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Canelo vs Crawford undercard revealed with undefeated British fighter in action
Canelo vs Crawford undercard revealed with undefeated British fighter in action
Canelo vs Crawford fight week is almost here. On September 13, these two titans will collide at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with undisputed super middleweight glory and legacy on the line.
The action will be streamed live on Netflix and promoted by Zuffa, Sela, and Riyadh Season.
Canelo (63-2-2, 39 KOs) enters as the betting favourite and reigning undisputed champion. Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) moves up to 168lbs for the first time, chasing history as a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion.
To add to an already stacked week, a public workout card has been confirmed for September 10 at the BleauLive Theater.
Fight week is now set, with the open workout card revealed featuring British fighter Mickie Tallon.
What’s in store during Canelo vs Crawford fight week
More fights added to Canelo vs Crawford fight week
This historic fight week begins on September 9 with the grand arrivals, which will lead into the open workouts and fight card on September 10.
Following this will be the press conference on September 11, with the first Underdog fight card at the BleauLive Theater.
The ceremonial weigh-in will take place on September 12, followed by the preliminary fights and main undercard on September 13, before the Canelo vs Crawford main event.
Who is fighting on the Canelo vs Crawford workout card
The public workout card provides a platform for fighters still building their profiles.
Saudi prospect Abdullah Darkazanly (1-0, 0 KOs) faces Kody Kobosk (4-2, 4 KOs), while heavy-handed Kazakh Bek Nurmaganbet (14-0, 12 KOs) meets Steven Sumpter (11-1-1, 9 KOs).
Unbeaten Cuban Yoandy Toirac (3-0, 3 KOs) takes on American Skylar Lacy (8-1-2, 6 KOs), who will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing disqualification loss to Brandon Moore. Fellow Cuban Brayan Leon (8-0, 7 KOs) also features, meeting Devontae McDonald (8-5, 2 KOs).
The name for UK fight fans to watch out for is flyweight Mikie Tallon (9-0, 1 KO), who faces the toughest test of his unbeaten career against Christian Robles (9-3, 4 KOs).
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