Terence Crawford Wins Unified Super Middleweight Titles in Las Vegas

Terence Crawford made boxing history by defeating Canelo Alvarez in a highly anticipated super middleweight bout at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. This victory made Crawford the first male boxer to hold undisputed championship titles in three weight classes, adding the super middleweight unified titles to his previous super lightweight and welterweight accolades. The match, dubbed 'the fight of the century,' attracted a record crowd of 70,482 and featured legendary boxing figures in attendance. Despite Alvarez's efforts and respect for Crawford's skills, Crawford's tactical mastery and rapid hand speed dominated the fight, especially from the ninth round onward. Crawford's journey to greatness includes surviving a near-fatal shooting in 2008, which he credits with changing his life and focusing him on boxing. Experts and commentators widely praised Crawford's achievement, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.