Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will square off in one of the biggest fights of the century tonight, as they clash at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
So much is on the line in the 71,000 capacity venue, home to the Raiders NFL team: Canelo’s undisputed super-middleweight titles are up for grabs, while Crawford risks his unbeaten record, and each man wagers his legacy.
Mexico’s Canelo (63-2-2, 39 knockouts) is seen by many as this generation’s face of boxing, while American Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) is arguably the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world.
In tonight’s main event, which streams live on Netflix along with the undercard, Crawford ambitiously goes two divisions above his career-highest weight so far, challenging Canelo at 168lb. If Crawford can triumph, he will become the first three-weight undisputed champ of the modern era.
Like 35-year-old Canelo, Crawford is a four-weight world champion already, but the 37-year-old could confirm himself as this era’s greatest boxer with a victory in Vegas. Meanwhile, Canelo’s pride is on the line against the naturally smaller man, along with all the major belts in the super-middleweight division.
Follow updates and results below, as The Independent provides live coverage from Las Vegas.
Crawford wraps hands as main event edges closer
A loud cheer inside Allegiant Stadium as Canelo is again shown on the big screen.
Meanwhile, Crawford is wrapping his hands.
Both men look quite relaxed, but especially Canelo, who seemed to wear a small smile.
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 04:13
Mbilli battles Martinez for interim WBC strap on Canelo v Crawford undercard
What a round, even by the standards of this fight! Martinez looks to have Mbilli out on his feet, but Mbilli rallies!
In fact, it’s Martinez who almost stumbles over, just before the bell…
I said this one surely wouldn’t go the distance, but there are only three minutes left!
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 04:11
Mike Tyson floors YouTube star MrBeast with crushing punch at Canelo v Crawford
The former heavyweight world champion was set up to show the YouTube star just how a punch from an elite boxer feels.
Jack Rathborn14 September 2025 04:08
Crawford relaxes by watching undercard in locker room
Crawford seen backstage watching this fight, with Chance The Rapper also in the locker room.
This fight continues with both men trading big shots, Skipper, the broadcast scorer, has this 58-56 to Mbilli, by the way.
Mbilli has a better connection rate, landing 23/43 at 53 percent in that round. But Martinez has thrown more and landed more at 35/70 for a 50 percent connection rate.
Jack Rathborn14 September 2025 04:03
Mbilli battles Martinez for interim WBC strap on Canelo v Crawford undercard
These posts could almost be copy and pasted. The shot selection has been pretty much the same from both boxers throughout, dictated by the close range at which they’re fighting.
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 03:58
Mbilli battles Martinez for interim WBC strap on Canelo v Crawford undercard
As Jack said, these two might as well be fighting in a phone booth. Their heads are together half the time, with each man relying on hooks and uppercuts to circumvent the other’s guard.
Martinez shoves Mbilli off him, though, to create space for a longer couple of shots. Mbilli doesn’t stay away for long.
This fight was billed as an appetiser for the super-middleweight main event, but I don’t think anyone is expecting this kind of fight between Canelo and Crawford!
Nice lead uppercut from Martinez late in the round, but as usual, Mbilli replies with spite.
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 03:54
Martinez on top against Mbilli on Canelo v Crawford undercard
This one is a gruelling contest, being fought inside a phone booth.
Heads down, slip a little, whip those shots in, neither man is going anywhere.
Martinez is the more productive fighter in there, landing at a more efficient rate.
That was a crisp right hook on the bell from Mbilli, the type of shot that could pinch a round.
Jack Rathborn14 September 2025 03:51
Mbilli battles Martinez for interim WBC strap on Canelo v Crawford undercard
Aready Mbilli looks to have Martinez in trouble. He’s got him rocking and swaying with hooks and uppercuts, yet Martinez is showing an almighty chin, pressing forward undeterred and firing back.
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 03:49
Mbilli battles Martinez for interim WBC strap on Canelo v Crawford undercard
OK, here we go, Christian Mbilli battles Lester Martinez for the WBC Interim World Super Middle title.
The Canadian is barrelling forward, head down and forward on Martinez, in gold, glistening trunks, with whipping hooks to the body. Martinez on the ropes and slipping shots before planting crisp counters into Mbilli, who is not hard to hit. Good opening round.
Jack Rathborn14 September 2025 03:39
Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez expected next
Next up, we’re expecting a super-middleweight appetiser for tonight’s main event.
It should be Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez in a matter of moments.
Alex Pattle14 September 2025 03:26
