At the post-fight press conference, Canelo didn't hold back. He said, "I think Crawford is much better than Mayweather." Crawford's trainer, Brian Bomac McIntyre, backed this up in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
"Who, Terence? Of course he is. Of course he's better," McIntyre said, clearly putting Crawford at the top of his list.
Crawford himself took a more modest approach when asked about the comparison.
"Floyd was the greatest of his era. I'm the greatest of mine. We don't need to compare ourselves," Crawford said, keeping things calm and avoiding any historical debate.
The judges scored the fight 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112 in Crawford's favor. It's worth noting that Mayweather beat a younger Canelo back in 2013, while Crawford just beat a much more experienced version of the Mexican star.
Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports analyst, pointed out what made Crawford's win so impressive. He said Crawford outboxed Canelo technically, traded blows with him, handled the pressure, and came out stronger. On the other hand, Smith described Mayweather as "a defensive wizard" who was almost impossible to hit.
The boxing world can't seem to agree on who's better. Some folks think Crawford has already surpassed Mayweather, while others argue that Floyd's defensive skills were unmatched. Most people agree that both fighters were amazing in their own ways and made boxing better.
Whether you think Crawford is better than Mayweather or not, one thing's for sure – Crawford has earned his spot among boxing's greatest fighters.