Terence Crawford climbed up two divisions on September 13, 2025, and walked out of Allegiant Stadium as boxing’s newest historic champion. The Omaha native defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision in a fight that had divided boxing fans for months, taking three of four scorecards his way to claim the undisputed super middleweight crown.

Date: September 13, 2025 ·
Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada ·
Winner: Terence Crawford by unanimous decision ·
Main Event Scores: 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 ·
Broadcast: Netflix

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact Netflix viewership numbers for the broadcast
  • Confirmed actual payout figures beyond disclosed guarantees
  • Post-fight medical updates on Crawford’s round 9 cut
3Timeline signal
  • July 2025: Turki Al-Sheikh announces multi-day undercard (Wikipedia timeline)
  • Sept 4, 2025: Netflix releases “Countdown” documentary (Wikipedia timeline)
  • Sept 13, 2025: Main event broadcast (Wikipedia timeline)
4What’s next
  • Crawford holds all four super middleweight belts
  • Potential purse reversal fight or rematch clauses unknown
  • Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing continues under TKO
Field Value
Event Name Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford
Date September 13, 2025
Venue Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada
Result Crawford wins by unanimous decision
Total Fights 10 across three days
Platform Netflix (main card) / Tudum (prelims)

Who is on the Canelo Crawford fight card?

The September 13 card brought together two undefeated champions at different career stages. Canelo Álvarez entered with a 63-2-2 record and 39 knockouts, the defending undisputed super middleweight champion who had already beaten most of the division. Terence Crawford came in at 41-0 with 31 KOs, having just captured the WBA junior middleweight title in September 2025 before moving up two weight classes for this fight (ESPN).

Main Event

  • Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) vs Canelo Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) — Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship

Co-Main Event

  • Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) def. Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-1, 15 KOs) by UD (99-91, 99-91, 100-90) (CBS Sports results)

Full Card Order

  • Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) vs Lester Martinez (19-1-1, 16 KOs) — WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title — ended in split draw (97-93 Martinez, 96-94 Mbilli, 95-95) (Fights At W coverage)
  • Mohammed Alakel (5-1, 1 KO) def. Travis Crawford (7-5, 2 KOs) by UD (99-91, 98-92, 98-91)

The card spanned three days of action, with undercard events on September 10 and 11 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas featuring additional bouts including Anthony Olascuaga’s flyweight title win by TKO in the second round (Wikipedia).

Who won Canelo vs. Crawford in boxing?

Terence Crawford won. He defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision after 12 rounds, with all three judges scoring in his favor. The scorecards read 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 for Crawford (Wikipedia).

Fight Result

Crawford controlled the fight with superior reach and timing. According to CompuBox, he outlanded Álvarez 115-99 in total punches and 45-16 in jabs, though Jabbr.ai reported different figures at 172-68. In round 9, a head clash opened a cut over Crawford’s right eye that became a talking point late in the fight (Wikipedia).

Scorecards

Three judges scored the fight, with all awarding more rounds to Crawford than to the defending champion.

Judge Crawford Álvarez
Steve Weisfeld 116 112
Max De Luca 115 113
Dave Suko 115 113

The implication: Crawford won every round on two of three scorecards, indicating dominant performance across the board.

Post-Fight Records

Crawford became the first men’s fighter in the four-belt era to claim undisputed status across three weight classes (ESPN). Canelo’s record now reflects losses to Crawford, Floyd Mayweather (2013), and Dmitry Bivol (2022) (ESPN). Dana White announced $100,000 post-fight bonus awards for undercard fighters after the main event concluded (Wikipedia).

What this means

Crawford’s victory marks the culmination of a journey from Omaha to undisputed status in three divisions — a feat no other male boxer achieved in the four-belt era. For Canelo, it closes a chapter on his super middleweight dominance while leaving the door open for what many expect will be a rematch discussion.

What time is the Canelo vs. Crawford undercard?

The preliminary card began at 5:30 p.m. ET on Netflix Tudum, featuring six fights before the main card aired. The full card then started at 9 p.m. ET on the main Netflix platform (Boxing Insider).

Preliminary Card Start

  • 5:30 p.m. ET — Netflix Tudum
  • Six-fight preliminary card

Main Card Time

  • 9 p.m. ET — Netflix main platform

Netflix Broadcast Details

Netflix streamed the event as part of its live sports push, marking the first Zuffa Boxing event promoted by Dana White under the TKO banner. The platform also released “Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford” on September 4, 2025, providing a documentary lead-in for subscribers (Wikipedia). Turki Al-Sheikh announced the undercard across multiple days back in July 2025.

What are the undercard fights?

The undercard delivered both action and controversy. Three fights stood out from the non-main event portion of the bill.

