Terence Crawford makes history against Canelo Álvarez

Boxing’s biggest event of 2025 occurred on 14 September at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas when welterweight great Terence Crawford moved up two divisions to challenge Saul “Canelo” Álvarez for the undisputed super‑middleweight championship.  In a superb technical display, Crawford used his superior speed, footwork and timing to frustrate the Mexican star.  After twelve rounds the judges scored the bout 116‑112 and 115‑113 (twice) for Crawford.  The Nebraska native became the first male boxer in the four‑belt era to win undisputed titles in three different weight classes.

Al Jazeera’s report described how Crawford neutralized Álvarez’s body attack by pivoting out of range and countering with crisp straight shots.  He out‑landed the champion throughout and never allowed Canelo to set his feet.  More than 70,000 fans packed the stadium to witness the historic moment.  Álvarez, who fell to 63‑3‑2, acknowledged that Crawford’s speed and movement posed problems he could not solve.  For Crawford, now 42‑0, the win cemented his status as one of the era’s finest technicians and sparked debates about his all‑time standing.  It also delivered a massive upset that reverberated across the sport, leaving fans and pundits clamoring for a rematch or dream fights with other champions.