Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defends undisputed super-middleweight title against Terence Crawford in Las Vegas
Crawford stepping up two weights in bid to become first male boxer to be three-weight undisputed champion
Ringwalks expected after 5:30 BST
Co-main event is Irishman Callum Walsh up against Fernando Vargas
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What will Terence Crawford have in store for us tonight then?
During his walkout for the Errol Spence fight, legendary rapper Eminem walked Crawford to the ring.
Eminem then performed before Crawford beat Israil Madrimov.
Same again, please.
Image source, Getty ImagesWalsh v Vargas
Image source, Getty ImagesPretty sure we can hear some excellent instructions at ringside coming from Callum Walsh's partner, Tabatha Ricci.
"Pressure Callum, pressure!"
No surprise there as Ricci is a UFC fighter. Walsh and Ricci met at a UFC event and are now living together, along with some goats and chickens.
“You can’t really tell her go clean the house. You get beat up for that," Walsh said of dating a fellow fighter.
"It is useful having someone who understands what you do. It’s a massive help.
"It’s not like someone’s [asking] why are you always in the gym, why are you always training, I want to go eat pizza why can’t you eat pizza? Both of us are professional athletes.
"Both of us have the same goal, we want to be the best in the world. She’s supports me, I support her. It makes it a lot easier."
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Sam Harris
BBC Sport at Allegiant Stadium
Kal is 100% right about this atmosphere.
Terence Crawford has just appeared on the jumbotron warming up in his changing room and the boos were deafening.
He had similar at the weigh-in yesterday and still looked cool, calm and composed - it will be interesting to see how he handles this huge occasion.
Walsh v Vargas
Andre Ward
Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix
I'm always led to believe there is another gear. I think both fighters can press more, if they wanted to.
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Chris Eubank Jr
British middleweight boxer on X
Canelo or Crawford? I think Alvarez will be too strong but you can never count out a technician like Bud.
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Is it fair to say Terence Crawford has flown under the radar for a boxing casual?
But, his performance against Errol Spence in July 2023, where he dismantled the then undefeated world champion, firmly put him on the map.
Crawford at his best.
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What is Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's best performance? Take your pick I guess.
Well, what about his win in the second Gennady Golovkin fight? After the first one ended in a draw, but many thought GGG should've got the nod.
After boxing on the back foot in the first encounter, Alvarez stood and traded with Golovkin to take the W by majority decision.
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Who will look to push the pace in the fight?
The graphs below shows the punch output from Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in his win over William Scull and Terence Crawford's output during his W against Israil Madrimov.
Many are suggesting Alvarez is slowing down, but Crawford's last win didn't produce a massive output either.
As always though, these two will have a special plan for fight of this magnitude.
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Crawford is a classy operator but Canelo is too big and too strong. Once Crawford feels that sort of power he'll realise he's in too deep. Canelo stoppage between rounds 7 & 9.
Anonymous
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A lot of hats in attendance tonight, are you a fan or nah?
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Walsh v Vargas
We're into the fourth round in the co-main event and it's certainly not being fought at the speed of the previous fight but still an intriguing one.
It's fairly even but Walsh has landed more to the head and body despite Vargas' high guard.
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Terence Crawford is boxing's humble king.
"I never set my sights out to be the face of boxing. It was never my goal," Crawford told BBC Sport.
"I just want to win. [Canelo] can be the face of boxing. Just give me everything in the background that comes with it."
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Some remarkable names on each man's record. Who do you think has the better resume?
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez:
Terence Crawford:
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Anthony Crolla
Former world champion to BBC Sport
People are asking if size will be a big factor. I was lucky enough to see Canelo up close when I was in the corner for my mate Callum Smith - he had a very thick set. But I do believe Crawford has taken his time building up to the weight, he's unbelievably strong. People forget what a good wrestler away from boxing he is.
His biggest strength is that he's so versatile. He can go orthodox or southpaw, fight on the inside or outside, he can do it all. I think timing could be perfect here. It may be a chess match - no thrills and spills - but I think Crawford edges it on points. He may have to take one or two big 'uns and weather the storm, though.
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Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Is Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on the decline?
His last outing against William Scull was flat. Scull didn’t come to fight, but Alvarez couldn’t find a way to shine either, growing frustrated chasing a man who never engaged.
Yes, Alvarez is younger than Crawford. But remember, he turned pro at 15. Nearly 20 years as a pro takes its toll. If he loses tonight, it’ll sting more than the Dmitry Bivol defeat, because this time he’d be losing to the smaller man.
He’s a legend already, but whispers of retirement won’t be far behind if Terence Crawford dethrones him.
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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez didn't take too kindly to suggestions boxing is declining.
Have a watch of what the Mexican had to say.
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Terence Crawford may be going for history, but let's not forget there is one person who has already achieved being a three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
And that is, of course, Claressa Shields. The American has been undisputed at light-middleweight, middleweight and heavyweight.
Crawford certainly hasn't forgot her this week, mentioning her on several occassions. Boxing bromance.
"She’s done wonderful things in the sport of boxing," he told BBC Sport.
"She’s a tremendous talent. That’s a good friend of mine and for me to become the first male three-weight undisputed champion and sit alongside her is something to see."
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Dana White is planning big changes to boxing, providing he can get those changes to the Muhammad Ali Act done.
That is still going through American halls of power and there has been a lot of pushback to Athletic Commissions in the United States who are backing the bill.
BBC Sport caught up with White on Friday.
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Set my alarm to early by the looks, could of an extra hour sleep, I think Crawford will win the fight on points, but will get robbed by the judges and they will give Canelo the ‘win’.
Dave - Birkenhead