Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Álvarez to Become Unified Super Middleweight Champion
Terence Crawford secured a unanimous decision victory over Canelo Álvarez, becoming the first male boxer to unify titles in three weight divisions.
On September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Terence "Bud" Crawford achieved a unanimous decision victory over Canelo Álvarez, securing the unified super middleweight championship. Judges Tim Cheatham and Max DeLuca scored the bout 115-113, while Steve Weisfeld scored it 116-112 in favor of Crawford.
Crawford, 37, from Omaha, Nebraska, moved up two weight classes to challenge Álvarez, 35, who had been the reigning champion. This victory makes Crawford the first male boxer to unify titles in three different weight divisions.
The fight attracted a record crowd of 70,482 spectators at Allegiant Stadium, surpassing previous attendance records for boxing events in Las Vegas.
Reflecting on his victory, Crawford stated, "I know what I'm capable of. It's not a surprise. It's a surprise to y'all because you all didn't believe in me."
Álvarez acknowledged Crawford's performance, saying, "We knew Crawford is a great fighter. I did what I was supposed to do. I trained really hard. He deserved all the credit. I tried my best tonight and I couldn't figure out the style."
This bout was notable not only for the in-ring action but also for its broadcast on Netflix, marking a significant shift in how major boxing events are distributed to audiences.