Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Alvarez in Historic Boxing Victory
Terence Crawford made boxing history by defeating Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision to become the first male fighter to capture unified titles in three different weight divisions. The highly anticipated super middleweight championship bout, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, drew a record crowd of over 70,000. Crawford, who moved up two weight classes for the fight, cemented his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats with a masterful performance against the Mexican superstar.
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Terence Crawford is the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in two divisions and now three unified titles across different weights, a feat considered historic and unprecedented in modern boxing.
Crawford has won unified or undisputed titles in lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and now super middleweight divisions, making him the first male boxer to do so in three separate weight classes.
Moving up two weight classes is challenging due to differences in power and size. Crawford's victory over Alvarez, a naturally bigger opponent, showcased his exceptional skill and adaptability, further enhancing his legacy.
Canelo Alvarez is regarded as one of boxing’s elite, holding multiple world titles across four weight divisions and widely respected for his skill, power, and resume against top opponents prior to facing Crawford.