Crawford’s Legacy Sealed at the Top as Boxing World Awaits One Last Verdict — Canelo Alvarez
Unless Terence Crawford reverses his decision to retire, Canelo Alvarez will forever stand as the final opponent of his legendary career.
The two superstars clashed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last September, with Canelo putting his undisputed super-middleweight crown on the line. Crawford stepped up two weight divisions for the challenge, leaving many to view the Mexican icon as the clear favourite heading into the bout.
However, the fight unfolded in stunning fashion. ‘Bud’ delivered what many regard as the finest performance of his career, outclassing Canelo to secure a unanimous decision victory and shock the boxing world.
That historic win saw Crawford become undisputed champion in a third weight division, adding to his previous undisputed reigns at super-lightweight and welterweight. He also held world titles at lightweight and super-welterweight, further underlining the remarkable breadth of his résumé.
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In the immediate aftermath, speculation swirled over what might come next. A move down to middleweight in pursuit of becoming a six-weight world champion was discussed, as was the possibility of a blockbuster rematch with Canelo.
Instead, Crawford stunned fans once again—this time outside the ring—by announcing his retirement in December. He walked away from the sport with a flawless 42-0 record, cementing his status as one of boxing’s modern greats.
With Canelo now set to be the final name on Crawford’s ledger, the Mexican superstar reflected on his former rival’s brilliance during their post-fight press conference.
“We knew Crawford is a great fighter. I did what I was supposed to do—I tried every way. I trained very hard. He deserves all the credit. I tried my best, but I couldn’t figure out his style.”
Alongside his career-defining victory over Canelo, Crawford also recorded standout wins against elite names such as Errol Spence Jr. and Shawn Porter. Taken together, his achievements ensure he will be remembered as one of the finest boxers of his era.