Confirmed Bouts

Fight Records Result
Walsh vs. Vargas Jr. 15-0 vs 17-1 UD (99-91, 99-91, 100-90)
Mbilli vs. Martinez 29-0-1 vs 19-1-1 Split Draw (97-93, 96-94, 95-95)
Alakel vs. T. Crawford 5-1 vs 7-5 UD (99-91, 98-92, 98-91)

Super Featherweight

Bout details for super featherweight fights included Reito Tsutsumi (2 professional fights) as part of the lineup confirmed by Netflix’s broadcast announcement.

Super Lightweight

Sultan Almohamed appeared in the super lightweight division against an opponent listed in the Netflix broadcast confirmation (Boxing Insider).

The upshot

The Mbilli-Martinez draw dominated post-fight conversation in Las Vegas, with fans and analysts questioning how a fight described as thrilling by observers could end in a split decision that satisfied no one.

Will there be an undercard for Canelo vs. Crawford?

Yes, the event featured a full undercard with 10 fights total spread across three days. The September 10 Public Workout at Fontainebleau Las Vegas included Bek Nurmaganbet defeating Steven Sumpter by RTD in the third round and Brayan Leon defeating Devontae McDonald by unanimous decision over eight rounds (Wikipedia).

Undercard Confirmation

  • Turki Al-Sheikh announced the multi-day undercard format in July 2025
  • Netflix confirmed the full lineup as broadcast announcement

Fight Lineup

  • September 10: Public Workout — Sumpter, Nurmaganbet, McDonald, Leon, Toirac, Lacy
  • September 11: The Underdog — Olascuaga def. Camacho (TKO 2nd round), Viloria def. Ortiz (UD 8)
  • September 13: Main card — Walsh, Mbilli-Martinez, Alakel

Broadcast Lineup

The September 11 event “The Underdog” featured Anthony Olascuaga capturing a flyweight title with his second-round stoppage of Juan Carlos Camacho. Justin Viloria also won his bout against Joshafat Ortiz by unanimous decision (Wikipedia).

Timeline

Date Event
Crawford reveals $10 million purse commitment
Turki Al-Sheikh announces multi-day undercard
Netflix releases “Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford” documentary
Public Workout undercard at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
The Underdog undercard at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Main event: Crawford defeats Álvarez

Clarity

Confirmed

  • Crawford won by unanimous decision
  • Date and location confirmed as September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium
  • Netflix broadcast with Tudum prelims
  • Full undercard with 10 fights across three days
  • Crawford became first 3-division undisputed champion in four-belt era

Unclear

  • Exact Netflix viewership numbers
  • Confirmed actual payout figures beyond disclosed minimums
  • Crawford’s medical status following eye cut
  • Whether a rematch clause exists

Quotes

Crawford became the first three-division undisputed boxing champion of the four-belt era.

CBS Sports

The crowd did not like the decision, but in the end, they gave them the all-action fight that was promised.

Fights At W

Terence Crawford moved up two divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez and scored the biggest win of his career.

ESPN

Summary

Terence Crawford’s victory reshapes boxing’s pound-for-pound landscape in a way few anticipated before fight week. The Nebraska native executed a game plan built on range control and timing, keeping Canelo Álvarez at distance long enough to pile up cards on his side. The financial story is equally remarkable: Crawford reportedly guaranteed himself at least $10 million, while insiders estimate he walked away with closer to $50 million (Wikipedia). Canelo, meanwhile, was reportedly positioned to earn up to $150 million including $80 million from Riyadh Season.

For viewers who tuned into Netflix expecting spectacle, the undercard delivered drama that outlasted the main event in some respects — the Mbilli-Martinez war and its controversial split draw gave Las Vegas something to argue about long after Crawford had his hand raised. Dana White’s first Zuffa Boxing event under TKO proved the model can translate from UFC to prizefighting, with $100,000 bonuses sweetening the night for fighters who might otherwise get lost on a historic card.

For the boxing world, the consequence is straightforward: Crawford now holds every major super middleweight belt, and the division’s future hinges on whether Canelo exercises a rematch option or whether Crawford moves to establish legacy fights elsewhere. The next move belongs to the winner.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Canelo vs Crawford fight date?

September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where was the Canelo vs Crawford fight held?

Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, southwest of downtown Las Vegas.

How can I watch Canelo vs Crawford full fight?

The main card aired on Netflix. Preliminary fights streamed on Netflix Tudum starting at 5:30 p.m. ET.

What is the Canelo vs Crawford Netflix time?

Preliminary card at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tudum; main card at 9 p.m. ET on the main Netflix platform.

Who is the co main event in Canelo vs Crawford?

Callum Walsh defeated Fernando Vargas Jr. by unanimous decision in the co-main event. Walsh improved to 15-0 with the win.

What were Canelo vs Crawford all fights results?

Crawford won the main event by UD (116-112, 115-113, 115-113). The co-main saw Walsh beat Vargas Jr. by UD. Mbilli and Martinez fought to a split draw in a WBC interim title bout.

Is there video of Canelo vs Crawford fight card?

Netflix released “Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford” on September 4, 2025, ahead of the event. Replays are available through Netflix for subscribers.