The boxing world is about to witness a historic event: Saul Canelo Alvarez will face Terence Crawford this Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and it is estimated that the Mexican will receive the highest guaranteed purse for a Mexican-born athlete in history. During the press conference held at the T-Mobile Arena, both fighters were confident, although what was most striking were the statements made by Sheikh Turki Al-Sheikh, president of the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority, who is one of the main promoters of this bout under the Riyadh Season label.
When asked how he felt about being “the man who would make a guaranteed $100 million purse possible” for Canelo Alvarez, Turki Al-Sheikh corrected the figure, stating that the contract with the Mexican is even higher.
More than any other Mexican athlete
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Although the exact figures have not been officially disclosed, media specialized in sports economics estimate that Canelo Alvarez could take at least $150 million as a guaranteed purse.
Plus additional earnings from pay-per-view (PPV) sales, sponsorships and international broadcast rights.
This amount far exceeds the historical payments received by other Mexican athletes in any discipline.
Consolidating Canelo Alvarez as one of the highest paid athletes in the world in 2025.
For his part, Terence Crawford, undefeated champion in multiple divisions, would get a purse of approximately 50 million dollars.
It also represents the biggest win of his career.
Combat could break all records
The boxing world is about to witness a historic event
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The fight will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a venue with a capacity of more than 65,000 spectators.
The event is expected to generate multi-million dollar box office and PPV sales globally.
This would explain the huge purses that both fighters will receive.
Sports analysts point out that this fight will not only mark a before and after in Canelo Alvarez’s career.
But also a reference point in the economic history of world boxing.
If Canelo beats Crawford, he could cement himself as the most financially successful Latino athlete of all time.
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