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  • Islam Makhachev’s Trainer Believes He’s Ready to Prove He Can Outstrike Jack Della Maddalena On the Feet: ‘We’ve Beaten Them All’

    Islam Makhachev’s Trainer Believes He’s Ready to Prove He Can Outstrike Jack Della Maddalena On the Feet: ‘We’ve Beaten Them All’

    Islam Makhachev‘s coach Javier Mendez believes that there’s a chance his student could beat Jack Della Maddalena on the feet as well as on the ground.

    Over the course of the last few years, Islam Makhachev has ruled with an iron fist at the top of the UFC’s lightweight division. Now, however, he’ll be making the shift up to welterweight, in order to try and win a belt at 170 pounds to go alongside his accomplishments at 155. Of course, it’s going to be easier said than done, especially because he’ll have to defeat reigning welterweight king Jack Della Maddalena – which is no small task.

    The expectation is that Islam Makhachev will challenge for the title later this year. When he does, many will back him to win, but we also know that JDM was the underdog against Belal Muhammad, and look how that turned out.

    In a recent interview with Genting Casino – who offer the best Live Casinos, Javier Mendez spoke about the strengths of Islam Makhachev ahead of this fight.

    Javier Mendez discusses Islam Makhachev vs JDM

    “I used to let Islam spar with guys at that weight all the time, top guys at 170 lbs, and he beat them all. He’s not going to have a problem at 170 lbs.

    “185 lbs may be a little bit of a stretch because they’re a lot bigger. But 170 lbs have never been a problem with him. I think Islam will definitely edge Jack out on the ground, but we may very well edge him out on the stand up also, so let’s see what happens.”

    “Jack’s such a tough customer that we can’t analyze and think that we’re better in one particular area. We’re gonna have to prove we’re better – and practice extremely hard –  in all of these areas.”

  • Jamahal Hill Declares Himself “The Magician” Ahead of UFC Baku: Khalil Rountree Jr. Has Only a Puncher’s Chance

    Jamahal Hill Declares Himself “The Magician” Ahead of UFC Baku: Khalil Rountree Jr. Has Only a Puncher’s Chance

    UFC star Jamahal Hill has said that he needs to come out and make a statement when he battles Khalil Rountree Jr in the main event of UFC Baku this weekend.

    As we know, UFC Baku will be headlined by Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr. These are two of the most exciting strikers in the light heavyweight division, and while both are working to get back in the win column, there’s no denying that this one has the potential to produce absolute fireworks on the night.

    Jamahal Hill has fallen on hard times in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as of late, between his defeats inside the cage and his injuries. With that being said, he’s a former champion, and we all know that he can knock anyone out if the opportunity presents itself.

    In a recent interview, Jamahal Hill made it clear that he knows he needs to produce a big performance in order to get the attention of the UFC matchmakers.

    Jamahal Hill is ready to make a statement against Khalil Rountree Jr

    ”I believe 100 % I need to come out and make a statement against Khalil Rountree [Jr.]. I need to show that I’m still that high level and dominant fighter that I’ve been. The guy’s a brutal fighter. He don’t come out to just beat you. He comes out to truly do damage. He wants to be feared. But I have the ability to win a fight in multiple ways, and he has really just one way to win. He has a puncher’s chance, and I believe I’m the magician here. I got all the tricks.”

  • Trainer: Islam Makhachev Didn’t Want to Vacate But UFC Forced His Hand to Avoid Bottlenecks

    Trainer: Islam Makhachev Didn’t Want to Vacate But UFC Forced His Hand to Avoid Bottlenecks

    Islam Makhachev‘s coach Javier Mendez has said that his student wasn’t particularly happy with having to surrender the UFC lightweight championship.

    As we know, Islam Makhachev is set to move up to welterweight and challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the title. While there’s a lot of excitement over that possible matchup, others are upset that we won’t get the chance to see Islam defend the lightweight crown against Ilia Topuria. Either way, though, there’s a lot of excitement on the horizon in both divisions as we look ahead to the future.

    Some wondered why Islam Makhachev gave up the belt in the first place. In a recent interview with Genting Casino – who offer the best Live Casinos, Javier Mendez made it clear that Islam didn’t really want to give up the 155-pound strap.

