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Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford: Career Hills, Tactical schedule

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1 year ago

September 11, 2025

Image: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Set for September 12th in Las Vegas Amid "Fight of the Century" Hype

When you talk about Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and you look at what he achieved-from the debut as a fifteen-year-old boy after thirty-five years-it is basic to miss superlatives. The same applies to Terenca “Bud” Crawford.

Words legend, Super -Gwiazda, the undisputed master and the great pound for pounds, for decades they have been throwing boxes boxing, but we rarely hear that the fighters are described as unique. Crawford and Alvarez are like that; They are both unusual in what they have achieved in their lives as boxers.

Crawford began boxing at the age of seven at the local gym in Omaha, Nebraska. He conducted a campaign in seventy competitions before he turned into a professional in 2008.

Alvareza Amateur Foundation

Alvarez came from the Fighting Family, following the brothers to the gym every day, where he watched how they train and blamed. He was thirteen when he started boxing with amateurs. After forty -six competitions, Alvarez became a professional in 2005 at the age of fifteen.

In 2014, after gathering an impressive series of winnings 22-0, Crawford went to Glasgow in Scotland to challenge the proud WBO master Ricky Burns. The lasting master was laid and overtaken when Crawford took his heart and title, defeating him in points to win his first world championship title.

Climbing after divisions

Good victories over Yuriorkis Gamboa and Raymundo led Crawford to promotion to Thomas Dulorme for the title of WBO Airy-Welterwight in Texas. Crawford fought Dulorme to win in the sixth round and become the world champion of two weighted.

Crawford defended his title slight weight, and then defeated the extremely challenging Ukrainian boxer Victor for the title of WBC slightly Welterwagtht and the ring belt in 2016. After another defense, he faced Julius Indongo for his WBC and WBO belts with the IBF title, knocking him with the third round.

In 2018, Crawford approached the challenge of the Australian adventurer Jeff Horn for his newly won the WBO WBO Eleternwaight title. Crawford dismantled and withdrew the master to win the title of world champion in the third weight class.

Crawford vs. Top Phenenders

Crawford defeated Amir Khan, Kell Brook and Shawn Porter in immense winnings. It was now 2022, and the next was David Avaneyan. Crawford knocked him out in the sixth round to preserve his WBO welterweight title, and this win played a key role in ensuring a mega struggle with the United World Champion, Errol Spence Jr. Entering the fight, many outside people had Spence as too massive, too swift and too powerful for Crawford. I chose Crawford to dominate and control the fight – my view was that Spence came in as a damaged warrior. I thought Crawford would head Spence’s eye, and he did it, beating the United Master of Miazga to become the undisputed world champion in the welterweight.

After a free year, Crawford approached the challenge of the WBO Junior Master ISRAIL Madrimov in 2024. Madrimov was a decorative amateur with 350 competitions under the belt and was undefeated as a professional. A man from Uzbekistan was well scholar and challenging as stone.

Crawford boxed well, counteracting Madrimov and winning inside, but the master fought pride and determination to take Crawford for a distance in a huge fight. Crawford won on all three pages of results to become a world champion in the fourth weight class. Terenka Crawford has 41-0 from 31 KO.

The first title of the world of Alvarez

Saul Alvarez won his first world title in his thirty -seventh fight. He defeated the English warrior Matthew Hatton at points to get the free championship WBC Junior Middle weight in 2011.

After winning knockouts over Ryan Rhodes, Alfonso Gomez and Kermit Cintron, he was matched to fight Shane Mosley in 2012. Alvarez fought patience and maturity against the risky and experienced Mosley, winning points in Las Vegas.

Directed towards Mayweather and more

After defeating the trout, Jossito Lopez and Austin and adding the Medium WBA and Ring belts, he accepted Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather was too good inside, too clever outside, and too swift for Alvarez, beating him at points in 2013.

Alvarez returned in March 2014 with the hard Angulo Angulo, defeating him in ten rounds, and then fought with Erislanda Lara in a strictly questioned fight, which he won in the matter of disputed division. Next was the powerful James Kirkland, but the pressure, speed and power of Alvarez were too high – throwing him in the third round to start fighting Puerto Rican Great Miguel Cotto.

