Terence Crawford won his fight against Canelo Alvarez by a unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. Crawford's victory was achieved through superior boxing skills—he was slick, smart, and outboxed Canelo with excellent footwork, a steady jab, combination punching, and a sturdy chin. Throughout the fight, Crawford outmaneuvered Canelo, landing effective counters and combinations while avoiding significant damage, ultimately earning the unanimous decision and becoming the undisputed super- middleweight champion.
How Crawford Won
- Crawford used slick, smart boxing and excellent footwork to control the fight.
- He consistently landed combinations and precise counter punches.
- Crawford showed adaptability and resilience, standing his ground even in close exchanges.
- He kept Canelo on the back foot, gradually wearing him down over the rounds.
- His performance was technically superior, with judges scoring him winning most rounds.
Significance of the Win
- Crawford made boxing history as the first men's boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three weight classes (junior welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight).
- With this win, Crawford cemented his status as one of the greatest fighters of his generation, defeating a top boxer widely considered the face of boxing with relative ease.
- Crawford's unanimous decision victory reflected his all-around boxing skills rather than relying on power knockouts alone.
This fight took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in front of over 70,000 fans, marking a historic moment in boxing.
