Terence Crawford outboxed Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to win the undisputed super middleweight championship. The fight took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Crawford moving up three weight divisions to challenge Canelo.
Crawford, 38, put on a masterclass against the 35-year-old Mexican champion. The American used his superior boxing technique, counter-punching skills, and distance management to secure a unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds.
Former Mexican world champion Juan Manuel Marquez criticized Canelo and his team following the loss. In an interview with Blck Mnky TV, Marquez pointed out technical limitations in Canelo's performance and issues with his corner's strategy.
"With all due respect, limited in some episodes (he was) limited and had no strategy, and also part of the corner not to send him to make another type of change, that's a problem, there is no plan B, I think the corner has to do in that sense"
Marquez aimed his criticism at both Canelo and his trainer, Eddy Reynoso. He felt Reynoso failed to provide a backup plan or make necessary adjustments during the fight.
Experts Eduardo Camarena and David Faitelson agreed with Marquez's assessment, describing the bout as a "complete boxing lesson from Crawford to Canelo."
Crawford's effective use of both guards, especially his left guard, proved troublesome for Canelo throughout the fight. While some rounds were competitive, Crawford's overall performance left no doubt about the outcome.
This loss marks Canelo's third professional defeat. The Mexican champion has faced recent controversies, including banning critic Marco Antonio Barrera from Netflix streaming.
Marquez has been a regular critic of Canelo's decisions in the past, often questioning his opponent choices and in-ring quality. This latest criticism adds to the ongoing debate about Canelo's place in boxing history.
The fight took place in 2025, with Crawford, born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 28, 1987, facing off against Canelo, born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, on July 19, 1990.