Cotto Clash and Khan nervous

Alvarez and Cotto traded in blows on twelve amazing rounds, but ultimately the speed, time and variety of strokes turned out to be decisive. Alvarez counted Cotto with immense right hands, mountains and challenging arrows to win a unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

In 2016, Alvarez accepted Amir Khan and was sent until he entered the destructive right hand in Khan’s jaw in the sixth round, throwing him frigid. Then Alvarez won the WBO Junior Medium Libra after breaking the brave Liam Smith, loading his body with a quick left tear to take him in the ninth round.

Chavez Jr. and Duels Golovkin

In 2017, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (50-2-1) was next. Nure, testosterone, Mexican pride and boasting of laws were the main topics of this fight in recall. Alvarez dismantled and punished much more Chavez Jr., taking him twelve rounds at the weekend of independence in Mexico in Las Vegas.

Gennades Golovkin for years terrorized the division of medium weight, and the fight against Alvarez was both lucrative and inevitable. Their first fight in September 2017 was recognized as a division – many called it a robbery. The rematch took place after a twelve -month delay, and Alvarez was announced by the winner by the majority of decisions, claiming that WBC, WBA and Ring Middle Weigh the World Championships.

Later career and title defense

From there, Alvarez defeated Rocky Fielding in Super Middle Wweight and Daniel Jacobs in medium weight in 2019. Then he approached the lithe heavyweight to challenge Sergey Kovalev for the title of WBO, stopping Kovalev in the eleventh round.

After defeating Callum Smith at points and defending his super medium -sized titles, he batted Avni Yildirim in three rounds, destroyed Billy Joe Saunders in eight rounds and stopped the Caleb plant in eleven rounds to end 2021 as the unquestioned master.

Alvarez dared to a lithe heavyweight to challenge Dmitry Bivol in May 2022. Bivol fought perfectly to close the Alvarez attack and retained his title.

Then Alvarez returned to Las Vegas to fight the Trilogy with Golovkin in the Super Middle Wweight, winning a unanimous decision and keeping all the main belts. He continued to defend his super medium -sized titles against John Ryder, Jermell Charlo, Jama Mungui, Edgar Berlang and William Scull.

After thirty -four, sixty -seven fight careers, is Alvarez at the end? Of course it is not. He made hundreds of millions, disassembly and rejecting opponents, but it seems that his destructive power has decreased as the years passed in Super Middle weight.

Comparative analysis: Experience versus skills

Crawford will be thirty -eight at night, but he had much less fights and much less wear. Since his fight, Madrimov won eleven stops, so he will be a fresher warrior.

From 2021, Crawford fought five times with four wins. Alvarez fought ten times, and seven of these fights went a distance.

A lot of conversations from people from information boxing that Crawford will be too compact for a super medium weight. This is an absolute nonsense. Alvarez has 5’8 ″ with a wings span 70.5 ″; Crawford has 5’8 ″ with a wings span 74.0 ″.

This fight is about who can better adapt to a man standing in front of them. Experience is with Alvarez. The skill is with Crawford.

Fight

Alvarez and Crawford have been fighting and training for years. Who is the warrior with the lowest wear? Crawford has 31 wins in detention and has been the dominant force since 2008. Alvarez has 39 wins, but his last TKO was in 2021 in Super Middle Wweight. Will Crawford bring two weight divisions? Probably not.

To win, Crawford must box, move and hold away from the ropes. Jab is the key – exploit its stab and double it. Crawford has a rhythm, balance and movement and can without effort switch from Southpaw to Orthodox. He is an excellent boxer and can hit. Can he hurt Alvarez? Yes. Can he stop Alvarez? NO.

Alvarez is a pressure fighter – a fantastic machine, a keen shooter. Will he exploit Crawford’s tardy start tactics? Or maybe Outbox Crawford? The answer is no. Will Crawford get antique and tired in battle? Yes.

Crawford with a unanimous decision in this battle for masters.

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Last updated 09/10/2025

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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2 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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Solomon Dacres Confidently Takes on Bakhodir Jalolov in Epic Showdown

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3 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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"Solomon Dacres Confidently Takes on Bakhodir Jalolov in Epic Showdown"

Solomon Dacres expects to stop Bakhodir Jalolov tonight, but his record offers little support for that prediction against the 6’7″ two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Jalolov has looked sluggish enough lately to give critics room for skepticism. The dominant puncher seen in the amateur ranks rarely appears in his prize ring outings, prompting a few observers to sniff an upset. Regardless, Jalolov looking flat does not suddenly transform Dacres into a top threat.

