Canelo vs Crawford Undercard: Three Fights Added to September 13 Undercard

On September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) vs Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) will headline a Zuffa, Sela and Riyadh Promotions card. These two titans will collide for undisputed glory. Ahead of this superfight, it has been announced that three fights have been confirmed to the Canelo vs Crawford undercard.

Canelo vs Crawford Undercard Takes Shape

Canelo vs Crawford Undercard: Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr

In the co-main event slot, Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) faces fellow unbeaten Fernando Vargas (17-0, 15 KOs) in a major chance to impress for both fighters in this super welterweight bout. Promoted by Tom Loeffler, Walsh aims to be a key part of TKO’s Zuffa Boxing.

Trained by Freddie Roach, he has an aggressive, fan-friendly style and puts his punches together well. Vargas also brings a come-forward approach with real power and will look to meet Walsh in the centre of the ring and exchange. This fight could be pure fireworks.

Christian Mbilli vs Lester Martinez

Another confirmed fight for the Canelo vs Crawford undercard is an intriguing super middleweight showdown between Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs) and Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs). The winner could be well-placed for a shot at the Canelo vs Crawford winner.

Mbilli is the definition of relentless, walking opponents down and ripping in brutal body shots. He combines accuracy with serious power, making him a nightmare to face.

Martinez, despite being unbeaten, has battled recent setbacks, withdrawing from fights due to migraine issues. When healthy, the 29-year-old Guatemalan is a tough proposition, powerful, defensively sound and an impressive counter-puncher.

He will aim to punch between Mbilli’s attacks and force him to rethink his usual aggressive approach. This could be a fascinating clash of styles.

Mohammed Alakel vs John Ornelas

The final Canelo vs Crawford undercard bout announced today was the promising Mohammed Alakel (4-0, 0 KOs) against John Ornelas (5-2-1, 2 KOs).

Alakel is set to fight on the Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte undercard against Yumnam Santosh Singh, and if he comes through as expected, he will then face Ornelas. The 21-year-old Saudi Arabian has impressed in his pro career under the tutelage of Joe Gallagher. He fights with poise, picks his shots impressively and utilises slick footwork to avoid his opponents’ punches. Ornelas is taking a step up in class and doesn’t seem to have enough to trouble Alakel.