Fight fans who sat down for the historic Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford showdown on Netflix got more than just a main event. A six-fight undercard spread across two days at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas built the tension before Crawford’s decisive unanimous decision victory at Allegiant Stadium. Here’s a complete breakdown of the full card, start times, and results.
Fight date: September 13, 2025 ·
Main event result: Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision ·
Number of preliminary fights: 6 ·
Main card start time (ET): 9 p.m. ·
Broadcaster: Netflix
Quick snapshot
- Terence Crawford defeated Canelo via unanimous decision (CBS Sports)
- Main event held at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas (Boxing Insider)
- Prelims started at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tudum, main card at 9 p.m. ET on Netflix (Heavy Sports)
- Exact ring walk time for the main event was not officially confirmed by the promotion
- Full official undercard roster beyond the reported bouts was not universally detailed
- Rematch clause details remain unconfirmed following Crawford’s win
- Undercard events held September 10 and 11 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Main fight night on September 13 with prelims starting at 5:30 p.m. ET
- Main card went live on Netflix at 9 p.m. ET
- Crawford’s win cements his legacy at 168 lbs; negotiations for next bout expected
- Canelo will likely exercise rematch clause or pivot to other top light heavyweight contenders
- Netflix evaluates the success of its landmark boxing broadcast for future live events
For a fight promoted as a generational crossover, the undercard delivered the next big stories: Callum Walsh’s breakout performance and Christian Mbilli’s first blemish in a split draw.
Eight key facts from fight week, one clear pattern: every detail was meticulously planned for a streaming-first Netflix audience navigating across Tudum and the main platform.
The undercard table below organizes all confirmed match data from the weekend.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fight date | September 13, 2025 | Heavy Sports |
| Main event venue | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | Boxing Insider |
| Undercard venue | Fontainebleau Las Vegas | Boxing Insider |
| Main event result | Terence Crawford def. Canelo Álvarez (UD: 116-112, 115-113, 115-113) | CBS Sports |
| Preliminary fights | 6 | Heavy Sports |
| Co-feature | Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez (Split Draw, WBC interim super middleweight title) | CBS Sports |
| Broadcaster | Netflix (main card), Tudum (prelims) | Heavy Sports |
| Canelo record (entering) | 63-2-2, 39 KOs | Boxing Insider |
Who’s fighting in the Canelo Undercard?
List of preliminary fighters
- Marco Verde (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Sona Akale (9-3, 4 KOs) – catchweight, 6 rounds (Heavy Sports)
- Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs) vs. Raiko Santana (12-4, 6 KOs) – light heavyweight (Heavy Sports)
- Sultan Almohamed (0-0) vs. Martin Caraballo (0-0-1) – super lightweight, 4 rounds (Boxing Insider)
- Reito Tsutsumi (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Javier Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs) – featherweight (Heavy Sports)
- Ivan Dychko (15-0, 14 KOs) vs. Jermaine Franklin (23-2, 15 KOs) – heavyweight (Heavy Sports)
Confirmed undercard bouts
- Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) def. Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0, 15 KOs) via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 100-90) – super welterweight (CBS Sports)
- Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs) vs. Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs) – split draw (93-97, 96-94, 95-95) – WBC interim super middleweight (CBS Sports)
- Mohammed Alakel (5-0, 1 KO) def. John Ornelas (5-2-1, 2 KOs) – lightweight, 10 rounds (Heavy Sports)
Crawford’s leap to 168 lbs silenced doubters about the weight jump, but his hand-picked opponent narrative leaves room for debate over pound-for-pound status versus legacy-defining risks.
The implication: Canelo vs Crawford wasn’t just a single fight — it was a full-scale boxing event designed to showcase future contenders like Callum Walsh and set up the next generation of title challengers.
What time does the Canelo vs. Crawford undercard start?
Preliminary card start time
Tudum stream start: 5:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. BST ·
Broadcaster: Tudum / Netflix
The first preliminary fight of the Canelo vs Crawford undercard was expected to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tudum, Netflix’s companion platform, as reported by Heavy Sports. This allowed the promotion to build momentum across two days of undercard action before the main Netflix broadcast.
Main card start time
The main card started at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST on Netflix. Heavy Sports confirmed the main card broadcast kicked off with the Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas lightweight bout before moving to the Mbilli-Martinez co-feature and the Crawford-Alvarez headliner.
Ring walk times
The exact ring walk time for the main event was not officially confirmed by the promotion. Based on the published schedule and typical pacing, ring walks for Canelo vs Crawford were estimated around 11 p.m. ET, following the Mbilli-Martinez co-feature and the Walsh-Vargas super welterweight fight.
The catch: UK fans faced an early-morning schedule with prelims at 10:30 p.m. BST and the main card at 2 a.m. BST.
The catch: the staggered start times across Tudum and Netflix meant viewers had to pay close attention to the streaming schedule or risk missing the undercard bouts that set up the main event narrative.
How many prelims for Canelo vs. Crawford?
Number of undercard fights
- Six preliminary fights were confirmed for the event
- Two undercard events took place on September 10 and 11 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- The main fight card on September 13 featured three additional bouts before the main event
The total fight count reached twelve bouts across the three-day event, with six specific preliminary fights forming the undercard. Heavy Sports and Boxing Insider confirmed the full lineup.
