Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is now officially confirmed to stream exclusively on Netflix, marking another significant milestone for the platform's growing presence in live sports. The highly publicized fight, scheduled for Saturday, September 13, is expected to be one of the most viewed boxing matches in recent memory.

A Mega-Fight for the Streaming Age

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Netflix has a history of bankrolling high-profile bouts. Following the broadcast of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, which garnered a record 108 million views on 60 million households, the company is doubling its efforts in sports entertainment. Now, it is supporting what many regard as a once-in-a-generation bout between two of boxing's top stakeholders.

This once-in-a-lifetime occasion is being jointly promoted by UFC President Dana White, who couldn't contain his enthusiasm. "Are you kidding me, the first boxing fight I'm going to promote is Canelo vs Crawford," he wrote. "Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas."

Canelo vs. Crawford: The Numbers Tell the Tale

The résumés of the fighters are the stuff of legend. Canelo Alvarez, arguably the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of the contemporary era, comes into the ring with a remarkable 63-2-2 ledger. His opponent, Terence "Bud" Crawford, has an unbeaten record of 41-0, and this battle is perhaps the most evenly weighted encounter seen in recent times.

Both men have won world championships in different weight classes, and their styles of striking —Canelo's vicious power against Crawford's cerebral wizardry — promise a fight to remember.

Fight Night Moves to Saturday for Maximum Viewership

Initially scheduled for Friday, September 12 at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the event was rescheduled to the night following, Saturday, September 13. TMZ Sports reported that the rescheduling comes after conflicts in the schedule for a top college football matchup between UNLV and Idaho State necessitated a change in venues.

While the new venue hasn't been confirmed, expectations are high that the fight will remain in Las Vegas, a city synonymous with combat sports. If it's set in Vegas, expect to see a sold-out arena for the fight night.