Boxing fans around the world are abuzz with excitement as Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman, HE Turki Alalshik, has confirmed a highly anticipated blockbuster matchup between pound-for-pound great Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and undefeated superstar Terence Crawford. The two boxing legends will face off in Las Vegas on September 13 for the unified Super Middleweight championship.
The event, which promises to be one of the biggest fights in recent history, will stream live globally on Netflix to its over 300 million subscribers at no additional cost. Alalshik and his team have teamed up with Dana White and Sela to promote this epic showdown, which is expected to draw in fans from all over the world.
Ahead of the fight, Canelo and Crawford will embark on a three-city international press tour, kicking off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before heading to New York and Las Vegas. The full details of their tour can be found below.
The Riyadh Season team has a long history of hosting high-profile boxing events, including the historic undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, as well as memorable clashes between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol. This upcoming matchup is set to follow in their footsteps and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans.
Netflix will once again play a key role in bringing this epic event to a global audience, offering fans the chance to watch the fight from anywhere in the world. The service has become one of the leading entertainment platforms globally, with over 300 million paid memberships across 190 countries.
Stay tuned to UFC.com and other official channels for more news on Canelo-Crawford and ticket information.
Source: https://www.ufc.com/news/canelo-alvarez-face-terence-crawford-blockbuster-riyadh-season-showdown-saturday-september-13