The Dana White vs Canelo & Crawford Controversy

The highly anticipated boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford has undergone significant changes in scheduling and promotion. Originally slated for Friday, September 12, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the bout has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 13, 2025. The venue is now under reconsideration, with potential locations including sites in New York City, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas .

The rescheduling aims to avoid conflicts with the college football season, as UNLV is set to host Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium on September 13 . However, this new date coincides with UFC 320, also known as Noche UFC, creating a scheduling overlap for Dana White, who is promoting both events .

Dana White, President of the UFC, is co-promoting the fight through TKO Boxing, a new venture backed by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and WWE executive Nick Khan. Despite expressing a preference for arena events over stadiums, White is overseeing all aspects of the fight’s promotion, including production and public relations .

The fight will now be a pay-per-view event, moving away from the previously planned streaming option. This change is part of a broader strategy to enhance the event’s reach and profitability .

Canelo Álvarez enters the bout as the undisputed super middleweight champion, having recently unified the titles by defeating William Scull. Terence Crawford, an undefeated multi-division champion, will be moving up in weight to challenge Álvarez, adding to the fight’s intrigue .

As the event approaches, further details regarding the venue and undercard are expected to be announced. Fans can anticipate a high-profile showdown between two of boxing’s elite fighters, promoted under the new TKO Boxing banner.