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Crawford's Victory: Most-Watched Boxing Match of Century

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision on September 13, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion.
The fight drew 41.4 million viewers globally on Netflix, marking it as the most-watched men’s championship boxing match of the century.
It peaked at 24 million concurrent streams and averaged 36.6 million viewers.
The event generated over $47 million in gate revenue, the highest in Allegiant Stadium history, with 70,482 attendees.
It ranked as the top program on Netflix in 30 countries, including the U.S. and Mexico.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier attracted 1.4 million viewers, highlighting boxing's global appeal. Fast forward to 2023, Terence Crawford's victory over Errol Spence Jr. drew 41.4 million viewers, reflecting a shift in media consumption. The fight generated over $59 million in revenue, indicating boxing's financial growth and evolving audience engagement strategies.

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Story summary

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision on September 13, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion.
The fight drew 41.4 million viewers globally on Netflix, marking it as the most-watched men’s championship boxing match of the century.
It peaked at 24 million concurrent streams and averaged 36.6 million viewers.
The event generated over $47 million in gate revenue, the highest in Allegiant Stadium history, with 70,482 attendees.
It ranked as the top program on Netflix in 30 countries, including the U.S. and Mexico.

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