In one of the biggest nights in boxing, Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. The victory made Crawford the undisputed super-middleweight champion, giving him every major belt in the division.
Crawford, now 37 years old, moved up two weight classes to face Canelo, a fighter many believed was too strong to be beaten at this level. But Crawford proved the doubters wrong. Using quick footwork, sharp punches, and excellent defense, he controlled most of the fight. The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 — all for Crawford.
This was only the third loss of Canelo’s long and legendary career. For Crawford, it was another milestone. He became the first male boxer ever to become undisputed champion in three different weight divisions — a record that may never be matched.
The fight was also special for fans. It was streamed on Netflix without any extra pay-per-view cost, and more than 70,000 people packed into Allegiant Stadium to watch live. This could mark a new era for how boxing is shown around the world.
Crawford’s win cements his legacy as one of boxing’s greatest. By beating Canelo, he showed once again that skill, strategy, and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.
