Terence Crawford has done it. The Nebraska native defeated Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world.
Crawford moved up two weight classes to face Alvarez at 168 pounds in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium. He won all four belts - WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF - in a stunning display of skill and determination.
After the fight, both men showed respect for each other. In an emotional moment, Crawford handed the belts back to Alvarez, acknowledging the Mexican fighter's status in the sport.
Since his victory, Crawford has been on a whirlwind tour. He showed up at a Las Vegas Raiders game with one of his new belts, making it clear he's the new standard bearer in world boxing.
But it's his appearance at a Nebraska Cornhuskers football game that really got fans talking. Crawford, proud of his roots, led the team onto the field wearing a jersey with the number 168 - a nod to his new weight division.
"Nebraska loves him, and he loves Nebraska,"said a local fan, capturing the mutual affection between Crawford and his home state.
The crowd gave Crawford an ovation that matched his achievement. It's clear that at 37, 'Bud' Crawford isn't just a boxing champion - he's a hometown hero.
Crawford's appearance at the football game was a sight to behold, with fans cheering on their new undisputed champion. His journey from Omaha to the top of the boxing world is now complete, and Nebraska couldn't be prouder.
