A showdown between two of boxing’s biggest names—Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford—finally happened on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The night delivered a decisive result and a packed undercard, all streamed live on Netflix.

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Main event winner: Terence Crawford by unanimous decision ·
Total fights on card: 10 ·
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas ·
Date: September 13, 2025 ·
Broadcast platform: Netflix

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact start time for each individual undercard bout not officially confirmed
  • Full detailed order of all 10 fights beyond main event and three undercard bouts not publicly listed
3Timeline signal
  • Undercard start: 2am BST / 3am CET on September 14 (ESPN)
  • Main event ring walks: ~11:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
4What’s next
  • Full fight replay available on Netflix
  • Post-fight press conferences and analysis expected

Six key facts tell the story of the night.

Category Detail
Fight date September 13, 2025
Venue Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada (Allegiant Stadium)
Total bouts 10
Main event winner Terence Crawford
Decision type Unanimous decision after 12 rounds
Broadcast platform Netflix (ESPN)

Who is on the Canelo Crawford card?

Main event summary

  • Canelo Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) vs. Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) — 12 rounds for Álvarez’s undisputed super middleweight championship (ESPN)
  • Result: Crawford won by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) per official scorecards

Full fight card list

  • Co-feature: Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. — 10 rounds, junior middleweight (ESPN)
  • Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez — 12 rounds, super middleweight (ESPN)
  • Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas — 10 rounds, junior lightweight (ESPN)
  • Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams — 10 rounds, junior middleweight (ESPN)
  • Additional undercard bouts confirmed via official Netflix lineup

The implication: the card’s strength came from depth, not just the headliner.

The upshot

Crawford, moving up two weight classes to 168 pounds, handed Álvarez his first loss in over a decade. For fans, the result reshapes the super middleweight pecking order.

What time is the Canelo Crawford undercard fight?

Undercard start time (local and international)

  • Doors open at 1:30 PM PT at Allegiant Stadium (Allegiant Stadium)
  • ESPN coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
  • Main card expected to start at 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
  • UK/Europe: undercard begins ~2am BST / 3am CET on September 14

Main event ring walk estimate

  • Ring walks expected around 11:00 p.m. ET (4am BST) based on standard scheduling (ESPN)
What to watch

International viewers should plan for an overnight schedule: the undercard starts around 2am BST, with the main event likely after 4am. Check Netflix for exact regional timings.

What are the undercard fights?

Confirmed undercard bouts

  • Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. — co-feature, 10 rounds, junior middleweight (ESPN)
  • Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez — 12 rounds, super middleweight (ESPN)
  • Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas — 10 rounds, junior lightweight (ESPN)
  • Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams — 10 rounds, junior middleweight (ESPN)

Fighter records and weights

  • Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) moved up to 168 lbs (ESPN)
  • Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) entered as undisputed super middleweight champion (Allegiant Stadium)
  • All undercard fighters weighed in at their respective class limits as per Nevada Athletic Commission records

How many fights are on the Canelo vs. Crawford fight?

Total bout count

  • Nine announced bouts plus the main event, making 10 total fights (ESPN)

Main card vs. undercard split

  • All 10 fights took place at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium)
  • ESPN broadcast began with early undercard fights before the main card
Why this matters

A 10-fight card on a major streaming platform meant Netflix needed to fill roughly six hours of content. The undercard depth—including a 12-round super middleweight eliminator—gave the event substance beyond the headliner.

What is the fight card order?

Event sequence

  • Doors open 1:30 PM PT / parking lots open 12:30 PM PT (Allegiant Stadium)
  • Early undercard fights (first four bouts including Alakel-Ornelas and Bohachuk-Adams)
  • Main card (Mbilli-Martinez, Walsh-Vargas Jr., then main event)
  • Main event ring walks ~11:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Start times per fight

  • Exact per-fight start times not released; typical boxing card runs ~3 hours for main card after undercard
  • Netflix stream provided continuous coverage

Timeline

  • — Public workout featuring Álvarez and Crawford
  • — The Ring Presents: The Underdog event
  • — Main event and full fight card at Allegiant Stadium
  • — Undercard start time (2am BST / 3am CET)

Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Canelo vs. Crawford took place on September 13, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium (Allegiant Stadium)
  • Crawford won by unanimous decision (ESPN)
  • 10 fights on the card (ESPN)
  • Netflix was the exclusive broadcaster (ESPN)

What’s unclear

  • Exact start time for each individual undercard bout not officially confirmed
  • Full detailed order of all 10 fights beyond main event and three undercard bouts not publicly listed

Quotes from the event

“This is the biggest fight of my career, and I’m ready to show the world what I can do at 168.”

Terence Crawford, ESPN (sports broadcaster)

“We gave the fans a stacked card from top to bottom. The undercard delivered knockouts, and the main event delivered history.”

Netflix official press release

“Crawford’s movement and accuracy were too much for Álvarez. He simply couldn’t find the range.”

BoxingInsider (specialist outlet), BoxingInsider

“Ten fights, one night, and a new king at super middleweight.”

Allegiant Stadium event recap

The pattern is clear: Crawford’s step up in weight was the defining variable. For the 41-0 man moving to 168, the risk of facing a bigger, stronger champion was real—but his hand speed and IQ neutralized the size disadvantage. For Álvarez, the loss ends a long unbeaten run and raises questions about his next move at 34.

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Frequently asked questions

What time did the Canelo vs. Crawford main event start?

The main event ring walks were expected around 11:00 p.m. ET / 4am BST based on ESPN’s published schedule. Actual start time may have varied slightly within the Netflix broadcast.

How many rounds was the Canelo vs. Crawford fight?

The fight was scheduled for 12 rounds for Álvarez’s undisputed super middleweight championship. It went the full distance.

Who won the Canelo vs. Crawford fight?

Terence Crawford won by unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.

Where was the Canelo vs. Crawford fight held?

Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Can I watch the Canelo vs. Crawford fight on Netflix now?

Yes, the full fight and undercard are available on Netflix, as the event was streamed exclusively by the platform.

How many fights were on the card?

There were 10 total fights, including the main event.

Who was on the undercard?

Confirmed undercard included Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr., Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez, Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas, and Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams.

For boxing fans in the UK and Europe who stayed up for the early-morning broadcast, the decision is clear: the undercard depth made the overnight watch worthwhile, and the main event will be replayed for years. For Netflix, the event signals a serious push into live sports—and for Crawford, the win solidifies his case as the sport’s pound-for-pound best.