On September 13 at Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) created historical past by defeating Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous determination. This success ensured Crawford turned a three-division undisputed champion and four-division lineal champion.
Following this triumph, Crawford’s coach Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre spoke to the media and was requested a few potential bout towards David Benavidez at 168lbs, and gave a transparent reply.
Terence Crawford creates historical past towards Canelo Alvarez
The opening few rounds had been filled with intrigue, with Crawford cell and Canelo touchdown the occasional hook.
Canelo had his moments, however Crawford was transferring nicely and placing quick, efficient mixtures collectively. Because the struggle progressed, ‘Bud’ started to take a seat down on his punches, earlier than utilizing his mobility to get out of vary.
Because the struggle reached the later rounds, Crawford sustained a lower on account of an unintended head conflict. The lower prompted no points, with Crawford remaining disciplined. The Omaha native even started to again Canelo up close to the tip of the struggle.
When watching the struggle, I had it 8-4 in favour of Crawford. The judges had it nearer, however the correct man received, with ‘Bud’ successful by unanimous determination with playing cards of 116-112 and 115-113 (x2).
The execution was good from Crawford and Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, and instantly after the struggle, hypothesis ignited about what Crawford would do subsequent, with Turki Alalshikh posting on X, “Can David Benavidez nonetheless make 168 kilos?”
McIntyre was requested a few potential Crawford vs Benavidez struggle, and made it clear the place they stand on it: “Nah man, we ain’t doing that struggle.”
Terence Crawford solidifies legacy
This win for ‘Bud’ solidifies his already storied legacy. Many struggle followers, together with Canelo himself, questioned Crawford’s resume, regardless of his win over Errol Spence. Following this victory, Crawford’s resume can’t be questioned. It is a historic win, and folks will bear in mind the importance of this victory for a few years.
Canelo’s legacy was secured a few years in the past, and now Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford’s belongs within the boxing Mount Rushmore conversations.
