Terence Crawford Becomes First Three-Division Undisputed Champion with Victory Over Canelo Alvarez
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Terence Crawford Becomes First Three-Division Undisputed Champion with Victory Over Canelo Alvarez

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Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision, becoming the first boxer to achieve undisputed status in three weight classes.

Terence Crawford made boxing history on Saturday night by defeating Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With this victory, Crawford became the first boxer in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes.

Crawford, who moved up two weight divisions to challenge Alvarez, showcased his signature speed and defensive skills throughout the bout. He effectively dodged Alvarez's powerful punches and responded with precise combinations. Each time Alvarez appeared to gain momentum, Crawford countered effectively, maintaining control of the fight. The judges scored the contest 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of Crawford.

This achievement adds to Crawford's legacy, following his previous undisputed titles in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. His victory over Alvarez, a dominant figure in the super middleweight class, further cements his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.

The undercard featured a notable WBC interim super middleweight title bout between Christian Mbilli and Lester Martinez, which ended in a split draw after ten rounds. Additionally, Callum Walsh improved his record to 15-0 with a unanimous decision win over Fernando Vargas Jr.

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