How fair are we to Saul “Canelo” álvarez (63-3-2, 39 COs) after his recent grief in the hands of Terence Crawford (42-0-0, 31 cost)? How fair are we to Crawford?
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Terence “Bud” Crawford became the first male fighter to become undisputed champion in three weight classes. Not only that, but he did this by jumping two (basically three) weight classes to defeat the long -time champion and Power Puncher, Canelo Álvarez.
The consensus that is heading in the fight, regardless of who you chose, was that Crawford had the lead in basically every trait, but the size would be an important factor in the fight. Would Crawford be able to withstand the powerful bumps of Canelo, and if so, could he be able to put a dent into the naturally larger man? Would his endurance take the fight with the extra muscle mass? These were all valid questions considering the recent history of fighters jumping weight classes and the resulting outcomes (for example, Golovkin against Brook, Canelo against Khan).
Similar to the Crawford vs. Spence battle, was that what happened on Fight Night was one-sided as many could think. Crawford used brilliantly to use exact footwork, sharp corners and flowing counterpons to frustrate and humiliate Álvarez, who had never stopped trying, could never suffer a successful attack. About the halfway in the fight, both Canelo and his corner looked like he was out of ideas, and Crawford continued to delve into his deep pocket tools to blind and impress fans around the world. In the eleventh step back and seems to have struggled after he was trapped with a difficult stitch before moving forward, defeated as he ever was. One was reminded of the wretched scene that played out when the sunny Edwards, hopelessly by Galal Yafai, said to his corner, “I don’t even want to be here.” It was indeed clear that Canelo was contrary to himself at that moment, and although he is a true participant, he has never dealt with the pure impenetrability he found about what was supposed to be his night.
Although many people acknowledged Crawford’s mastery of the sport and even praised Canelo for the acceptance of defeat with dignity and grace, others discredited his skills, achievements and opponents. It is difficult to understand Pracing Crawford for such incredible achievement, while expressing in the same breath that Canelo was never very good at first. Whether you are a fan, you must admit that Canelo has come out against many top fighters, including Golovkin in their second fight, Miguel Cotto amid his career regeneration, Caleb plant and a number of other solid B+ to A-fighters. His run at 168, which collected all four belts within a one and a half year, was impressive, and his power was even proved against fighters 20-25 pounds. heavier than himself. He kept belts in four different weight classes and defeated 23 world or former world champions.
He will certainly be a first -dough Hall of Famer and was an icon in his country and for many around the world. He would probably still be a money fighter in any game if he would choose to keep fighting, and would be hell for many other fighters on 168.
It’s all to say that it is the person who defeated Crawford, not a bum or pretend. He did not hit a paper champion or take the belts of someone who should never have been the man to beat. Crawford jumped to only one fight at 154 to 168 and beat a proven undisputed champion, and Canelo’s greatness, together with the apparent ease of Crawford’s victory, further proves that Bud is a generation talent. In fact, two of the three fighters who defeated Canelo have proven to be general talented fighters, and the other a big, bigger man.
There is a reason that large, adult fighters do not regularly reject their opponents as weak or destroyers. If you believe it is so, it reduces your victory.
Finally, there is a debate on whether Canelo was too old, and a counter -argument that Crawford is older, so Canelo’s age is irrelevant.
Canelo is definitely past his starring role and no longer uses the same kind of head movement or counter-work he did while ripping through the 168 pound. section and collect belts. In addition, he has a lot of wear and tear on his body, after going professionally at the age of 15, with almost 70 fights. Not all fighters age the same, and although Canelo is slightly younger than Crawford, he is not as fresh as he once was, while Crawford appears to have discovered the fountain of youth. But after last Saturday, it is difficult to envisage any version of Canelo that overcomes the Crawford we have seen – just as it is difficult to see that Canelo any version of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Defeated.
There are already murmuring of a possible re -broadcast, which was slightly increased when the WBC announced that Canelo the no. Super-middle weight 1-fashion is on their newly released rankings. With even more time to adapt to the higher weight class, it is very difficult to suggest that Bud is less successful in a second fight. Canelo is a great fighter with a massive succession, who has always given everything despite the nagging problems with footwork and endurance he has never been able to shake. When you think about it, what he could achieve despite these restrictions, volumes about his determination and dedication, and his ability to find a way to win in most circumstances, and do not involve living legends that have mastered the speed he did not have below the peak of the peak.
Last updated on 09/19/2025
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