TLDR
- Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez on September 14 to win his third undisputed weight division title
- The fight drew 70,000 fans to Allegiant Stadium, setting Las Vegas boxing attendance records
- Crawford improved his undefeated record to 42-0 with the victory
- The event was promoted by Dana White and Saudi Arabia’s Turki Al-Sheikh through Zuffa Boxing
- Former boxer Amir Khan predicted Crawford would win despite concerns about size differences
Sources: World Boxing News | Boxing Scene | ESPN Boxing
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez on September 14 in Las Vegas, winning his third undisputed weight division championship. The victory kept Crawford’s undefeated professional record intact at 42-0.
The bout took place at Allegiant Stadium and attracted 70,000 spectators. This set a new attendance record for boxing matches in Las Vegas and became the highest-attended event in the stadium’s five-year history.
Crawford’s Rise to Victory
Crawford entered the fight as the underdog against Canelo, one of boxing’s biggest stars. Canelo had only lost to top fighters like Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, and Dmitri Bivol during his career.
Former boxer Amir Khan predicted Crawford would win before the fight. “I always said to everyone that Crawford is a fantastic fighter,” Khan stated. “Crawford is big enough, he’s strong enough, and he can beat Canelo.”
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Crawford showed strong stamina during the match, increasing his tempo as the fight went on. His technical skills as a switch-hitter with power in both hands helped secure the win.
The victory came despite concerns about whether Crawford had the size to compete against Canelo at super middleweight. Crawford worked his way up through multiple weight classes during his career.
Promoters Behind the Event
The fight was promoted by UFC president Dana White and Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. They produced the event through Zuffa Boxing, a new promotional company.
White has experience turning the UFC into a multi-billion dollar company. He previously promoted the 2017 Mayweather-McGregor fight, another high-profile boxing match.
Al-Sheikh has invested heavily in boxing recently, including purchasing The Ring magazine. The publication is over 100 years old and known for its fighter rankings.
Both promoters saw the Crawford-Canelo fight as a chance to establish themselves in professional boxing. The event’s success gave them credibility to promote future major fights.
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Crawford has been compared to Floyd Mayweather in pound-for-pound discussions. Khan said he would pick “Crawford all day long” when asked to choose between the two fighters.
Crawford’s technical abilities include excellent distance control, smart punch selection, and a strong jab. He mixes his attacks well and can switch between orthodox and southpaw stances.
The WBC later stripped Crawford of one of his titles, but his third undisputed championship achievement remained secure. His professional record now stands at 42 wins with 31 knockouts and zero losses.
