The September 13 showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is nearing and both fighters are immersed in preparation ahead of the monumental clash at Allegiant Stadium.
Taking place inside a 65,000 seat stadium and being broadcast worldwide on Netflix, the fight has an unprecedented mega event feel. Dana White’s involvement with Turki Alalshikh has also raised the bar.
Both Canelo and Crawford are looking to make the most of the massive stage and put on a show. And on August 23, Canelo was spotted sparring with an undefeated world champion ahead of the event, leaving fans stunned.
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Canelo has been seen sparring with former unified welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, who recently moved up to 154 lbs. Ennis is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world and has a professional record of 34-0-0 with 30 KO wins.
Boots is getting that WORK in with Canelo 👀🔥🥊 pic.twitter.com/elaLbnALRm
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 23, 2025
Some fans are claiming that Crawford is in for a tough night after seeing Canelo with ‘Boots’.
@DosDreamsBig: “Yeah it’s over for Crawford.”
One fan is seeing Canelo stop Crawford in the seventh round or even before.
@xxtrez: “Yeaaaaa canelo in 7 or less.”
@Efilms512: “”Bud in trouble.”
@_ak47_badboy: “Bud is cooked CANELITO FTW.”
Bud is cooked ⏲️ CANELITO FTW #EasyMoney
— Jr Gutierrez (@_ak47_badboy) August 23, 2025
@Gilbertbelieve2 thinks Crawford’s best option now is to spar David Benavidez. He wrote: “Canelo bout to dog walk Bud. Crawford should go spar Benavidez to comeback after this.”
Another fan didn’t miss the chance to make a joke.
@kingcbarber: “I heard Crawfords sparring bivol.”
@JhusLeftarm: “boots look like the happiest man on earth looked like he had fun in there and so will bud.”
boots look like the happiest man on earth looked like he had fun in there and so will bud 😈
— 🇺🇦 Benji (@JhusLeftarm) August 23, 2025
A fight like Canelo vs Crawford needs top-notch production and the organizers are pulling all the best cards out of their sleves. Jon Anik, Max Kellerman, Andre Ward, Michael Buffer, Joe Martinez, Heidi Androl, Jim Gray, Antonio Tarver, Mike Coppinger, and more will be part of the event’s broadcast team.
MORE: Canelo vs Crawford Broadcast Team And Talent Lineup Announced
The broadcast team for the Fight Of The Century is confirmed 🎙️
Canelo vs Crawford live on Netflix l Sept 13th in Las Vegas 🥊 pic.twitter.com/Y3gxY4mKiD
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) August 22, 2025
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