Terence Crawford surprised the boxing world by delivering a masterful performance against Canelo Alvarez, securing victory and claiming the title of three-weight undisputed champion. Moving up two weight divisions to face the super-middleweight champion, Crawford dominated the bout and impressed all three judges in Las Vegas, earning scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.

Having previously excelled in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, Crawford made a seamless transition to the 168lb weight class to challenge the undefeated Alvarez. The fight showcased Crawford’s prowess as he skillfully outmaneuvered Alvarez, leading to his historic achievement of holding all four belts across three weight divisions.

Reflecting on his victory, Crawford expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, “When I set my sights on doing something and I know what I’m capable of, it’s not a surprise to me. It’s a surprise to you but I knew I could do it, I just needed the opportunity.” Meanwhile, Alvarez acknowledged Crawford’s skill, remarking, “I give credit to Crawford. He’s a great fighter. I’m a winner for being here. There’s no defeat here. I take risks.”

The fight saw Crawford gradually gain momentum, with Alvarez initially taking the lead in a cautious opening round. However, Crawford’s strategic counterattacks and effective ring control in the subsequent rounds showcased his dominance. Despite Alvarez’s resilient efforts, Crawford’s precision and agility proved to be the deciding factors as he secured a convincing victory over the course of the match.

As the final bell rang, Crawford’s exceptional performance and strategic prowess solidified his position as the deserving victor. Both fighters displayed sportsmanship and mutual respect, culminating in a memorable bout that will be remembered in boxing history.