In the presence of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Grand Arrival kicked off today in Las Vegas, marking the first stop of fight week ahead of the historic showdown scheduled for Saturday, September 13. The bout will see Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez take on America’s Terence Crawford for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship as part of Riyadh Season 2025.
The event featured the official first appearance of the two headliners, Canelo and Crawford, who arrived in Las Vegas and met with fans and media, setting the stage for the countdown to a clash that millions around the world are eagerly awaiting.
The Grand Arrival transformed into a global spectacle that drew the attention of fans worldwide, adding momentum to the event and attracting extensive international media coverage. Widely broadcast across leading boxing outlets, it marked the official start of the countdown to the sport’s most anticipated showdown of the year.
The excitement will continue tomorrow with the Public Workout, offering fans and media a chance to watch the fighters train in the ring up close, ahead of the press conference, official weigh-in, and the ultimate fight night.
Hosting this historic bout under the umbrella of Riyadh Season 2025 reflects the global scope of the season, which has expanded beyond the Kingdom’s borders to deliver major international events. It underscores Riyadh Season’s standing as one of the world’s leading entertainment platforms.