Canelo Alvarez

and

Terence Crawford

will face off on September 12, 2025, at

Allegiant Stadium

in Las Vegas, marking the next highly anticipated chapter in the world of boxing. The two fighters will compete for the

undisputed super middleweight title

, with

Alvarez

defending his multiple belts against Crawford’s challenge.

The fight was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh just after Canelo Alvarez’s victory over

William Scull

in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 3, 2025. The matchup, a showdown for the undisputed super middleweight title, came as no surprise, as Crawford was present in the arena, and the announcement immediately followed Alvarez’s win. Crawford, undefeated with a 41-0 record, has a history of dominating in lower weight classes but will step up to 168 pounds for this fight. His previous battle at 154 pounds, a victory over Israil Madrimov, marked his first foray into this weight range, making this a significant challenge.

Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) had just reclaimed his

IBF

, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles with a unanimous decision over Scull, scoring 119-109, 116-112, and 115-113 across the judges’ scorecards. The fight, held in the early morning in Riyadh to suit prime time viewing on the U.S. West Coast, saw a slow start. Scull’s defensive and evasive style proved frustrating for Alvarez, but the Mexican star’s patience paid off as he landed powerful body punches that eventually sealed the win. Alvarez, who has never lost at super middleweight, expressed his dissatisfaction with Scull's style but made it clear he was ready for the next challenge—Terence Crawford.
"I don’t like to fight those kinds of guys," Alvarez said after the fight. "They came to just survive to the final round. That’s why I don’t like to fight them. It won’t be that kind of fight [against Crawford]. I hate that kind of fight. He moved even more than we thought. But it's OK. We won. We're here."
Crawford, 37, has had a storied career, having previously held undisputed titles in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. His most recent victory came in August 2024, when he defeated Israil Madrimov to claim the WBA light middleweight title. Crawford’s transition to 168 pounds will be a significant leap in weight class, and he faces an uphill battle against Alvarez, who has been dominant at super middleweight. Despite the challenge, Crawford remains confident, boasting an unblemished record with 31 knockouts.
His fight against Alvarez will be his first in over 13 months, adding another layer of difficulty to an already tough task. Crawford's supporters are hopeful that his technical skill, combined with his undefeated record, will be enough to overcome Alvarez’s power and experience at this weight.
As the two prepare for their September encounter in Las Vegas, both fighters are gearing up for what promises to be a high-stakes, high-intensity battle. Canelo Alvarez, with his extensive experience in the super middleweight division, will be looking to further cement his legacy as one of the sport's best. Meanwhile, Crawford’s move up in weight will test his ability to compete against a powerhouse like Alvarez, and the fight will undoubtedly capture the attention of boxing fans worldwide.
With the eyes of the boxing world fixed on Allegiant Stadium, the Alvarez vs. Crawford fight on September 12 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and eagerly anticipated matches in recent memory.