Allegiant Stadium witnessed this monumental event where Crawford managed to dethrone Alvarez, claiming the undisputed super middleweight title. Judges scored the bout with some close calls. Crawford secured scores of 116-112 and two judges saw it 115-113, illustrating the fight's intensity.
Canelo held the top spot on The Ring’s list from November 2019 through May 2022. During his prime, he defeated notable competitors like Miguel Cotto and Gennady Golovkin, building an impressive nine-year undefeated streak. However, recent years have been challenging for Alvarez. After facing losses to Dmitry Bivol and undergoing a subsequent weight class change, stagnation hit his performance harder than expected.
Teddy Atlas, who manages these rankings for The Ring Magazine and a well-respected figure in boxing circles as a former trainer, has often doubted Canelo’s greatness relative to boxing legends. Holding a preference for fighters showcasing adaptability and prowess across multiple weight classes, Atlas has seen qualities that aligned more with champions from different eras like Mike Tyson and Michael Moorer, whom he coached earlier in his career.
The shuffle within The Ring's rankings places Oleksandr Usyk at number one now with Terence Crawford right behind him at number two. New names also populated the top ten list as Devin Haney reentered after a victorious run against Brian Norman Jr., adding another layer of intrigue to boxing's current elite discussions.
While Canelo Alvarez will reflect on these shifts and strategize potential comebacks, the sport continues to move forward rapidly—highlighting both emerging talents redefining modern fighting standards and seasoned veterans testing their limits against new challengers. The next few years will be pivotal markers for these storied athletes navigating evolving battle grounds inside rings worldwide.