This Saturday, the ring in Las Vegas will witness a historic showdown between two great icons of boxing. The Canelo vs Crawford fight is one of the most anticipated by fans of this sport and promises to be a true spectacle. Here’s the time so you don’t miss it.
What time is the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The event kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with the preliminary fights, so the main event between the Mexican and the American is expected to begin between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m.
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Where to watch the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The broadcast will be available through the Netflix streaming platform.
Preliminary card for Canelo vs. Crawford
The night will begin with a fight card full of heavyweights, who will face off before the main event. Keep in mind that all fights are subject to change. So far, these are the bouts:
- Serhii Bohachuk (Ukraine) will face Brandon Adams (United States) in a middleweight bout.
- Ivan Dychko (Kazakhstan) will fight Jermaine Franklin (United States) in the heavyweight category.
- Reito Tsutsumi (Japan) will take on Javier Martínez (United States) in a super featherweight fight.
- Sultan Almohamed (Saudi Arabia) will face Martin Caraballo (United States) in the super lightweight division.
- Steven Nelson (United States) will meet Raiko Santana (Cuba) in a light heavyweight clash.
- Marco Verde (Mexico) will open the night against Marcos Osorio Betancourt (Puerto Rico) in a super middleweight fight.
How much will Canelo vs Crawford earn?
In this matchup against Terence Crawford, Canelo Álvarez will pocket 150 million dollars. Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez comes in as the favorite over Crawford. While the American remains undefeated and many experts consider him the current pound-for-pound champion, the experience and track record of the Mexican champion give him a slight edge. Additionally, Álvarez feels more comfortable and natural at super middleweight, which could be the decisive factor in this clash.
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How much does Canelo Álvarez earn per fight?
Canelo Álvarez’s fights always generate great expectation and equally substantial earnings. Although the Mexican boxer doesn’t earn the same in every fight, the last time he stepped into the ring against William Scull he earned 100 million dollars. His fight against Gennady Golovkin brought him 45 million, while his bout against Caleb Plant earned him 40 million.
Biography of Saúl Canelo Álvarez
Saúl Canelo Álvarez was born on July 18, 1990, in San Agustín, a community located on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Jalisco. From a young age, his father instilled in him a strong work ethic, while his brother Rigoberto sparked his passion for boxing by giving him his first pair of gloves when he was just 10 years old. While helping his father sell popsicles in the streets of Juanacatlán and serving aguas frescas in the mornings, Canelo dreamed of succeeding in professional boxing. In the afternoons, he trained tirelessly at José “Chepo” Reynoso’s gym.
During his childhood, Saúl was bullied and nicknamed due to his physical appearance, and it was precisely one of those nicknames, El Canelo, that he would later turn into a synonym of success and resilience. At 15, he made his professional debut on October 29, 2005, at the Arena Chololo Larios in Tonalá. That night, he defeated Abraham González by technical knockout in the fourth round, giving an early glimpse of the talent that would take him to the top of boxing.
From his first fights, he faced opponents considerably stronger and older than him. However, that didn’t stop him: in 2006, just one year after his debut, he had already been crowned middleweight champion of the state of Jalisco.
