A press release from the UFC announced that Turki Alalshikh has confirmed the bout, which will be streamed live on Netflix and will be promoted by a collaboration of UFC CEO and President Dana White and Saudi Arabian entertainment company Sela.
Also announced was a three-city promotional tour, where the two fighters will face the cameras in front of fans in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 20, FanaticsFest in New York City on June 22, and Las Vegas on June 27.
“On September 13, Canelo and Crawford, two legends of boxing, will finally compete against each other in the fight of the century,” said Alalshikh, via press release.
“Alongside Dana White and Sela, we will deliver something truly incredible in Las Vegas for fans around the world to enjoy through Netflix.”
UFC boss White also said, “Turki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley. Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I’m going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s literally a once in a lifetime fight.
“Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas.”
Canelo Alvarez said: “I’m super happy to be making history again and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will be broadcast on Netflix. On September 13, I’m ready to show once again that I am the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”
Terence Crawford said: “My perfect record speaks for itself. I am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top. On September 13, my hand will be raised once again as the world watches greatness.”
