Canelo vs Crawford: No National Anthems at Dana White-Promoted Event on Netflix
The upcoming boxing megafight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford has already captured the attention of sports fans around the globe. However, the event, which is promoted by UFC President Dana White and scheduled to stream live on Netflix, is making headlines for an unusual reason: there will be no national anthems performed before the main event.
This decision marks a significant departure from usual combat sports traditions, where the national anthems of both fighters’ countries are played before the bout. According to Dana White, the move intends to maintain the event’s focus on the fight itself, minimizing extraneous elements and distractions.
The highly anticipated fight, billed as one of the most lucrative matchups in boxing history, features undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez from Mexico and the unbeaten welterweight sensation Terence Crawford from the United States. Both are widely regarded as among the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
In a notable statement, Dana White explained his rationale behind the format adjustment: “We want the focus to be on the fighters and the fight. The show will be strictly about fighting.” While some traditionalists within the combat sports community expressed surprise at the break from custom, others praised the move as a way to streamline the production and avoid unwanted controversy.
The event is also gaining buzz for its historic Netflix partnership. This marks the first time a major boxing event of this caliber will be streamed live on Netflix, signaling the streaming giant’s continued expansion into live sports entertainment.
Further details about the fight card, undercard match-ups, and production have yet to be disclosed, but the Canelo vs Crawford showdown is poised to set new benchmarks for viewership and revenue in the boxing world.
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