    Javier Mendez discusses Islam Makhachev vacating belt

    “I would definitely agree Islam didn’t want to give up his title, but let’s face it at the same time, I believe the UFC is tired of the divisions being held up by two division champions.

    “It causes a bottleneck and the type of situations the UFC wants to avoid for the future, so if Islam wanted to go for the welterweight title, he had to relinquish his lightweight title. And so that was the case.”

    “I don’t think Islam will return to 155 lbs [to face Topuria] no. I don’t think so.”

    Hopefully, at some point, we do get the opportunity to see Makhachev vs Topuria in what is easily one of the biggest fights you can make in mixed martial arts.

  • Dana White Gives Big (and Negative) Update: ‘If Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Can’t Happen, We’ll Move On Fast’

    Dana White Gives Big (and Negative) Update: ‘If Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Can’t Happen, We’ll Move On Fast’

    UFC president Dana White has provided a fresh update on the possible title unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.

    As we know, Dana White has been trying to get Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall booked for a long time now. It’s a fight that makes sense with both Jones and Aspinall holding gold in the heavyweight division, but for whatever reason, it just doesn’t seem like ‘Bones’ is particularly interested in throwing down with Aspinall – unless it’s for a whole lot of money.

    For Dana White, we can only imagine how much frustration this is causing him. He always wants to put on the biggest and best fights imaginable and after failing to get Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou over the line, it’d be a real shame if the same thing happens with a fight that’s arguably just as big.

    In a recent interview, Dana White spoke candidly about when fans can expect to hear an announcement regarding what’s happening.

    Dana White provides Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall update

    “Jon Jones has never turned down an opponent here before, or been afraid to fight anybody.”

    “I don’t know, we’ll see how this thing plays out over the next couple of weeks. Yeah, if we can’t get this fight done, we’ll move on quickly.”

    “We’ll have the answers in the next couple of weeks.”

    While White can hope and pray that this fight is going to happen, his tone has certainly changed in the last couple of weeks. Hopefully, we get a surprise announcement confirming the fight sooner rather than later.

  • Jamahal Hill Promises Fireworks at UFC Baku: ‘There’s Never Been a Boring Fight with My Name On It’

    Jamahal Hill Promises Fireworks at UFC Baku: ‘There’s Never Been a Boring Fight with My Name On It’

    UFC star Jamahal Hill has promised fireworks in his UFC Baku main event against Khalil Rountree Jr.

    On Saturday night, Jamahal Hill is set to try and get back in the win column when he squares off with Khalil Rountree Jr. The two men are both top light heavyweights, and both have their eyes firmly set on trying to get back into the title picture. There are no guarantees, but if one of them gets a big finish, they could well vault themselves into contention.

    Of course, getting the job done is going to be tough given what we know about both men. In a recent interview, Jamahal Hill had the following to say on his upcoming fight.

    Jamahal Hill promises big performance against Khalil Rountree Jr

    “They know what I bring. They know I’m here to deliver a show. Always. I can’t think of a fight of mine that wasn’t entertaining. Even whenever I watch my fights back, I was there, and I still like to see them. 

    “I can pretty much click on any of them because all my fights were entertaining to this point. I don’t think there’s ever been a boring fight tied to my name. That’s one thing I’m proud of. I’ll be able to look back whenever I get older, my kids, grandkids, or whatever, and I can turn it on, and it’s like—oh, the whole time, eyes glued to it. So it’s cool.”

    Buckle up, fight fans, because this is set to be a big one.

  • Conor McGregor Would Be Politics’ Most Bribable Superstar, says 44-year-old Paulie Malignaggi

    Conor McGregor Would Be Politics’ Most Bribable Superstar, says 44-year-old Paulie Malignaggi

    Former rival Paulie Malignaggi has given his thoughts on what Conor McGregor would be like in the world of politics.

    As we know, Conor McGregor isn’t particularly involved in the world of mixed martial arts right now. While he continues to tease the possibility of a return to the UFC at some point in the future, his focus is more on politics. He wants to become president of Ireland, although based on what most people in the country is saying, it seems unlikely at this point.

    Conor McGregor is the definition of a divisive figure and that much is an understatement. He’s made a lot of enemies over the years, including Paulie Malignaggi, who he sparred with in preparation for his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather back in the day.

