Crawford shocks Alvarez with historic win, creating boxing history.
LAS VEGAS: Terence Crawford shocks Alvarez by claiming the undisputed super middleweight world title, making history as the first boxer to win undisputed crowns in three weight divisions.
Jumping two weight classes, the 37-year-old American secured a unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) over Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in front of 70,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. Crawford now stands unbeaten at 42-0 with 31 knockouts.
Crawford’s agility, jab, and relentless combinations frustrated Alvarez throughout the fight. He silenced critics who questioned his record and proved his speed and skill at 168 pounds.
Alvarez, a four-division world champion, suffered his first defeat since 2022 but praised Crawford and hinted at a rematch. “Defeat doesn’t define me,” Alvarez said.
The blockbuster bout promoted by Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, with UFC’s Dana White and Netflix, drew celebrities from Mike Tyson to Charlize Theron. Crawford’s victory cements his legacy and positions him as one of boxing’s greatest pound-for-pound fighters.
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