Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez vs Terence Crawford: odds, preview and prediction for undisputed title showdown

A new undisputed super middleweight champion will be crowned this weekend, as Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Terence Crawford headline a huge night of boxing at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday 14 September.

Ladbrokes' full preview of the big fight takes a look at the latest Canelo vs Crawford odds, looks at how the two pound-for-pound stars compare, and runs through what’s at stake in one of the most anticipated fights of the decade.

Canelo Álvarez arrives as the undisputed super middleweight champion, having won all four belts in a remarkable 12-month run between December 2020 and November 2021. He then stepped up to light heavyweight, where he suffered a rare defeat to Dmitry Bivol, before returning to 168 to complete his trilogy with Gennady Golovkin in 2022. In May 2025, Canelo regained his undisputed crown with a dominant win over William Scull, reaffirming his grip on the division.

Terence Crawford, meanwhile, steps up two weight divisions looking to make history. The American has already been undisputed at light-welterweight and welterweight, and now has the chance to become the first male fighter to win all four belts in three separate weight classes. Only Claressa Shields has achieved that feat before. Crawford unified the welterweight division in emphatic fashion with a stoppage win over Errol Spence Jr in 2023, but has only fought once since.

A win here would not only make Crawford undisputed at super-middleweight, but also elevate him to rarefied air in boxing history, and cement his status as one of the greatest of all time. For Canelo, it's a potentially legacy-defining fight, with some suggestions it could be his last.

Canelo is the slight favourite with Ladbrokes to win the fight outright at 4/6, with Crawford priced at 6/4 to spring the upset in Las Vegas. Canelo's comfort at 168 lbs gives him the edge in the eyes of the bookies.

Canelo to win on points leads the method of victory market at 11/8, while a stoppage for the champion is 7/2. Crawford is 9/4 to take it on the cards and 7/1 to win by KO or TKO.

Canelo enters this fight with a record of 63‑2‑2, including 39 knockouts. He has proven experience in big championship settings and has commonly outboxed opponents with superior technique, body work and ring generalship.

“Bud” Crawford is undefeated at 41‑0 with 31 knockouts. He moves up two weight classes for this challenge, aiming to become undisputed in his third category. He is known for clean switching between orthodox and southpaw stances, sharp counterpunching and adapting tactically mid‑fight.

Physically, Crawford will need to compensate for the elevation in weight. Canelo has experience in higher divisions, and this fight taking place at his preferred super‑middleweight means Crawford must maintain speed and stamina to offset Canelo’s strength and steady pressure.

Both fighters bring elite championship pedigree. The difference may lie in layers: how weight is rehydrated, how sharp Crawford’s defence is under power, and whether Canelo can maintain distance and timing.

But Crawford has shown time and again that he can find the solutions. He adjusts fast, breaks opponents down over time, and thrives in uncomfortable territory. That adaptability could be the deciding factor. If he finds rhythm early and stays mobile, he has the skillset to defy the weight gap. In a fight that looks destined to go the distance, Crawford is backed to edge it on points.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.