Terence Crawford Moves Up In Weight To Challenge Undefeated Canelo Alvarez For Super Middleweight Supremacy

When undefeated welterweight-turned-light-middleweight champion Terence Crawford steps into the ring on September 13 in Las Vegas, he’ll be facing his toughest test yet—and at a completely new weight class. The showdown against pound-for-pound favorite Canelo Alvarez, scheduled at Allegiant Stadium, will see Crawford venture up to 168 pounds to pursue the undisputed super middleweight crown that Alvarez currently holds.

Crawford’s record of 41-0 (31 KOs) has made him one of boxing’s most compelling figures, but this marks his biggest leap in competition. After moving to light middleweight and defeating Israil Madrimov last August to claim WBA and interim WBO honors, Crawford now faces the reality of stepping up multiple weight divisions against a seasoned championship-level fighter.

The Alvarez vs. Crawford Fight Card & Betting Odds

Alvarez, sitting at 63-2-2 with 39 KOs, has firmly established himself at super middleweight since 2020. His unification victory over William Scull in Riyadh just months before this matchup solidified his dominance at 168 pounds, raising his record at that weight to an impressive 11-0. Now the 35-year-old Mexican champion will risk his IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring titles against Crawford’s perfect record.

The event streams globally on Netflix through Riyadh Season, making it one of boxing’s most accessible premium spectacles.

Full Terence Crawford Fight Card—September 13 at Allegiant Stadium:

Main Event - Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship (12 rounds) Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2) vs. Terence Crawford (41-0-0)

Supporting Bouts:

• Super welterweight (10 rounds): Callum Walsh (14-0-0) vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0-0)
• Super middleweight (12 rounds): Christian Mbilli (29-0-0) vs. Lester Martinez (19-0-0)
• Middleweight (10 rounds): Serhii Bohachuk (26-2-0) vs. Brandon Adams (25-4-0)
• Heavyweight (10 rounds): Ivan Dychko (15-0-0) vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr. (23-2-0)
• Light heavyweight (10 rounds): Steven Nelson (20-1-0) vs. Raiko Santana (12-4-0)
• Super featherweight (10 rounds): Mohammed Alakel (5-0-0) vs. John Ornelas (5-2-1)
• Super featherweight (6 rounds): Reito Tsutsumi (2-0-0) vs. Javier Martinez (7-2-0)
• Super middleweight (6 rounds): Marco Verde (2-0-0) vs. Marcos Osorio-Betancourt (11-2-1)
• Super lightweight (4 rounds): Sultan Almohamed (0-0-0) vs. Martin Caraballo (0-0-1)

Two Undefeated Records Collide at Allegiant Stadium

The narrative couldn’t be more compelling. Crawford’s flawless 41-0 record, built across multiple weight classes and against quality opposition, meets Alvarez’s proven championship pedigree. Alvarez has tasted defeat only twice in his career and remains the consensus top-ranked fighter pound-for-pound across most rankings.

Crawford’s last competition saw him dominating Madrimov to claim light middleweight hardware, but moving to super middleweight represents uncharted territory. Meanwhile, Alvarez enters as a defensive champion who recently unified titles, signaling peak form heading into this September showdown.

What The Champions Are Saying

Canelo expressed his confidence and historical significance: “I’m super happy to be making history again and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will be broadcast on Netflix. On September 13, I’m ready to show once again that I am the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”

Crawford countered with conviction about his own legacy: “My perfect record speaks for itself. I am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top. On September 13, my hand will be raised once again as the world watches greatness.”

The September 13 Terence Crawford fight card at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas represents a genuine super-fight moment—the kind that boxing hasn’t seen in some time.