Breaking Down the Winner of Canelo vs Crawford
Fans, pundits, and even casual observers all asked: “Who won Canelo vs Crawford—and how clear was the victory?”
These were two of the biggest names in boxing. Canelo Álvarez entered as the undisputed super middleweight champion, with multiple belts (WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO) and a reputation for power and ring dominance. Terence “Bud” Crawford came up two weight classes as the challenger. He was undefeated going in. The question: Could Crawford overcome the size, experience, and championship pedigree of Canelo? And if so, was it a decisive win or close call?
The stakes made this fight unavoidable and full of tension:
- Physical challenge for Crawford: Moving up two weight classes isn’t trivial. He had to adjust to Canelo’s strength at 168 pounds, and adapt his speed and style accordingly. Many doubted whether his offense and defense would hold up.
- Legacy risk for Canelo: A loss would tarnish his standing. He’d defended his belts, built up his reputation, and fans expected him to dominate, especially at home territory in terms of expectations.
- Close rounds and judging speculation: Observers predicted many rounds could go either way, especially early. Punch volume, ring control, counter punches vs forward pressure—all were going to matter. There was potential for controversy depending on judges’ lenses.
So the tension wasn’t just who would win, but by how much, under what style, and what that meant for both careers.
Outcome: Crawford Wins by Unanimous Decision
- Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision.
- The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of Crawford.
- Records before fight:
- Canelo was 63-2-2 with 39 KOs.
- Crawford was undefeated 41-0 with 31 KOs.
- Weight and physical stats: Both weighed in at about 167.5 lbs. Height was close: Crawford (5 ft 8 in), Canelo (5 ft 7½ in). Reach advantage slightly to Crawford.
- What made the difference: According to post-fight commentary and stats:
- Crawford’s speed and footwork allowed him to avoid some of Canelo’s power punches.
- He used more effective counterpunching, especially in middle to late rounds, capitalizing when Canelo tried to press.
- Canelo had strong moments, but was less able to consistently impose his style, particularly in defending against Crawford’s movement.
Significance
- Crawford becomes undisputed super middleweight champion, taking all the major belts from Canelo.
- He makes history: first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed champion in three different weight classes.
- Canelo’s record now becomes 63-3-2 with 39 KOs.
How Clear Was the Win?
- The decision was unanimous, which implies agreement among judges that Crawford won more rounds. But two judges had close scores (115-113), meaning some rounds were narrowly won.
- Momentum shifted: Crawford seems to have done enough in middle and late rounds to pull ahead. For example, pressuring, better counters, avoiding being trapped.
- While not a blow-out from every observer’s view, it was solid enough to leave little room for dispute.
What This Means Moving Forward
- For Crawford, legacy is massively boosted. Undefeated, multi-division champion, new levels of respect. The victory answers questions about whether he could handle a bigger, stronger fighter with Canelo’s pedigree.
- For Canelo, this is a setback but not a collapse. He remains one of the greatest of his generation with many wins, but this fight shows limits when faced with elite boxing IQ and athleticism under pressure.
- For boxing fans, this fight will be studied: how movement, counterpunching, and strategy can overcome raw power and home-field psychological pressure.
Conclusion
Terence Crawford won Canelo vs Crawford—by unanimous decision, fairly clearly. The win checked multiple boxes: he moved up two weight classes, beat an all-time great holding all the belts, and did so with a smart, effective game plan. For those wondering “who won”, that’s the answer. For those wondering how and why, Crawford’s speed, positioning, counter-attack ability, and composure under pressure made the difference.
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