Two of boxing’s most dominant stars, undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) and undefeated four-division champion Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), met in a once-in-a-lifetime fight for the unified super middleweight title on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Terence Crawford def. Canelo Alvarez via 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)

Terence Crawford silenced the doubters on Saturday night, moving up two weight classes and outworking Saul “Canelo” Álvarez over 12 rounds to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship. With the unanimous decision win at Allegiant Stadium, Crawford became the first fighter in boxing history to achieve undisputed status in three different weight divisions during the four-belt era, cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.

Already a world champion in four weight classes — including undisputed reigns at junior welterweight and welterweight — Crawford, who turns 38 in two weeks, made the leap from 154 to 168 pounds to dethrone boxing’s biggest star. Pre-fight conversations centered on the size disparity, with many expecting Alvarez’s power to overwhelm Crawford. Instead, it was Alvarez who looked stifled as Crawford’s speed, precision, and ring craft neutralized his offense and wore him down late in the fight.

Crawford implemented his trademark movement and sharp jab early, keeping Alvarez off balance and preventing him from closing the distance. Each time Alvarez tried to build momentum, Crawford responded with slick combinations and evasive footwork. By the middle rounds, Crawford started standing in the pocket to trade and catching Alvarez off guard with clean, accurate shots. While Alvarez found some success targeting the body, he struggled to set his feet or land meaningful combinations as Crawford consistently beat him to the punch.

The defining moments came in the later rounds, when Crawford dominated exchanges and showcased his ability to close strong. In Round 11, a jab from Crawford forced Alvarez to step back and shake his head, a moment underscoring his control of the fight. The final punch stats told the story: Crawford outlanded Alvarez 115–99 overall, including a 45–16 edge in jabs.

With the win, Crawford improved to 42-0 with 31 knockouts, further solidifying his pound-for-pound supremacy. Alvarez, 35, dropped to 63-3-2 with 39 knockouts.

Canelo vs Crawford Fight Card Results

• Terence Crawford def. Canelo Alvarez (c) via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)
• Callum Walsh def. Fernando Vargas Jr. via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 100-90)
• Christian M’billi (c) vs. Lester Martinez ends in a split draw (93-97, 96-94, 95-95) 
•  Mohammed Alakel def. Travis Crawford via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91 98-92)