Terence Crawford Makes History with Dominant Victory
In a masterful display of boxing prowess, Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision on Saturday, September 13, 2025, to become the undisputed super middleweight world champion. Before a sold-out crowd of 70,482 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford cemented his place in boxing history by becoming the first male fighter in the four-belt era to win undisputed titles in three different weight classes.
Crawford, who moved up two weight divisions for the highly anticipated bout, overcame skepticism about the size difference with a tactical and technical performance. The judges’ scorecards read 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of the Omaha native, who extended his perfect record to 42-0.
A Tactical Masterclass Unfolds
From the opening bell, Crawford controlled the tempo of the fight. Fighting entirely from a southpaw stance, he utilized a sharp jab, superior footwork, and precise counter-punching to keep the more powerful Álvarez off-balance. Canelo focused his attack on Crawford’s body, attempting to slow down the quicker fighter, but struggled to land his signature power shots consistently.
The middle rounds saw Canelo find some success, but Crawford weathered the storm and reasserted his dominance. A pivotal moment came in the ninth round when an accidental clash of heads opened a cut over Crawford’s right eye. Undeterred, he continued to execute his game plan, landing clean combinations and effectively slipping Canelo’s advances. By the championship rounds, Crawford was firmly in control, meeting Canelo in the center of the ring and winning the majority of the exchanges, proving that his power translated effectively to the higher weight class.
Post-Fight Reflections and an Uncertain Future
In the post-fight interviews, both fighters were gracious and respectful. A tearful Crawford thanked his supporters and acknowledged his opponent’s skill. “Canelo’s a great champion,” Crawford said. “I got to take my hat off to him. He’s a strong competitor.” When asked about his future, the 37-year-old champion remained noncommittal, stating, “I got to sit down with my team and we going to talk about it.”
Álvarez, whose record now stands at 63-3-2, accepted the loss with dignity. “Crawford is a great fighter, a skilled fighter,” he said, adding that he was proud to take on such a significant risk. In a stunning compliment, Canelo even suggested Crawford’s performance surpassed that of another legend he faced, stating, “I think Crawford is way better than Floyd Mayweather.”
An Action-Packed Undercard
The main event was supported by a stacked card that delivered thrilling action for the fans in attendance and those watching on Netflix. The event’s success highlights the growing trend of major streaming platforms entering the live sports arena, a topic often covered by outlets like digitaltrendstoday.com. Key results from the undercard include:
- Callum Walsh defeated Fernando Vargas Jr. by unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 99-91) in the super welterweight co-main event.
- The super middleweight bout between Christian Mbilli and Lester Martinez ended in a hard-fought split draw (97-93 Martinez, 96-94 Mbilli, 95-95).
- Mohammed Alakel secured a unanimous decision victory over Travis Kent Crawford (99-91, 99-91, 98-92).
- In a grueling middleweight rematch, Brandon Adams once again defeated Serhii Bohachuk by unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 98-92).
