Terrence “Bud” Crawford hasn’t just landed in Vegas to fight Canelo Alvarez, he’s already written the ending. Less than a day out, he showed off a $15,000 Rolex Submariner with “42-0” carved into the back. Not penciled, not maybe. Locked in like history’s already done.
That’s either swagger of the highest order… or a cursed bet waiting for the boxing gods to collect.
Is This Confidence or Just Asking for Trouble?
The watch came courtesy of WatchGuys.com, delivered straight to Crawford’s suite. He even grabbed a $5,000 Datejust for his son. Nice gesture, sure, but the real headline sits on Bud’s wrist. “42-0.” He hasn’t thrown a punch yet, and he’s already marked the win in Swiss gold.
Crawford’s making a two-division leap to fight the most bankable star in boxing. Allegiant Stadium will be packed with 65,000 and nearly every oddsmaker says Canelo’s the man. “42-0” feels less like confidence and more like tempting fate.
Canelo Doesn’t Need Engravings, His Record Does the Talking
Canelo Alvarez isn’t out here cutting jewelry promos. His numbers say enough: 63-2-2, four divisions, box office everywhere he goes. He’s the bookmakers’ pick and the fans’ darling. He’s the one guy alive who could sell out an NFL stadium with two weeks’ notice.
Crawford? He’s wagering more than a fight. He’s staking his undefeated record, his reputation, and now his jewelry on this gamble. If he wins, that Rolex becomes a museum piece. If he loses, it’s pawn shop punchline material.
The Bell Will Tell the Truth
Tonight, 65,000 fans inside Allegiant Stadium get their answer. Crawford’s wrist says 42-0. Canelo’s silence says that engraving’s going to be shredded.
When the bell rings, we’ll find out if a $15,000 watch can buy confidence… or a curse.
When & How to Watch Tonight
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Prelims start at 5:30 p.m. ET
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Main card begins at 9:00 p.m. ET
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Streaming: Entire event streams globally on Netflix. No pay-per-view. If you’ve got Netflix, you’re in.
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Undercard & prelims (before main event) stream on Netflix’s Tudum platform.