It’s fight weekend! Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will battle it out in the ring this Saturday, September 13th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast for free on Netflix. Canelo’s undisputed super middleweight championship will be on the line.
Canelo is the biggest boxing star in the world and this will be his biggest fight in three years, so this is a massive event highlighted by the fact Netflix will be streaming the event which should make it one of the most watched boxing matches of all-time.
Terence Crawford is 41-0 in his career and currently considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. He will be moving up in weight classes (~20 pounds) to challenge Canelo for his belts, so the main storyline entering the fight is whether Crawford can overcome the size difference to defeat Canelo.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on Canelo vs Crawford, outline the betting odds, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can Americans Bet On Canelo vs Crawford?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Odds
Here are the odds for the fight (odds from September 12th, the day before the fight):
Canelo Alvarez is the favorite to win the fight. The odds could still change as we approach the fight on Saturday evening.
Here is a look at the method of victory odds (taken September 12th):
Sportsbooks also offer betting markets for round betting, knockdown props, punches landed props, and more.
How To Bet On Canelo vs Crawford from the US – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of fight bets where they are available, while prediction markets let you trade contracts on the winner. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the boxing section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before fight night and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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