Canelo Alvarez looked prepared and confident during a press conference in Riyadh, saying Teukska Crawford that “no” would win the fight on September 13 in Las Vegas.
Interestingly, the challenging Crawford seemed to send a message to Turka Alalshikh, not to mention his name, saying: “I won’t let anyone tell me how to fight.” In other words, if Crawford decides to apply movement, just like his trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre mentioned that he would do it. I was afraid of that. Pay attention to the approach to Crawford?
Alvarez confident, crawford defiant
What else can you expect from an aging warrior who jumps two weight classes to challenge Canelo in 168? Turki will be furious if Crawford turns the fight into Tom and Jerry, but it will be too overdue until then. Why did Crawford choose Turki in the world?
The way in which the unquestionable master of the super medium medium weight Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KO) spoke, it can be said that he overcomes lively daylights from Crawford (41-0, 31 KO), if he comes to the fight and did not escape.
Unlikely
Turki mentioned that in this fight there will be a “bonus” for KO. Of course, this is not something that Crawford will apply because he did not show any power in his recent movement from 147 to 154 in the fight against “Little GGG” Israil Madrimov in August last year. He became bigger, but his power did not rise.
Canelo Alvarez: “It was a fraud for me. I came to fight, but you need two fighters,” said Canelo Alvarez in today’s Start press conference Asked about his thoughts about his last fight with William Scull.
“This fight is great, and for me creating history is my goal. I am very excited about this fight. He is a great warrior, but it is not canelo. I have experience. They focus only on my power, but I have more.
Boxing history Canelo eyes
“I think that this fight will be one of my best. It’s about what I want to create a story. He doesn’t intend to beat me. Don’t worry about it. I think this fight will be in historical books. I know that Turki is in your corner, but it will be complex.
“You’re not different. I don’t have [Crawford won’t run]. The best warrior wins. I expect to do a great fight. I’m just going to do my job. I am the winner. I always think about winning.
Terenca Crawford: “Certainly these belts come back home with me. I will bring more jewelry home. Terenka Crawford will be the first tri -tin -target unquestioned champion. I am a risk and I’m not afraid.
“Every warrior can be knocked out. Canelo has a granite chin. He has been wounded several times, but taking into account the right circumstances, everyone can be knocked out. I always intend to get to a great occasion. This is my moment and I do not let Canelo take him from me.
I thought my fight was a clear victory. I think that this was not what fans expected from me. I am cold with my performance and victory – said Crawford about his controversial win on Israil Madrimov in August last year.
“Regardless of the fact that I will fight and win. I will not let anyone tell you how to fight when I fight all my life. I will not run, I will tell you it. I will be a lot touching.
“I called Canelo because he is the last great warrior of the era, who exceeds us, Floyds, de la Hoyas and Pacquiao. He had the opportunity to fight Miguel Cotto, GGG. I couldn’t take this mega fight. So it’s my moment. I will never say that a man can me,” said Crawford.
Sebastian Fundora will return to action tonight, defending his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribaj in a main event that will air live on TNT as well as stream on DAZN.
Fundora has staked his claim as the top dog at 154 lbs right now, though there are other, potentially tougher challenges than Hadribeaj, but the challenger has his chance tonight, and he’ll look to make it count.
UPDATE (2:35 pm ET): The fight between Brandon Figueroa and Tomoki Kameda has been officially canceled. Figueroa lost his WBA featherweight title on the scales yesterday, then fell ill overnight.
Wil Esco will lead the live coverage this evening, with live results and updates for the two main card undercard bouts, then round-by-round results and updates for the main event. Join us!
Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribeaj on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with the card starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST Sunday. TNT and DAZN broadcast the fight live.
Coverage upcoming
FIGHT DAY! Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj
Sebastian Fundora
VS
Ermal Hadribaj
Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue
The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Card starts
8:00 pm EDT / 1:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Expected ring walks
11:00 pm EDT / 4:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Weight class
super welterweight
Scheduled distance
12 rounds
Live results will appear here on fight night.
Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj WBC super welterweight title.
Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda bout is now off after Figueroa fell ill overnight.
Armando Reséndiz vs Koen Mazoudier Super middleweight, 10 rounds.
Marco Romero vs Braulio Ferreira Super middleweight, eight rounds.
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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
Daniel Dubois0
AFTER0ROUNDS
Fabio Wardley0
ROUNDDaniel DuboisFabio Wardley
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: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT
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