - suggesting White and Netflix were out of the picture. But, White clarified: "Listen, when we're at work in UFC headquarters, I'm in my own little world, man. I don't pay attention to any of that s***. 'I know what's going on, I know what we're doing, I don't really pay attention to that stuff." White has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Canelo, 34, beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford, 37, has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. 3 Crawford with Turki Alalshikh and Canelo
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford in another twist as UFC boss Dana White says he IS promoting super-fight
DANA WHITE has insisted he WILL promote the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight - marking yet another twist. 3 Dana White insists he will promote Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Credit: @danawhite And Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh - the financial backer behind the bout - initially announced that UFC boss White would promote. The super-fight was set for the Las Vegas Raiders' NFL stadium with Netflix on board to broadcast that bout. White was probed on Alalshikh's comments after UFC 316 - but hit back to maintain he will be involved in the fight. READ MORE IN boxing He said: "I'm promoting the fight. I'll let you guys know when it's time to let you guys know." TKO Holdings - who own the UFC and WWE - signed a multi-year partnership to As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo's blockbuster against Crawford Most read in Boxing 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine - which he owns - that the date of the bout was set to change. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles - opposed to the £1.5BILLION , Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy video It caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on PPV - suggesting White and Netflix were out of the picture. But, White clarified: "Listen, when we're at work in UFC headquarters, I'm in my own little world, man. I don't pay attention to any of that s***. 'I know what's going on, I know what we're doing, I don't really pay attention to that stuff." White has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Canelo, 34, beat William Scull, 32, Meanwhile Crawford, 37, has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. 3 Crawford with Turki Alalshikh and Canelo
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight
Find out the dramatic timeline below KICKING THE CAN UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANA WHITE has suddenly been cut from promoting Canelo Alvarez's fight against Terence Crawford. TKO Holdings - who own the UFC and WWE - signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Jon Anik, Turki Alalshikh, and UFC boss Dana White Credit: Getty As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo's blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership on Friday, September 12 in Las Vegas at the Raiders Stadium. Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine - which he owns - that the date of the bout was set to change to Saturday, September 13. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles - opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. READ MORE IN BOXING 'INCOMING' Tyson Fury teases imminent announcement in video with dad John It caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on pay-per-view. That suggested White and Netflix were out of the picture - with UFC 320 also set for September 13 and due to clash with the new Canelo date. Now, Alalshikh has confirmed Saudi-based Sela will promote the super-middleweight title decider for Riyadh. A broadcaster is not yet decided but Riyadh Season have an exclusive deal with sports streaming service DAZN - who operate a PPV platform. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Netflix debuted in boxing in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58 to fight Jake Paul. And over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul's points win - causing the stream to crash. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split Decision The dramatic turn of events leaves White and TKO's future in boxing up in the air - despite their plans to launch a brand new boxing league. On Monday, May 12 Alalshikh revealed he was flying to New York with White also posting a picture in the Big Apple soon after. SunSport understands Canelo, 34, and Crawford, 37, were also set to join them to film content with Netflix ahead of the bout. But, just a day later and Alalshikh dropped the news that the fight's date and location was under consideration. White is yet to comment on his apparent removal from the mega-boxing bout and the future of his league. He has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Canelo beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024.
