Las Vegas Heats Up Ahead of Canelo–Crawford – World Boxing Association

Las Vegas is already sizzling with fight-week energy as the countdown begins for Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford, the showdown for the undisputed super middleweight championship. Both fighters have arrived in the fight capital, and the buzz on the Strip is focused squarely on Saturday night’s clash at Allegiant Stadium.

Canelo will put his crowns on the line in a matchup that has generated massive interest not only within boxing circles but across the sporting world. Fans and analysts alike expect a high-level, evenly contested battle capable of living up to the hype.

The Mexican superstar is coming off a unanimous decision victory over the elusive William Scull in Riyadh on May 3—a tough stylistic test that served as the perfect prelude to this mega-fight. Crawford last fought in August 2024, grinding out a clear unanimous decision over the rugged Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles, showing once again why he’s considered one of the finest technicians in the sport.

Both men carry genuine knockout power, and remarkably, neither has ever been knocked down in their professional careers. That fact alone has fueled fan intrigue—many are wondering if this will be the night one of them finally hits the canvas.

On Monday, the two stars shared their first face-off in Las Vegas, setting the tone for a week packed with promotional events. This Tuesday afternoon, fans will get a chance to see them at the traditional “grand arrivals,” where both fighters greet the public at their host hotel. The festivities will culminate Friday with the official weigh-in, where both must hit the 168-pound super middleweight limit before they can vie for the undisputed crown.