    In a recent interview with Spin Genie, Paulie Malignaggi gave his thoughts on Conor McGregor properly entering politics.

    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1932555420000006210

    Paulie Malignaggi’s view on Conor McGregor

    “I don’t think McGregor will ever come back but he’ll tease it. As far as politics, he’s very bribeable as far as being lobbied. He could use his popularity [to get into office] if he gets lobbied and bribed by the right people. “If he lets himself be bought by the right people, it’s possible. And he’s definitely a candidate to be bought by the right people because he’s like I said, he’s got no backbone. 

    “But I notice Ireland is sort of holding its own push back against certain kinds of movements. “Considering all the money he’s made, and the potential that he has to help people, even in politics, he’ll only ever be about himself.”

    Quotes via Spin Genie

  • Kamaru Usman: Why Being a ‘Girl Dad’ Helped Him Overcome His Toughest Fights and Return Stronger

    Kamaru Usman: Why Being a ‘Girl Dad’ Helped Him Overcome His Toughest Fights and Return Stronger

    UFC legend Kamaru Usman has explained how being a girl dad helped him to bounce back from three straight losses in the cage.

    Last weekend, Kamaru Usman surprised a lot of critics by rolling back the years to defeat Joaquin Buckley. Outside of a worrying fifth round, he was largely able to dominate Buckley on the ground, proving that his wrestling game is still significant enough to help him compete amongst the elite at 170 pounds.

    Regardless of whether you’re a fan of his or not, there’s no denying the imapct that Kamaru Usman has had in mixed martial arts. Who knows, maybe he’ll even have another title run left in him.

    During his post-fight press conference, Kamaru Usman had the following to say about his family.

    Kamaru Usman discusses importance of being a girl dad

    “I swear, because I’m a girl dad. This one, it’s hard. I mean, it’s been a while. Not just with getting back in here, but obviously getting in the win column. I battled with a lot of things just to get here—repairing my body, just physically, personally, a lot of things that I had to fight a lot of demons just to get back in here. But, yeah, a lot that I had to go through. 

    “Thankfully, I’m blessed with a great team, great support system, great family. And I’m back here. So I just want to recognize them—my family, my mom, dad, brothers, sister, T-Baby, Sammy, Lulu, Zena, Baby—I love you guys. My coaches, Henry, Trevor, George, Ben, my teammates, Justin, Archie, all these guys, even guys down there at Kill Cliff. 

    “I love and appreciate each and every one of you guys, whether you knew it or not. You played a big, big factor in this tonight. So I just want to say I’m thankful. But, yeah, I guess, like I said, I’m a girl dad now, so I get a little emotional nowadays. But let’s get back to business.”

  • Alexandre Pantoja: To Face a Mike Tyson Threat, I’ll Channel My Inner Muhammad Ali at UFC 317

    Alexandre Pantoja: To Face a Mike Tyson Threat, I’ll Channel My Inner Muhammad Ali at UFC 317

    UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is ready to channel his inner Muhammad Ali as he prepares to battle Kai Kara-France at UFC 317.

    In the co-main event of UFC 317, Alexandre Pantoja will square off against Kai Kara-France. It’s a fight that has been a long time coming, and while Pantoja has done a great job as champion at 125 pounds, many people believe that Kara-France has a real chance of winning the belt for the very first time.

    Of course, it’s hard to say whether or not it’s going to happen, but we’re all just excited to see how it plays out when they stand across the cage from one another. Alexandre Pantoja has overcome some huge tests in the past, and he’s able to recognize an opponent’s strengths.

    In a recent interview, Alexandre Pantoja spoke about one of the big dangers that awaits him on International Fight Week.

    Alexandre Pantoja previews Kai Kara-France fight

    “If I’m seeing Kai Kara-France as a Mike Tyson, maybe I need to be more like Muhammad Ali. I need the movement. But I know, if he tries to hit me, I have a very good chin. I prove that 100 times. I don’t want to prove that a lot. I want to move my head more. That’s something I really work on. 

    “But I have strong hands too. It’s going to be an amazing opportunity for me to prove myself. For every word, I have strong hands too. If you want to hit me, you need to know I’m going to hit you too. Maybe it’s going to be a good opportunity to knock someone out.”

