Streamer Adin Ross’s sudden decision to flip a $1 million wager from Canelo Álvarez to Terence Crawford just minutes before Saturday’s fight has sparked a wave of speculation online — with some suggesting the move hinted at insider knowledge or even a fixed bout.
Ross was seen taking a mysterious off-camera call before instructing his manager: “Jordan, we’re switching the bet. We’re definitely switching. I can’t talk about it… I’ll tell you guys off-stream. All I’m going to say is I got one of those calls.”
Crawford went on to defeat Álvarez by unanimous decision. Had Ross placed the wager at +140, his payout would have netted $1.4 million, though the exact odds remain unverified.
The Fake AGA Letter
Speculation intensified when a forged letter — allegedly from the American Gaming Association (AGA) — surfaced on X, claiming a “Gaming Integrity Commission” was investigating Ross for possible access to non-public information. The hoax quickly unraveled: the commission doesn’t exist, the AGA is a trade group rather than a regulator, and the letter revealed a shaky understanding of betting terminology.
The AGA has been contacted for official comment.
No Evidence of Rigging
Despite wild theories, no evidence supports claims that the fight was fixed or that Ross had insider info. He later told viewers the caller simply suggested the fight was “closer than everyone thinks,” making Crawford the smarter value play.
Optics Problem
Still, with over 7 million Twitch followers, Ross’s live betting antics carry risks. A streamer of his size could theoretically sway markets — for example, hyping a favorite to shorten odds, then hedging on the underdog for a near-guaranteed profit. While not illegal, such a tactic would raise serious ethical questions.
There’s no indication Ross engaged in such behavior. Market trends were already leaning toward Crawford before the opening bell, and no time-stamped data links sportsbook odds shifts to Ross’s stream.
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