Terence Crawford Makes History Defeating Canelo Alvarez By Unanimous Decision

The boxing world witnessed Terence Crawford cement his place in the record books by becoming the first fighter in history to claim undisputed championships in three separate weight divisions.

Crawford frustrated Canelo Alvarez across twelve tactical rounds at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, nullifying the Mexican’s size advantage with skill, speed, and supreme composure.

Crawford’s Masterclass

Inside a packed arena, ‘Bud’ once again proved why he’s regarded as one of the finest fighters of the modern era. The Omaha native extended his unbeaten record to 42-0, producing a masterclass that left Canelo chasing shadows for long spells of the contest.

From the outset, it was clear that Crawford would not be bullied by size or reputation. He picked his moments, moved in and out of range, and gradually took control of the fight.

Canelo had his successes when he pressed forward, landing heavier punches in the middle rounds, but Crawford met his bursts with counters that underlined his ability.

By the later stages, the Mexican superstar was visibly frustrated, his power shots smothered by Crawford’s timing and defensive instincts. Whenever Canelo loaded up, Crawford was already gone, sometimes leaving the pound-for-pound veteran swinging at air.

When the final bell sounded, there was little doubt. WBN’s unofficial card read 116-112 for Crawford, with the official judges confirming history: tallies of 116-112 and 115-113 twice, all in favor of the challenger.

A Legacy Secured

The result crowned Crawford as boxing’s first-ever three-weight undisputed champion, a feat unmatched in the four-belt era. More than just beating one of the sport’s most significant global icons, Crawford showcased once again his ability to rise above size, power, and expectation on the biggest of stages.

At 42-0, eight wins less than Floyd Mayweather and with undisputed crowns at super lightweight, welterweight, and now super middleweight, Crawford has etched his name into a category of greatness all on his own.

The debate is over: he stands as one of boxing’s true generational talents and a history maker beyond comparison.

Groans about previous names on his record pale into insignificance as Crawford once again becomes the pound-for-pound king.

In the aftermath, Crawford wouldn’t be pressed on whether this was his final fight as Canelo revealed he’s open to a lucrative rematch after losing his undisputed titles.