Terence Crawford surprises the world of boxing: hearing Canelo Alvarez, ends the undefeated reign in 25 minutes and pockets $ 90 million
In a surprising surprise that has sent shock waves through the world of boxing, Terence Crawford offered a performance defined by the race, eliminating Canelo Álvarez in a dramatic 25 -minute confrontation in the Allegiant Stadium. The fight, called “The end of an undefeated king” (the end of an undefeated king), saw Crawford not only dethrone the super medium reigning king, but also get away with an amazing bag of $ 90 million, consolidating his legacy as one of the greatest pound fighters in history.
Canelo Álvarez, the 35-year-old Mexican superstar with a 62-2-2 record entering the fight, was the great favorite to defend his undisputed medium-sized titles against Crawford, which was intensifying two classes of 154 to 168 pounds. The accumulation of the fight had been intense, with Canelo initially discarding Crawford as an easy opponent, even stating that he would only take the fight for a guaranteed bag of $ 150 million. However, after months of negotiations led by Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh, the fight was completed, with Canelo winning $ 150 million and Crawford that obtains $ 90 million, a figure confirmed by the boxing informant Dan Rafael.
The fight itself was a style clash that was up to its turnover as one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year. Crawford, known for its speed, precision and adaptability, began with caution, using its feet game to evade the powerful combinations of Canelo while landing with sharp blows to keep Mexicans at bay. Canelo, on the other hand, sought to impose his physicality, harassing Crawford and downloading heavy body shots in the first rounds. In the fourth round, Canelo seemed to be in control, with the crowd roaring while landing a vicious left hook that staggered Crawford momentarily.
But Crawford, the 37-year-old American with an impeccable record of 41-0, showed why he has considered one of the most dangerous fighters in sports. In the fifth round, he began to find his rhythm, counteracting Canelo’s aggression with ray combinations. A fundamental moment arrived in the seventh round when Crawford got a perfectly timed right hook that Canelo did not see coming, a blow that had predicted could damage the Mexican due to his smaller and faster frame. Canelo’s legs folded, and although he survived the round, the impulse had changed.
The end came in the eighth round, just after the 25 -minute mark of the fight. Crawford, feeling that Canelo was still staggering, unleashed a burst of blows, which culminated in a devastating left uppercut who sent Canelo crashing to the canvas. The referee left the fight at 2:47 of the round, declaring Crawford the winner by knockout. The multitude of Las Vegas exploded in a mixture of disbelief and astonishment when Crawford celebrated, after having finished Canelo’s reign as the indisputable medium -sized champion.
After the fight, Crawford was kind and confident. “I have been a fan of Canelo for years, but I knew I could overcome it,” he said in the ring. “I come from a smaller class, and my speed was the difference. If you land a blow, you don’t see, it can be hurt, and that is what happened.” Crawford’s victory not only earned him the super medium weight titles of WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF, but also solidified his claim as one of the three main fighters in the history of history, a goal that had been established before the fight.
For Canelo, the loss marks a significant setback. The Mexican icon, which had only lost twice before, Flyd Mayweather in 2013 and Dmitry Bivol in 2022, now faces questions about his future. Some critics, such as Chris Williams of Boxing News 24, had warned that Canelo was avoiding more hard opponents like David Benavász, who had moved to 175 pounds. Crawford, however, proved to be the final challenge, using its speed of speed and IQ ring to overcome the size difference.
The financial bets of the fight were astronomical, with the event generating massive income through the sale of tickets, payment purchases by vision and sponsorships, especially given its alignment with the weekend of Mexico’s independence day. While the bag of $ 150 million of Canelo reaffirmed its status as one of the best paid athletes in the world, the journey of $ 90 million of Crawford marked a personal record, which reflects the magnitude of the discomfort.
As the boxing world digests this seismic change, all eyes are in what follows for both fighters. Crawford has suggested to stay in 168 pounds to defend his newly won titles, while Canelo can seek to recover his crown in a rematch. One thing is safe: Canelo Alvarez’s knockout of Terence Crawford will be remembered as a decisive moment in the history of boxing, where a helpless challenged the chances of overthrowing a king.
