Boxing Odds Favor Canelo Alvarez Over Terence Crawford in Upcoming Match
Fight Night: Canelo Alvarez Takes on Terence Crawford
Preview of the Highly Anticipated Bout
On Friday, September 12, Las Vegas will witness a historic battle between two boxing titans. Canelo Alvarez, the unified super middleweight champion, will step in the ring to face Terence Crawford, the undisputed welterweight king.
Crawford's Rise to the Top
With an impressive record of 41-0 (31 KOs), Crawford has established his reign in multiple weight classes, capturing titles in lightweight, super lightweight, and welterweight divisions. He joined legends like Oleksandr Usyk and Evander Holyfield as the only boxers to be undisputed champions in more than one weight class [1].
Alvarez's Formidable Legacy
Known for his dominance in the super middleweight division, Alvarez boasts an estimated record of 60-2-2 (39 KOs) [2]. He made history as the first undisputed super middleweight champion in the four-belt era and is widely recognized as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters [3].
Predictions and Expectations
Crawford is moving up to 168 pounds to challenge Alvarez, adding an intriguing dynamic to an already highly anticipated fight. Crawford remains unfazed by the weight difference and has expressed his eagerness for the confrontation, referring to it as the biggest fight in his career [4]. Alvarez, on the other hand, expects a more spirited contest compared to his recent bout with William Scull [5].
Stay tuned as we bring you updates, predictions, and insights leading up to this monumental fight.
FYI:
- According to BetOnline, Alvarez opened as a -150 betting favorite over Crawford, who came in as the +120 underdog. As of today, Alvarez is listed at -170, while Crawford stands at +140 [6].
[1] https://www.boxrec.com/en/boxer/81458 (Terence Crawford's fighting record)
[2] https://www.boxrec.com/en/boxer/46229 (Canelo Álvarez's fighting record)
[3] https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33698370/canelo-alvarez-vs-caleb-plant-unifies-boxing-s-elite-division
[4] https://fighthubtv.com/2025/05/terence-crawford-ready-to-test-his-limits-for-canelo-alvarez/
[5] https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33719112/canelo-alvarez-questions-william-sculls-approach-saudi-arabia
[6] https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/boxing/bout/777/295956/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Terence-Crawford-Ricardo-Mayorga-vs-Paul-Mommert-09122025
- The anticipated boxing fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 12th in Las Vegas has collected significant buzz due to their respective titles and the weight difference.
- Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez, currently listed at -170, faces a challenging move up to 168 pounds against undisputed welterweight king Terence Crawford, who stands at +140 in the boxing odds.
- Basked in the spotlight of this highly anticipated sports event, Turki Al-Sheikh has planned a boxing card featuring Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, promising an exciting night in Riyadh.
