“The Underdog” joins Canelo vs. Crawford week in Las Vegas
The historic showdown between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford will have an additional attraction in Las Vegas.
Two days before the main event at Allegiant Stadium, the first edition of the “The Underdog” series, organized by The Ring and broadcast on DAZN, will take place on September 11 at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
The series aims to showcase young talents, undefeated fighters, and lesser-known champions in high-risk, exciting matchups, giving exposure to those who normally don’t make the main cards.
Confirmed card:
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Anthony Olascuaga (9-1, 6 KOs) vs. Juan Carlos Camacho (19-1, 8 KOs) – flyweight, WBO title.
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Justin Viloria (9-0, 7 KOs) vs. Joshafat Ortiz (13-1, 6 KOs) – super featherweight.
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Jalil Hackett (9-1, 7 KOs) vs. Elijah Vines (8-0, 7 KOs) – super welterweight.
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Emiliano Alvarado (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Juan García (7-0, 2 KOs) – super bantamweight.
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Jamar Talley (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Isaiah Thompson (11-4-2, 10 KOs) – cruiserweight.
The organizers plan to make “The Underdog” a monthly series starting in January 2026, aiming to provide more high-risk matchups and elevate rising boxing stars.
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