Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez lost his super middleweight titles to Terence Crawford in a shocking upset at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The September 13, 2025 bout saw Crawford move up two weight divisions to challenge Álvarez for his undisputed crown.
Crawford delivered a spectacular performance, outboxing the Mexican star over 12 rounds. The judges scored the fight 116-112 and 115-113 twice, all in favor of Crawford. Álvarez never found his rhythm against Crawford's effective jab, sharp counterattacks, and patient approach.
The loss marks a significant moment in Álvarez's career. He had held the undisputed super middleweight title for years, cementing his status as a historic Mexican boxing star. But public opinion in Mexico has been divided on Álvarez, with critics arguing he's never fully silenced his detractors despite his undeniable success.
One of those critics, Mexican journalist David Faitelson, didn't hold back after the fight. Faitelson, who works for TUDN and has been banned from Canelo's events for over a year, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts.
Canelo says he takes risks... What risk? Forcing a boxer to move up two weight divisions? Collecting a purse of more than $100 million? Saúl Álvarez has always been a limited boxer with exceptional marketing. The 'myth' is coming to an end
Faitelson's comments question Álvarez's claims of risk-taking and suggest his marketing prowess outweighs his boxing skills. The journalist's harsh critique comes at a tough time for Álvarez, who must now regroup after losing his titles in such a definitive manner.
Crawford's win cements his place in boxing history. He moved up from welterweight, skipping an entire division, to challenge one of the sport's biggest stars. His victory at 168 pounds adds to his already impressive resume, which includes undisputed titles at lower weights.
The boxing world will watch closely to see how Álvarez responds to this setback and what's next for the newly crowned super middleweight champion, Terence Crawford.
