The Mexican Weekend Independence Day has always been one of the saints of boxing battles. Julio César Chávez, Oscar de la Hoya, Floyd Mayweather – everyone used the holiday to strengthen their names. Now is the turn of Canelo Alvarez, carrying the Mexico flag to Las Vegas for another spectacle size of the stadium.
This time the opponent is not a faded name or a local rival. This is Terenka “Bud” Crawford – 41 wins, without paralysis and willingness to prosecute the danger from a slight weight to a super medium weight. On Saturday evening at the Allegian stadium, live in Netflix (21:00 et), Canelo sets each lane on 168 on the line against the former two -part unquestioned king. Two pounds for pounds dividing one ring-rose territory in today’s broken boxing world.
Why Crawford, not Benavidez?
The truth is icy: the options worked lean, and Saudi money drowned out. After his unsuccessful gambling from 2022 against Dmitry Bivol, the recent Canelo race seemed more like risk management than conquering Golovkin, withdrawing the smaller Jermella Charlo and passing through Ryder, Mungui, Berlanga and Scull.
Fans demanded Benavidez. Instead, Alalshikh hanged four fights with a value of $ 400 million. Suddenly Crawford, once rejected as “too tiny”, became profitable. Canelo confessed to this: “If the money is right, why not at the moment in my career.”
Can Crawford cope with a jump?
Crawford does not test water. He immediately put down Errola Spence at the age of 147 and gave Israil Madrimov at 154 to stare at the master in 168.
He once admitted that Canelo was never on his radar because of the gap of size. But the heritage pierces comfort. He could defend himself against Jaron Ennis or immaculate the younger medium weight. Instead, he chose a larger prize: a chance to become the first man from the era of four stripes with unquestioned men in three divisions.
The risk is wild. Losing, and not only “0” disappeared-this is his aura as the three highest pounds per pound.
Chances, styles and chessme
According to ESPN, Bukmakers Lean Canelo in -175, with Crawford +140. The size of the size was baked. Alvarez was not weaker since his second fight with Golovkin.
No man throws the volume. Expect measured exchanges. Canelo plan: exert a constant pressure, exchange of forces on its terms, the 168 pounds leaning for each clinch. Crawford’s answer: switch the attitude, employ angles, repelling errors and let his armor be.
Canelo fights while racing. Crawford suffers if he is settled. Whoever controls geography, controls the fight.
How can this develop?
Don’t expect Slugfest. Canelo will try to snail-paced down the pace, keep things in medium -reach and slim bulky in clinchs. Crawford will try to frustrate movement, choose its places and punish excessive implementation.
If Canelo Wybrzeże, Crawford has tools to punish it. If Crawford hesitate in front of the lines, Canelo will fit him. Either way, results cards can become disordered.
Is this largest boxing night from Mayweather-Pacquiao?
Not commercially. Mayweather-Pacquiao in 2015 is still governing 4.6 million purchases, and Mayweather-Mcregor attracted even more cases. But inside the ring? This can provide more. Pacquiao was faded until 2015. McGregor was a tourist. Crawford is neither.
The turnout tells the story. In 1982, in 1982, almost 65,000 tickets were sold, doubled the elderly Vegas record from Holmes-Cooney. Add Netflix Streaming, and this can reset the sport distribution model.
What really is threatened to the pound for a pound?
If Canelo wins, he cemented in 168, but Usyk or Inoue does not jump. Defeating a smaller man does not crowns his king.
If Crawford wins, history was prescribed. Three unquestionable rule in three divisions. It has never been done. As Crawford put it: “My appetite on adversity is what drives me. That’s why I took this fight.”
Undercard Notes
Christian Milli versus Lester Martinez – Both unbeatable, both punchers. Mbilli is No. 2 ESPN in 168 and chasing the title.
Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr. – Walsh has UFC support by Dan White, Vargas Jr. has a surname. Less about lanes, more about the praise of rights.
Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin – Battle in bulky weight, which can shake the rankings.
Plus Apenses from Steven Nelson, Mohammed Alakel, Reitto Tsutsumi, Marco Verde Alvarez and Sultan Almohamed.
Stadium pressure: Canelo Advantage Canelo
Canelo did it earlier – the AT & T stadium against Liam Smith, Saunders in the fight in 2021, Ryder in Guadalajara. Tens of thousands do not snail-paced it down.
For Crawford, the allegiant will be his first stadium fight. Size, noise, spectacle – regardless of whether it is sanctantly or driven, they are unknown.
This fight is not just pride – it’s a business. Netflix is entering the PPV market. Alalshikh transforms the basis for feeding boxing with Saudi support. Fighters like Canelo chas the sovereign wealth over sanctioning bodies.
If this experiment works, expect more mega struggle built on streaming giants and Saudi bankrolles.
My conversation – Crawford vs. Canelo
Canelo has recently avoided real danger. Crawford is looking for it.
If Canelo enforces discipline, she wins points. But Crawford is a type to tear the script. He is smaller, but sharper, hungry and willing to risk everything.
My Lean: Crawford according to a close, controversial decision.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terenca Crawford – unquestionable medium superpower championship
Christian Milli vs. Lester Martinez – super average weight
Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr. – junior average weight
Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin – bulky weight
Steven Nelson vs Raiko Santana – lightweight
Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford – welterweight
Reit Tsutsumi vs Javier Martinez – Bantamweight
Marco Verde Alvarez versus Sona Akale – airy
Sultan Almhamed vs Martin Caraballo – featherweight
Amy Kaplan is a box of boxing since she was 10 years elderly, which means that she spent most of her life, explaining to people that yes, they really prefer nights of fighting at parties. Now, writing to Boxing News 24, it covers everything from the fight for the title of world champion to perspectives swinging as at the day of payment. It combines acute analysis with sarcasm, calling for boxing policy and crossing the spin with the release of the press to give fans stories that actually matter.
World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.
The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.
WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.
Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard
Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton
(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
Heavyweight Copper Box Arena, London 10×3
Round
Fisher
Pirotton
Round 1
10
9
Round 2
10
9
Round 3
9
10
Round 4
9
10
Round 5
10
9
Round 6
10
9
Round 7
10
9
Round 8
10
9
Round 9
10
9
Round 10
10
9
WBN Totals:
98
92
Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95
Zuffa Boxing
Preview
Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:41
Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.
22:42
Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.
21:43
Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.
20:52
Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.
20:32
Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.
19:29
Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.
18:40
Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.
18:24
Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.
17:42
Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.
Remaining Bouts
Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight
Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight
TV Coverage
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
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About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.
Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.
Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:11
Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.
Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.
22:04
Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.
21:22
Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.
20:10
Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.
19:56
Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.
18:55
Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.
18:11
Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.
17:22
Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.
TV Coverage
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About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
