The atmosphere at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was already electric ahead of the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez bout, but it reached new heights when Hollywood star Sofia Vergara paid Canelo a surprise backstage visit to wish him luck. Vergara, known for her beauty and charm, brought major star power to an already historic event. And as expected, fans who were watching online noticed the moment instantly and flooded social media with some very interesting reactions.

Many fans were ecstatic to see Vergara meet Canelo Alvarez, as shared through an X post by Netflix, the broadcasters of this major fight. As soon as the clip hit the internet, fans immediately linked her famed charm to the high-stakes drama in the ring. “Sofia Vergara is a queen,” wrote one fan on Twitter. Another person wrote, “He’s absolutely winning this fight now 😂.”

Several others welcomed the symbolic boost, stating, “Fame meets fire before the first punch. Sofía visiting Canelo backstage adds star power to a night already charged with history,” and “GLAMOUR MEETS GRIT!” Even legends support legends!”

The celebrity lineup at the event only added to the excitement, with fans amazed at the turnout. “Everybody is there tonight!!” one user wrote. “How many big celebrities have arrived so far?” another inquired. One fan commented, “Everyone’s tuning in 🔥,” while another compared the event to a movie premiere, stating, “Damn, it’s like a red carpet now.”

Well, they shouldn’t be surprised, as the bout, dubbed “Once in a Lifetime,” is one of the most anticipated bouts in boxing history. Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight championships against Terence “Bud” Crawford, who moves up two divisions to make history. So, he surely would need all the luck possible, and who better to wish him well than Sofia Vergara? However, it is worth noting that even Terence Crawford has some good luck by his side as similar to the meetup with the Modern Family star, he too met up with none other than Angel Reese.

With celebrities such as Vergara, Mike Tyson, MrBeast, Chance the Rapper, Dave Chappelle, and others converging on the event, the focus has spread far beyond the ring. This star-studded presence reflects Dana White’s vision to transform boxing into a cultural spectacle, blending athletic achievement with celebrity glamour, as he aimed to attract not just fight fans but influencers, legends, and entertainment icons alike. But while celebrity appearances are helping the head honcho boost some visibility, Netflix is receiving major flak for failing to meet fan expectations with its broadcasting.

Netflix gets slammed for major issues in broadcasting the Canelo Alvarez-led event

The celebrity buzz was high, but for those watching at home, Netflix’s broadcast issues quickly became the focal point. Technical difficulties, strange delays, and auditory issues made it difficult to keep up with the action. What should have been a seamless experience became a frustrating effort for fans.

Social media lit up with complaints about timing errors and buffering. Many pointed out that Netflix had not learned from its previous fiasco during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, in which tens of thousands of viewers reported issues. And to be fair, Netflix’s lack of response only made matters worse.

While boxing purists still enjoy the fights, average viewers at home are left frustrated by poor streaming and awkward pacing. With such a high-profile contest on the line with two giants such as Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez going one-on-one, the broadcast’s flaws detracted from what could have been a landmark event. Now, viewers are questioning if Netflix can handle future live sports with the finesse fans expect, or if we are seeing the last of the media giants when it comes to sports streaming.