  • Jon Jones Will Go Down as ‘The Greatest Cheat of All Time’, Says Mark Hunt

    Jon Jones Will Go Down as ‘The Greatest Cheat of All Time’, Says Mark Hunt

    Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt is of the belief that Jon Jones will go down in history as the greatest cheat in mixed martial arts.

    As we know, Jon Jones is a pretty divisive figure. He has been involved in many controversies over the years and through all of that, he has earned a reputation for being a bit of a difficult fighter to deal with. Right now, he’s embroiled in a stalemate regarding a potential unification title fight against interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.

    For whatever reason, the fight isn’t getting made, and a whole lot of people are blaming Jon Jones. That’s without mentioning some of the doping accusations that he’s face, in addition to multiple suspensions and even arrests.

    In a recent interview with Thunderpick, Mark Hunt had the following to say about Jon Jones.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH5J11NgHUg

    Mark Hunt’s view on Jon Jones

    “Jon Jones is the greatest cheat of all time, that’s all he is and that’s how he got to the top end. That’s how he got to hang out with guys like me, he’s a cheating little rat.

    “That’s all he’ll ever be. You can’t be the greatest fighter in the world when you’re sticking needles in your ass and hiding under the octagon from USADA. How are you supposed to be the greatest fighter?

    “UFC have put these cheaters and these shortcut takers in the Hall of Fame. The way I see it, any guy that’s been caught doping or cheating – there goes everything you’ve earned. Your world titles mean nothing, you’ve been caught as a shortcut taker, that’s all you are.“

    Quotes via Thunderpick

  • Francis Ngannou’s huge possible UFC return clarified by Eric Nicksick

    Francis Ngannou’s huge possible UFC return clarified by Eric Nicksick

    Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick has clarified comments he made recently about Francis Ngannou possibly making his return to the UFC.

    As we know, Francis Ngannou’s focus recently has been on PFL. While he’s competed in the promotion, he’s also enjoyed a side venture in the world of professional boxing. Recently, however, Eric Nicksick has made remarks suggesting that at some point in the future, ‘The Predator’ could make his way back to the UFC.

    In another interview, Nicksick decided to clarify what he meant as fans continue to wonder what could come next for the great Francis Ngannou.

    Eric Nicksick clarifies Francis Ngannou comments

    “It was kind of a question of, with fandom, like, what scenarios would be great. Of course I’m always going to say Francis and Jon are the best competition out there,” Nicksick told MMA Fighting. “So Francis texts me like one of those like, just a clickbait [headlined article], and he’s like, ‘Bubba, did you say this? I’m like, ‘No.’

    “It was like basically, ‘Francis Ngannou wants back in the UFC.’ That’s all. I’m like, bro, ‘What kind of non-f*cking journalistic post was this, dude?’ It was crazy, but yeah, we had a laugh about it because Francis and I are actually on the phone talking about some other stuff and then he’s like, ‘Oh shit, look, Jones just tweeted,’ so we’re kind of laughing about it.”

    “I’m a fan of the sport. That’s all. I’m a fan of Tom, I want to see Tom get his shot. He’s earned it, he’s deserved it, but I think the heavyweight division is in a tough place right now. It really is. And that’s just me talking about what can revitalize this division that needs some help, and there’s some options out there. 

    “I don’t know Francis’s contract deal with the PFL, I don’t know any of that stuff. That’s just like me and you just chopping it up and I’m telling you how I perceive it and how I see it, and if that option is always available, Francis is a businessman, that’s all I know.”

    Quotes via MMA Fighting

  • Paddy Pimblett explains why he believes he’d defeat Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317

    Paddy Pimblett explains why he believes he’d defeat Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317

    UFC star Paddy Pimblett has explained why he believes he can be the one to defeat Ilia Topuria.

    As we know, Paddy Pimblett is one of the biggest names in all of mixed martial arts. He has already achieved some great things in the sport, but in equal measure, it still feels like he’s got a long way to go before he can convince his critics that he’s an elite lightweight. With that being said, it feels like he could be just one win away from a championship opportunity – with some wondering whether or not that chance will stem from a fight against Justin Gaethje.

    There are lots of different directions the UFC can go in, but for Paddy Pimblett, an eventual collision with Ilia Topuria seems like the right way to go. In a recent chat with Tom Aspinall, ‘The Baddy’ spoke openly about a showdown with ‘El Matador’.

