Terence Crawford etched his name into boxing history with a stunning points victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Las Vegas, becoming the first male fighter in the modern era to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
In front of 70,000 partisan fans, the unbeaten 37-year-old delivered a clinical display of skill, timing and resilience, outclassing Alvarez despite moving up two weight divisions. Judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 in Crawford’s favour, though the Omaha star looked dominant as Alvarez struggled to keep pace.
Emotional at the verdict, Crawford hinted at possible retirement after his 42nd straight win, while Alvarez, suffering just his third career defeat, acknowledged Crawford’s greatness and said he remained proud of his legacy.
