Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Álvarez to Become Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion

Terence Crawford earned a unanimous decision victory over Canelo Álvarez on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, securing his place in boxing history as the first male fighter to unify undisputed titles in three different weight classes during the four-belt era.

The bout went the full 12 rounds, with Crawford controlling the pace in the middle frames and landing a higher volume of punches overall. According to CompuBox statistics, Crawford connected on 115 shots at a rate of about 21.5 percent, compared with Álvarez’s 99 landed punches at 29.3 percent accuracy. While Álvarez demonstrated efficiency and remained competitive throughout, Crawford’s consistent output and ring control gave him the edge on the scorecards.

All three judges ruled in Crawford’s favor. One scored the contest 116-112, while the other two had it 115-113. The outcome reinforced Crawford’s dominance, though debate emerged over whether the margins should have been wider. Some analysts and fans noted that several early and late rounds appeared close, leaving room for differing interpretations.

Beyond the official tallies, an AI-generated scorecard circulated online with a 114-114 draw, highlighting the subjectivity of round-by-round judging. Nonetheless, the judges’ agreement across three separate cards underlined a consensus that Crawford had done enough to win.

Crawford’s victory not only crowned him the undisputed super middleweight champion but also cemented his status as one of the era’s most accomplished fighters, adding another historic milestone to an already decorated career.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, ESPN, BBC Sport, Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, TalkSport