WBA Strips Terence Crawford Super Welterweight Title Post-Canelo Victory

Terence Crawford has been stripped of the WBA super welterweight title after choosing to focus on the super middleweight division, where he holds all major belts, leading the WBA to promote Abass Baraou to full champion. Despite Crawford's clear victory over Canelo Alvarez in their recent fight, which some experts like Lennox Lewis described as a boxing masterclass, there is skepticism about a rematch. Promoter Eddie Hearn and Crawford's assistant coach Bernie Davis both express doubts about Canelo pursuing another fight with Crawford, citing stylistic challenges and Crawford's dominant performance. The fight itself, while historic and widely viewed, featured some controversy over the judges' scorecards and Crawford's tactical, less aggressive style that divided fan opinion. The event was significant for its high viewership and gate revenue but was also marked by tensions involving UFC CEO Dana White and the media during fight week. As the super middleweight division evolves with new champions and contenders, Crawford's legacy is being solidified while Canelo faces questions about his future in the sport.