Crawford cements his legacy with a unanimous decision victory over Canelo.
Las Vegas Turns Electric
On September 13, 2025, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was the epicenter of boxing history. More than 70,000 fans packed the venue, while millions streamed the event worldwide. Terence “Bud” Crawford and Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez squared off in one of the most anticipated fights of the decade.
The stakes couldn’t have been higher. All four super-middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) were on the line. Canelo was defending his undisputed crown, and Crawford was moving up two weight classes in pursuit of history.
The Fight
From the opening bell, Crawford made his presence known with crisp jabs, slick footwork, and calculated counters. While Canelo stalked forward, looking to impose his trademark power and body shots. Crawford controlled the tempo with precision and patience.
Canelo had his moments in the middle rounds. He landed heavy shots to the body and tried to cut off the ring. But each time he pressed, Crawford answered with sharp combinations that swayed the momentum back his way.
By the championship rounds, it was Crawford dictating the pace. Even after a clash of heads in the 9th, he was left with a small cut. The Omaha native never lost focus. The judges’ scorecards reflected his dominance: 116–112, 115–113, and 115–113, all for Crawford.
History Made
With the victory. Crawford became the first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed in three weight classes. His record improves to 42-0 (31 KOs), further cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
For Canelo, the defeat marked his first loss at 168 lbs after 12 straight victories. At the same time, he remains one of boxing’s most prominent global stars. This setback will raise questions about his future in the super-middleweight division.