    Paddy Pimblett on possible Ilia Topuria fight

    “I know I’d beat him,” Pimblett said during a conversation with Tom Aspinall.

    “Funny ‘cause I get laughed at for it. But I know I beat him.

    “We’ve already talked about a game plan to beat him. And I know how to beat him.

    “No one goes for his weaknesses when they fight. Everyone just decides to have a boxing match with him. I’m not going to come out and have a boxing match with him. I’m going to beat him with my all-around MMA game.”

    “As I said, I know I’d beat him up. And I reckon I’d proper hurt him and just shut everyone up even more, like I love to do.”

    Quotes via Bloody Elbow

  • Sean O’Malley’s coach discusses timeline for possible UFC return

    Sean O’Malley’s coach discusses timeline for possible UFC return

    UFC star Sean O’Malley‘s head coach Tim Welch has given his thoughts on when ‘Suga’ could make his return to the cage.

    As we know, Sean O’Malley is one of the biggest names in all of mixed martial arts. However, in his last two fights, he’s been unable to stop the incredible rise of Merab Dvalishvili. He lost his UFC bantamweight championship to him in their first meeting, and then in the rematch, Sean was submitted by Dvalishvili as the Georgian sensation continued his reign at the top of the division.

    As we look ahead to the future, it’s hard to know exactly what the next step is for Sean O’Malley. He’s certainly good enough to still compete at 135 pounds, but others are of the belief that a shift up to featherweight would be in his best interests.

    In a video on his YouTube channel, Tim Welch was more than happy to discuss the next move for Sean O’Malley.

    Tim Welch discusses Sean O’Malley’s future

    “It’s so hard to say with him but again, right now we’re not going to clubs, we’re not f*cking partying, we’re saying no to trips. So what else are we going to do?” Welch said on his YouTube channel about O’Malley fighting again.

    “We’re coming to the gym twice a day. We’re going to train. Might as well [fight]. Might as well not let these years go by. He’s only 30 years old. Might as well just knock them out. Let’s just keep knocking them out.”

    “Look at Nate Diaz, how big of a star he is,” Welch said. “How many losses does he have? Jorge Masvidal, how many losses does he have? They’re still just f*cking huge draws. Huge stars.”

    Quotes via MMA Fighting

  • Israel Adesanya reveals his hatred for Joaquin Buckley

    Israel Adesanya reveals his hatred for Joaquin Buckley

    UFC legend Israel Adesanya revealed his hatred for Joaquin Buckley during his recent UFC Atlanta reaction video.

    As we know, Israel Adesanya is pretty close friends with Kamaru Usman. Therefore, it makes sense that he was watching and supporting him during Saturday night’s UFC Atlanta main event. While it was great to see him getting behind his fellow African champion, he also had a few less than pleasant things to say about Joaquin Buckley.

    As we know, Buckley has a tendency to be pretty loud and out there – especially when it comes to trash talk. In the aforementioned video, Israel Adesanya didn’t hold back when telling the world what he thought of the welterweight contender.

    Israel Adesanya voices hatred of Joaquin Buckley

    “I hate this n**** bro. I don’t use the word hate lightly, but I hate this n**** bro. Something about him just f***ing annoys me. Literally, I’m just tryna chill, talk. ‘Hey man you know we gotta get this going man, blah blah blah’, like he’s rapping to me. Every single time.”

    “At one point I just walked away while he was talking. Maybe I’m just a hater bro.”

    When it comes to ‘Stylebender’, he has his own decisions to make when it comes to his future. There’s a chance that he will continue battling middleweight contenders in the hope of making his way to a title shot, whereas others are of the belief that he will ride off into the sunset.

    Regardless of which camp you fall into, there’s no denying that Adesanya has had an unbelievable effect on the world of mixed martial arts – and soon, the same may be true of Joaquin Buckley.

  • Belal Muhammad reiterates desire to fight Kamaru Usman after UFC 315 defeat

    Belal Muhammad reiterates desire to fight Kamaru Usman after UFC 315 defeat

    UFC star Belal Muhammad has reiterated his interest in battling Kamaru Usman following the latter’s triumph over Joaquin Buckley.

