Dana White Reveals Massive New Details on Canelo vs Crawford Superfight
Dana White Reveals Massive New Details on Canelo vs Crawford Superfight originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is already locked in, and it's turning into a global spectacle—easily one of the most anticipated boxing events in years. Excitement around the clash between two of the sport's most dominant figures has been building, but now things are heating up even more following a major announcement. The stage is set, and fans around the world are counting down the days.
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Today, UFC President Dana White took to X (formerly Twitter) to drop a bombshell: 'Turki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley. Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I'm going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It's literally a once in a lifetime fight. Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas.'
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Landing this fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend already elevates the moment, but pairing it with Netflix is game-changing. The platform drew massive viewership for Tyson vs. Paul, and now it's aiming to top that with a legacy-defining bout.
This will be Crawford's toughest test yet, as he jumps two weight classes after a grueling win at 154 pounds over Israil Madrimov. Facing a much bigger and just as skilled Canelo presents new challenges and history-making stakes.
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With two certified superstars clashing under bright lights, both hardcore and casual fans are in for something unforgettable.
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To make the weekend even bigger, the UFC has confirmed that the 3rd annual Noche UFC will also take place on Saturday, September 13—this time at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. That means fight fans will have back-to-back blockbuster events across boxing and MMA on Mexican Independence Day weekend.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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