The Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford broadcaster was unveiled today for their fight at Netflix on September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It is a massive talent series for the event/fight, called Turki Alalshikh ‘The Fight of the Century’.
The judges and the referee
Thomas Taylor: Referee
Tim Cheatham: Judge
Steve Weisfield: Judge
Max Deluca: Judge
The Netflix broadcasting team
Jon Anik: Play-by-Play
Max Kellerman: Fight Analyst
Andre Ward: Fight Analyst
Michael Buffer: Ring -Closer
Joe Martinez: Ring Cup caller
Heidi Androl: reporter
Jim Gray: reporter
Skipper Kelp: Coaches’ Corner
Mario Lopez: desktop host
Mark Kriegel: Desk analyst
Antonio Tarver: Desk Analyst
Mike Coppinger: desk analyst
“It’s a wonderful battle on paper, but I just don’t know. Crawford has the better skill set, but the two weight classes are a lot, ‘said respected, long -time coach Jeff Mayweather in an exclusive interview with AB Boxing NewsDiscuss the obstacle that Terence Crawford has in front of him, and jumps on two divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his Super Mid -Mid -Biddy Championship on September 13.
The weight string will be difficult for Crawford to adjust, because he does it all at the same time without feeding any warm -up fights.
‘It’s a real big factor, and it’s the weight class that Canelo already owns. He owns the weight class (168), and he went up even higher (175). He has already proven what he can do. Crawford is going to be in a situation in which he has never been. Canelo fought guys who are not so talented but very close, ”Mayweather said.
Weigh Crawford’s disadvantages
- Long discharge: 13 months
- Age: Turn 38 on September 28
- Experience: Crawford has never fought on 168 or 160. He has never been hit by a super -middle weight.
- Lack of size: He is fighting a larger Canelo.
- Power: Alvarez is the larger puncher.
Crawford has never moved two weight classes before. It has always been a gradual one section at a time. He has the weight he has to do with, and also his age. Crawford turns 38 on September 28, and he comes from a 13 -month dismissal. He is great for the fight, but there is no way to know if his speed and endurance will be negatively affected. In addition, Terence did not make a setup.
The money behind the battle
‘However, there are not guys who are as good as Crawford. You need to pull out your hat for Crawford to take the risk. This is for the money, And everyone understands it, ”Mayweather said.
Crawford’s decision not to move to 168 to fight one of the top contenders to earn the fight with Canelo supports Mayweather’s view that his goal is taking this risk ‘for the money’. It would be like a team that goes to the Super Bowl without first introducing the playoffs. However, we have seen these kinds of things before.
Leonard vs. Hagler Revisited
Sugar Ray Leonard has moved two divisions from Welterweight to Challenge Champion Marvin Hagler for his WBC, WBA, IBF and the Ring Middleweight titles on April 6, 1987 in the historic “Super fight.” Leonard defeated Hagler with a controversial 12-round decision.
The difference in that fight and the Canelo-Crawford match is that Leonard was the most popular fighter of the two. Crawford is not the popular fighter against Canelo. This is a fight that Turki Alalshikh wanted, not one that the box asked public for. The fans wanted Canelo to fight against David Banavidez.
“Terence comes in the ring with Canelo Alvarez and won’t see anything he haven’t seen before,” former welterweight champion Shawn Porter told HitmansportsMedia channel.
Last updated on 08/22/2025
