Terence Crawford W12 Canelo Álvarez ... On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford made boxing history, becoming an undefeated five-division champion by defeating Saul "Canelo" Álvarez in a battle of future Hall of Famers. Moving up two weight divisionssincehis last fight, Crawford won by unanimous decision in front of a roaring crowd at Allegiant Stadium. The official scores were 115-113 (twice) and 116-112. Alvarez did not dispute the outcome. The performance marked not just another win, but the kind of career-defining moment that puts Crawford firmly in the conversation as one of the greatest fighters of his era.
Crawford’s strategy was clear from the opening bell. “The first three rounds … I felt like I was in control. I think he was trying to figure me out,” he told reporters afterward. Throughout the fight, he used his speed, movement, and defensive instincts to frustrate Álvarez, preventing the longtime champion from landing his signature power shots.