“Got to get him out of there, man,” Dacres told SecondsOut. “Mid to late rounds.”

That would be a considerable leap for a fighter whose most revealing professional result remains his first-round stoppage defeat to David Adeleye in December 2024.

Dacres describes that loss as a “blip,” but it came against the most notable opponent he had faced. Across five years as a professional, he hasn’t built a record of beating contenders that would make a Jalolov knockout seem likely.

His points win against Vladyslav Sirenko also requires context. Sirenko amassed numbers without testing himself against true threats, meaning that victory hardly proves Dacres can deal with Jalolov’s height, reach, and southpaw boxing skills.

“This fight here is beyond English title level, man,” Dacres said. “This is like world level.”

Jalolov deserves criticism for how slowly his professional career has moved and for performances that haven’t matched expectations. His Olympic medals don’t excuse that, and Dacres has an opportunity to make him work.

Expecting Dacres to win because Jalolov underwhelms ignores his own modest punch output. Managing just three stoppages across ten victories, he lacks the firepower to back up big talk.

For Dacres to land the kinds of sustained combinations required to stop someone Jalolov’s size, he has to pin him down. Jalolov does not fight like a traditional, stationary heavyweight slugger. Even when he looks uninspired, he uses lateral footwork, maintains long range with his southpaw lead hand, and angles off before opponents can set their feet.

Dacres lacks both the foot speed to cut off the ring effectively and the explosive one-punch power to make Jalolov cautious. If Dacres tries to force the issue, he’ll put himself at risk of getting caught. Pressing aggressively against a 6’7″ southpaw who excels at firing straight left hands down the pipe is asking for trouble.

Unless Jalolov completely checks out mentally and stands against the ropes to trade, Dacres will be eating long jabs and counters all night, with a Jalolov stoppage being the far more probable outcome.

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

Undefeated American light heavyweight Atif Oberlton believes there is plenty more to come after rating his last performance seven out of ten as he prepares to face knockout puncher Deon Nicholson on November 7.

Oberlton improved to 17-0 with a shutout decision over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August, but believes he has another level to reach despite winning every round.

Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News, the Philadelphia southpaw reflected on his victory over Angulo and becoming the first fighter to stop Carlos Gongora earlier this year.

“They said Carlos Gongora was going to be a very tough opponent, and he was one of my toughest challenges thus far. He’d never been stopped, and I was able to get the stoppage pretty early on because I locked in and trained the way I needed to.

“Looking back, I’d rate my performance against Angulo maybe a 7 out of 10—I could have definitely done better. But this camp is different mentally. We had a lot of factors going on last time, but I’m entirely focused now,” he told WBN.

The assessment comes as promoter Dmitriy Salita looks to establish Oberlton as America’s leading light heavyweight.

Oberlton Faces Nicholson

Nicholson enters their November 7 contest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with 19 knockouts from 23 victories and a reputation for dangerous punching power.

The Alabama fighter was previously linked to a showdown with former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev, making him another significant test for Oberlton.

“Nicholson is a good opponent—a good dance partner. We’re getting closer to the level of opponents that allow for a standout performance because the challenge keeps stepping up. I definitely don’t take him lightly. I respect everyone who gets in the ring and stands in front of me, but I’m going to go out there and do what I trained to do.”

The ten-round bout at Kiva Auditorium will be Oberlton’s fourth appearance of 2026, with Salita Promotions delivering on its promise to keep the unbeaten contender active.

Atif Oberlton pictured with promoter Dmitriy Salita ahead of his fight against Deon Nicholson — Salita Promotions

Salita Promotions Keeps Promise

Oberlton says his relationship with Salita has allowed him to build momentum while continuing to work toward a world title opportunity.

“Salita Promotions told me they were going to keep me busy when I signed, and they’ve kept their end of the bargain. I’m keeping mine by going out there, performing, and winning—whether by early stoppage or decision.

“As long as they keep putting people in front of me, I’m going to keep fighting. Every time I step in the ring, I want to perform better than the last time, climb the ladder, and take some hardware home. I’m ready to take some candy.”

Oberlton has already stopped Joseph George and Gongora in 2026 before proving he could dominate over ten rounds against Angulo.

With 14 knockouts in 17 victories, Oberlton has shown he can finish opponents early and control fights over the distance.

Now, with another training camp behind him and a fourth fight of the year approaching, Oberlton believes his best performances are still ahead of him.

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