Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Alvarez in Undisputed Super-Middleweight Title Fight

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, handing Canelo the third loss of his career and sparking speculation about the Mexican star's future. Hall of Famer James Toney criticized Canelo's performance as being dominated by Crawford, suggesting Canelo was decisively beaten. Despite this, Crawford's trainer, Brian "BoMac" McIntyre, defended Canelo's legacy, stating that he has nothing left to prove and encouraging him to rest, assess, and continue fighting if he feels capable. McIntyre also emphasized that Canelo's legacy is firmly established, and any future fights would be for personal gain rather than legacy building. Rumors of a rematch persist, with Canelo reinstated as the WBC’s number one contender at super middleweight, indicating potential for a return to the ring. Overall, while Canelo faces a crossroads, respected voices in boxing affirm his legendary status and leave open the possibility of further competition.