Crawford Outboxed Canelo to Add Undisputed Super
Terence Crawford defeated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The twelve-round unanimous decision, scored 116–112, 115–113 and 115–113, gave Crawford the undisputed super middleweight championship.
The move up required more than physical size
Crawford climbed two divisions to challenge a champion established at 168 pounds. Rather than allowing that difference to define the contest, he used timing, movement and accurate punches to manage the exchanges.
Álvarez applied pressure early, but Crawford increasingly found his jab and created a rhythm that made clean counters difficult to locate. The challenger’s adjustments became more effective as the fight progressed.
The middle rounds strengthened Crawford’s position
Crawford varied his attacks and used footwork to avoid remaining directly in front of Álvarez after punching. The approach limited the champion’s opportunities to land the sustained combinations he wanted.
Álvarez continued advancing with urgency late, but Crawford remained composed and completed the distance. The judges agreed on the winner while differing only slightly on the final margin.
The decision completed a historic championship achievement
Crawford improved to forty-two victories without defeat, while Álvarez’s record moved to sixty-three wins, three losses and two draws. The result transferred the division’s four major world titles.
Having already achieved undisputed status at junior welterweight and welterweight, Crawford added a third division to that achievement. In Las Vegas, technical adaptability and disciplined execution allowed the smaller challenger to turn a major move in weight into another championship breakthrough.
Sources
- Event organizer: September 13 date, records and official scores
- WBA: tactical adjustments and undisputed championship result
- WBC: previous junior-welterweight and welterweight championships
