The bright lights of Las Vegas are shining even brighter this weekend as one of the most highly anticipated fights in years takes center stage.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to meet at the Allegiant Stadium, with millions of fans around the world tuning in.
But while both fighters are stepping into the same ring, the financial rewards couldn’t be further apart.
Alvarez Cashing In on a Mega Payday
Canelo Alvarez, already one of boxing’s biggest global superstars, is expected to earn over £100 million for this fight — a staggering figure that dwarfs his opponent’s purse.
Reports suggest the Mexican champion could be walking away with a nine-figure paycheck, and even he couldn’t hide his surprise when questioned about the rumored £100m deal.
“Why are you lowering the bag? I’m fighting for more and you’re lowering it,” Alvarez joked to a reporter.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh later confirmed the fighter’s instincts were right, revealing the contract Alvarez signed earlier this year was worth even more than the already jaw-dropping figure.
Crawford Fighting for Legacy, Not Just Money
On the other side of the ring, Terence Crawford is expected to earn around £10 million — a sum huge by most standards but relatively small compared to Alvarez’s payday.
Still, Crawford insists this fight is about more than cash.
“I got $10 million for that fight,” he revealed on the Ring Champs podcast.
“I’m doing it for the opportunity, baby, the legacy. The legacy outweighs the money. Three-time undisputed, ooo-wee coming soon.”
Crawford even hinted he could step back down to 154lbs after this fight to chase more history.
A Clash of Styles and Expectations
The fight carries enormous weight for both men.
For Alvarez, it’s a chance to cement his dominance in the super-middleweight division, defending all four of his belts in front of a packed stadium roaring for Mexico’s favorite son.
“I feel great. For me, this fight means a lot and I can’t wait for Saturday night,” Alvarez said.
“This is one of the biggest fights in my career.
This win is going to be at the very top.”
For Crawford, it’s about defying the odds. He comes in as the underdog, but he sees this as an opportunity to prove that the best fighting the best is what boxing truly needs.
More Than Just Another Title Fight
Crawford believes this clash could be transformative for the sport.
“I think fights like this help boxing grow in the sense of having the best fight the best.
It’s going to be stamped in the history books and the debate is going to be over,” he said.
Whether it ends in a dramatic knockout or goes the distance, Saturday night promises to be one of the defining moments of modern boxing — a fight where the money, the legacy, and the glory are all on the line in Las Vegas.