Crawford's win cemented his place in boxing history. He reached a new level in his career, outclassing Alvarez in a way few have before. While Alvarez has lost to Dmitry Bivol and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the past, Crawford seemed to do real damage against him.
After the fight, Alvarez confirmed he'll keep fighting, likely at 168 lbs. Crawford will probably go back down in weight, but his next move isn't clear yet.
With both boxers weighing their options, a new contender has thrown his hat in the ring. Hamzah Sheeraz, a top super middleweight, wants a shot at either fighter.
"I could still fight Canelo. I don't know if he would fight as soon as February though. I'd just like a shot at the titles. Crawford has got them at the minute. If he stays at the weight, I'll fight him. I don't see him going down. There are no big fights for him at 160. Even at 154, you can rule that out. I'd be one of the bigger fights for him."
Sheeraz made waves in July with a knockout win over Edgar Berlanga. Standing at 6-foot-3 with incredible punching power, he's a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.
While Sheeraz might not have the name recognition of Alvarez or Crawford, he's got the skills to put on a show. His size and power make him a threat to both fighters if they choose to stay at super middleweight.
As the dust settles on Crawford's big win, the boxing world waits to see what's next for these top fighters. Will Crawford defend his new titles? Will Alvarez bounce back? Or will a new challenger like Sheeraz shake things up? The super middleweight division just got a lot more interesting.