We don’t get fights like this anymore. The last marquee superfight that filled bars and brought casual crowds was Tyson Fury/Deontay Wilder; before that, it was Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, live from Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025, is on that level. Two masters of the art, going head-to-head at their peak.
We preview the Canelo vs. Crawford odds, break down each fighter, and look at the tale of the tape.
View the latest Boxing odds at Bovada
Canelo vs. Crawford Odds
The fantastic part about the betting prospects for this fight is you’ll 100% be able to watch it live for “free” if you have a Netflix account.
The main card is projected to start at 8 p.m. ET, with the walkout for the main event beginning at approximately 11 p.m. ET. Odds for the super fight are available now at Bovada.
| Market | Canelo | Crawford |
| To Win | -177 | +147 |
| To Win by KO, TKO or DQ | +350 | +1000 |
| To Win by Decision or Technical Decision | +120 | +210 |
| Yes | No | |
| Will the Fight Go the Distance? | -325 | +230 |
*Odds subject to change
The consensus, based purely on the listed odds, is that Canelo is favored to win after a long, technical fight decided by decision, with some optimism for a late or mid-fight stoppage.
Canelo vs. Crawford – Tale of the Tape
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez:
- Age: 34 (35 by fight day)
- Height: 5’7 ½ (171 cm)
- Record: 63-2-2
- Stance: Orthodox
- Reach: 70.5 inches (179 cm)
- Titles: Reigning undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO)
Terence “Bud” Crawford
- Age: 37
- Height: 5’8 (173 cm)
- Record: 41-0-0
- Stance: Natural orthodox who switches to southpaw
- Reach: 74 inches (188 cm)
- Titles: WBA Light Middleweight (AKA Super Welterweight) champion at 154 pounds.
The fight will be fought at the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds, Canelo’s more natural weight. Crawford is moving up from his natural welterweight classes of 147-154 pounds. He also hasn’t requested any catchweight stipulations or rehydration clauses; he wants to face Canelo at his best. A noble gesture, but this could be part of the reason that Canelo has been deemed the favorite by oddsmakers.
That said, Crawford has 3 ½ inches on Canelo, which will help keep his distance from Canelo’s power punches. While Crawford will be two years older when they step in the ring, neither has shown any signs of decline over the years.
Fighters’ Profiles
Canelo Alvarez – Patience, Precision, Power
Despite all the fame and pedigree, you could argue Canelo Alvarez is underrated in the boxing world.
Perhaps it’s because of a loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. halfway through his career that the public puts him below the all-time boxing greats. He’s a four-division world champion, has faced a myriad of strong opponents, and has a career record of 63 wins, just two losses, and two draws.
Canelo is precise and measured. He doesn’t waste punches, and when he lands, he hurts. He doesn’t dance; he cuts off the ring and stays fundamental in his orthodox stance, mixing in body shots early to wear opponents down.
With all that, he also has a strong chin, proven by his ability to hang with welterweights, light middleweights, middleweights, super middleweights, and light heavyweights.
Potential Weaknesses vs. Crawford
- Though it’s been rare, he has been outworked by high-volume fighters if they keep up the pace into the late rounds.
- His footspeed is not elite. He’s known for cutting off the ring and doesn’t chase his opponents. He could struggle with agile workers.
Terence Crawford – Switch-Hitting Sharpshooter
How do you want it? Orthodox or southpaw? Crawford can switch it up on you between rounds to find the right angle or rhythm to punish opponents.
Crawford doesn’t panic; he adapts. Able to pick apart opponents with sharp combinations that lead to surgical power punches. His high-IQ fighting style has allowed him to win world championships in four weight classes – just like Canelo – and hold a perfect 41-0 record.
That said, besides Errol Spence Jr., Crawford has garnered a reputation as someone who hasn’t fought elite fighters – something Canelo recently echoed in a joint interview. That’s what makes this bout such a game-changer for Crawford.
Potential Weaknesses vs. Canelo
- As an adaptive fighter, he sometimes starts slow. He may let Canelo take the first three to four rounds before he comes alive.
- He relies on sharp reflexes to stay ahead of fighters. That could be a problem for Crawford if Canelo lands heavy shots in the first half of the bout.