Two-day undercard events
The undercard events on September 10 and 11 were held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as noted by Boxing Insider. This two-day format allowed the promotion to feature fighters like Marco Verde, Steven Nelson, and Ivan Dychko in standalone events before the main pay-per-view broadcast on Netflix.
Why this matters: a six-fight undercard gave promoters the depth to build storylines across two days, turning a single PPV weekend into a mini-festival of boxing that kept fans engaged before the main event.
What are the undercard fights?
Six fights, one clear pattern: matchmakers stacked the card with undefeated prospects looking to break out on the biggest streaming stage in boxing history.
Full undercard lineup
“The ambition of the event was clear. The two-day undercard format at Fontainebleau Las Vegas was an attempt to turn the weekend into a mini-festival of boxing.”Boxing Insider
- September 10: Undercard event featuring Verde-Akale, Nelson-Santana, Almohamed-Caraballo
- September 11: Undercard event featuring Tsutsumi-Martinez, Dychko-Franklin
- September 13 (Main Card): Alakel-Ornelas, Mbilli-Martinez (SD), Walsh-Vargas Jr. (UD), Crawford-Álvarez (UD)
The table below breaks down the main card results with official scorecards.
Results of undercard fights
| Bout | Weight Class | Result | Scorecards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. | Super welterweight | Walsh wins UD | 99-91, 99-91, 100-90 (CBS Sports) |
| Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez | WBC interim super middleweight | Split draw | 93-97, 96-94, 95-95 (CBS Sports) |
| Mohammed Alakel vs. John Ornelas | Lightweight | Alakel wins UD | Not confirmed |
The trade-off: while the undercard lacked a single massive star beyond the main event, the depth of undefeated prospects kept the build engaging and built new narratives. The split draw between Mbilli and Martinez leaves the WBC interim title picture unsettled, while Walsh’s performance solidified him as a rising star.
Who is on the main card for Canelo Crawford?
Main event fighters
- Canelo Álvarez: 63-2-2, 39 KOs (entering the fight) – weight class: super middleweight
- Terence Crawford: 41-0, 31 KOs (entering the fight) – weight class: super middleweight (jumped from 154 lbs)
Boxing Insider confirmed the records for both fighters. Crawford entered undefeated and made the significant jump to super middleweight, while Canelo entered as the established top draw in the division.
Main event result
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, as reported by CBS Sports. Crawford’s victory marks one of the most significant crossover wins in modern boxing history, validating his move up in weight.
The pattern: Crawford’s win validates his gamble on jumping two weight classes, but the final verdict on his legacy versus Canelo’s will depend on what happens in the rematch.
Timeline
- September 10, 2025: First undercard event at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Boxing Insider)
- September 11, 2025: Second undercard event at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- September 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. ET: Preliminary card starts on Tudum (Heavy Sports)
- September 13, 2025, 9:00 p.m. ET: Main card starts on Netflix
- September 13, 2025, ~11:00 p.m. ET: Main event ring walks (estimated)
- September 13, 2025, ~12:00 a.m. ET: Main event result announced (CBS Sports)
Clarity: What we know and what remains unclear
Confirmed facts
- Main event result: Crawford wins by unanimous decision
- Undercard has six fights
- Broadcaster is Netflix (main card), Tudum (prelims)
- Undercard events on September 10 and 11 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- First preliminary fight at 5:30 p.m. ET
- Main card at 9 p.m. ET
- Callum Walsh def. Fernando Vargas Jr. (UD)
- Mbilli vs Martinez ended in a split draw
What’s unclear
- Exact ring walk time for the main event
- Full official undercard roster beyond reported bouts
- Whether a rematch clause exists and when it will be exercised
- Main event venue confirmed, but some promotional details remain unverified
Summary
The Canelo vs Crawford undercard was a critical component of Netflix’s landmark boxing broadcast. A six-fight undercard spread across two days at Fontainebleau Las Vegas built the tension before Crawford’s decisive unanimous decision victory at Allegiant Stadium. For boxing fans, the choice is clear: Netflix has established itself as a legitimate home for major boxing events, but the traditional PPV model remains the standard for pure fight-night experience. Crawford’s win forces the division to recalibrate its pound-for-pound rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did the Canelo vs Crawford undercard take place?
The undercard events took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on September 10 and 11. The main event was held at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas on September 13.
How many undercard fights were there?
There were six preliminary fights spread across the two-day undercard events at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Who broadcast the undercard?
The preliminary card was broadcast on Tudum, Netflix’s companion platform. The main card was broadcast on Netflix.
When did the undercard events start?
The undercard events started on September 10 and 11 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The prelims on September 13 began at 5:30 p.m. ET.
What time is the ring walk for Canelo vs. Crawford?
The exact ring walk time was not officially confirmed by the promotion. It was estimated around 11 p.m. ET based on the published fight schedule.
Who won the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.
Is the Canelo vs Crawford fight available on Netflix?
Yes, the main card was broadcast on Netflix. The preliminary card was broadcast on Tudum.
What is the fight date for Canelo vs Crawford?
The main event took place on September 13, 2025.
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