    As we know, Belal Muhammad is a former UFC welterweight champion. Someone else who holds that honor is none other than Kamaru Usman. Last Saturday night, Usman was able to defeat Joaquin Buckley in what proved to be a pretty dominant performance – outside of the fifth round. While ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has his eyes firmly set on a title shot, the promotion may have other plans.

    One option is for him to battle Belal Muhammad, who he has gone back and forth with on multiple occasions. Belal is coming off the back of a title defeat of his own against Jack Della Maddalena, and he’s ready to prove that he still has what it takes to hang with the big boys.

    In a recent video on his channel, Belal Muhammad had the following to say about the potential showdown.

    Belal Muhammad still wants Kamaru Usman fight

    “What I see, what I want, I wanted him to get on the mic and call me out,” Muhammad said. “I think that’s the next one that makes sense. That’s the only fight that makes sense. If you’re talking about the division, we have history. We’ve been going back and forth. It’s a clear No. 1 contender fight. He’s calling for the belt, 185, 170, but I’m No. 1. I’m still the guy at the top.

    “So let’s do it. I think you could pick the date, pick the time, the place, and I’ll be ready for it. Watching this fight, I see you’re not going to take me down like that. I think will look like the fifth round, will look like the whole fight when we fight. It’s not going to be what Buckley was. It’s going to be a lot harder, I think it will be all on the feet, it will definitely be a fun fight and I’m excited for it. 

    “I’m ready for it and it gets me hyped. I’ve been waiting for it, I’ve been wanting it, so hopefully the UFC makes it.”

    Quotes via MMA Fighting

  • Merab Dvalishvili reveals why he felt he “had” to finish Sean O’Malley at UFC 316

    Merab Dvalishvili reveals why he felt he “had” to finish Sean O’Malley at UFC 316

    UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has explained why he believes he had to finish Sean O’Malley in their UFC 316 main event.

    Last Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship. He did so by defeating, and submitting, Sean O’Malley in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 316. It was yet another great outing from ‘The Machine’, and the fact that he got a finish just shows how much he continues to improve in the cage.

    There was clearly a lot of bad blood between the two men heading into this one and as we look ahead to the future, it’s hard to picture him losing the belt. In a recent interview, Merab Dvalishvili wasn’t shy when talking about why he felt the need to get the finish over ‘Suga’ in Newark.

    Merab Dvalishvili explains why he “had” to finish Sean O’Malley

    “Yes, of course, you always want to do better in the next fight, especially in a rematch. I wanted to do way better than the first time. When I was fighting Sean for the belt, I just wanted to win the belt and I took less risk. 

    “Sometimes I don’t risk it because I just want to win. But this time, because Sean made so many excuses, I was thinking, ‘He really might come as a different person.’ He was way better than the first time, but because it was a rematch, I was supposed to do something extra.”

    Merab Dvalishvili is on top of the world right now. If he can carry on building momentum like this, it won’t be long before he’s in the pound-for-pound #1 conversation. At the very least, bantamweights across the globe will be questioning whether or not they have what it takes to compete with someone as good as this.

  • Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford confirmed for huge September 13th fight live on Netflix

    Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford confirmed for huge September 13th fight live on Netflix

    Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is officially set to take place on September 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada – and it will be broadcast live on Netflix around the world.

    For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting for the 100% official go ahead for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. It’s easily the biggest fight this year when it comes to professional boxing, and while both may be megastars in their own right, this feels like the kind of bout that goes above and beyond their own star power.

    There are so many reasons to like this fight, and now, we have knowledge of where and when it’s going to happen. As confirmed in the following poster, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford will go down on September 13th, and fans will be able to watch it live around the globe on Netflix.

    Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is happening

    “On Sept. 13, Canelo and Crawford, two legends of boxing, will finally compete against each other in the fight of the century,” Alalshikh said. “Alongside Dana White and Sela, we will deliver something truly incredible in Las Vegas for fans around the world to enjoy through Netflix.”

    “Turki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley,” said Dana White. “Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I’m going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s literally a once in a lifetime fight. Live on Saturday, Sept. 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the greatest boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas.”

    Quotes via Ring Magazine

    Buckle up, fight fans, because this is going to be one for the ages – and we don’t say that lightly.