Terence Crawford Defeats Canelo Alvarez to Claim Undisputed Super Middleweight Title in Las Vegas

Terence Crawford recently defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, a victory that has drawn widespread praise and analysis from boxing experts and insiders. Despite the win, Crawford has expressed reluctance to face David Benavidez, citing the significant size difference between them as a major factor. Eddie Hearn, Canelo's former promoter, revealed that both Alvarez and his team had anticipated the matchup against Crawford would be highly challenging and potentially unfavorable years before the fight took place. Legendary boxing coach Teddy Atlas suggested that Crawford could have intensified the pressure on Alvarez, possibly forcing him to quit due to evident frustration and physical breakdown during the bout. Roy Jones Jr. noted that Crawford gained a psychological edge even before the fight began, particularly during their stare-down, which he believes set the tone for the victory. These perspectives underline Crawford's dominance and strategic superiority in the fight, while also highlighting Canelo's diminished mental and physical edge in the contest.