Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Alvarez to Become Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion
Terence Crawford secured a unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez, becoming the first male boxer to hold undisputed titles in three weight classes.
Terence Crawford achieved a historic milestone by defeating Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, claiming the undisputed super middleweight championship. This victory makes Crawford the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes: junior welterweight, welterweight, and now super middleweight.
Crawford, previously competing between 135 and 147 pounds, moved up two weight divisions to challenge Alvarez. In August 2024, he captured the WBA junior middleweight title by defeating Israil Madrimov, setting the stage for this significant bout against Alvarez.
Alvarez, a four-division champion, faced only his third career loss, with previous defeats to Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and Dmitry Bivol in 2022. This loss ended Alvarez's six-fight winning streak and marked a pivotal moment in both fighters' careers.