History made in Las Vegas: Terence Crawford dethrones Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision to claim all four 168-lb belts, becoming the first male boxer of the four-belt era to be undisputed in three weight classes.
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion in Las Vegas, answering “who won the fight tonight” with a historic upset on a Netflix headliner. Official scorecards read 116-112, 115-113, 115-113, ending Canelo’s title reign and crowning Crawford a three-weight undisputed king in the four-belt era.
Result and scorecards
- Winner: Terence Crawford def. Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision to claim the undisputed 168-lb titles (116-112, 115-113, 115-113).
- Crawford improves to 42-0 (31 KOs), while Canelo falls to 63-3-2 (39 KOs) after the twelve-round bout.
Venue and broadcast
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, before a crowd reported over 70,000 for one of the year’s biggest fight nights.
- Broadcast: Netflix carried the event globally as part of its live boxing slate, with undercard and main event coverage and post-fight highlights published by the platform.
Did Canelo lose all his belts?
- Yes. Crawford’s unanimous decision win transferred Canelo’s undisputed super-middleweight championship, meaning Canelo lost all four 168-lb belts on the night.
Why this win is historic
- Crawford becomes the first male boxer of the four-belt era to be undisputed in three divisions (140, 147, 168), elevating an already elite résumé with a legacy-defining victory over a fellow four-division champion.
- The victory came after Crawford moved up two weight classes from 154 to 168 within a year, underlining the scale of the achievement against an elite, larger opponent.
Ages, records, and tale of the tape
- Ages: Crawford 37, Canelo 35, reflecting a matchup of all-time greats still near the pinnacle of their careers.
- Records after the fight: Crawford 42-0 (31 KOs); Canelo 63-3-2 (39 KOs), with Canelo’s only losses now to Floyd Mayweather, Dmitry Bivol, and Terence Crawford.
Purse, payouts, and Riyadh Season ties
- Reported purse estimates pre-fight suggested a $200 million pool, with Canelo around $150 million and Crawford around $50 million, though official figures were not disclosed.
- Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi boxing powerbroker tied to the broader multi-fight deal landscape, indicated Canelo’s earnings framework exceeds $100 million as part of a larger agreement, underscoring the bout’s blockbuster economics.
Rounds and ringside view
- Judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 for Crawford, whose timing, counters, and ring generalship built a lead and held off Canelo’s late surge in championship rounds.
- Live blogs and round-by-rounds cited Crawford’s cleaner work and shot selection, with punch-tracking tallies favoring his accuracy over Canelo’s pressure down the stretch.
Undercard snapshot
- The Netflix main card featured rising names and action bouts leading into the headline, including Callum Walsh vs Fernando Vargas Jr. and Christian Mbilli, among others on the promoted lineup.
- Full results and official score details for the support bouts were posted by Netflix and partner outlets following the event’s conclusion.
Net worth context (estimates)
- Canelo Álvarez: Forbes profiles peg his wealth at least around $275 million entering fight week, reflecting career purses and commercial ventures.
- Terence Crawford: Widely reported estimates cluster near $20–25 million prior to this bout, with legacy-driven matchmaking often cited by Crawford himself.
What’s next
- For Crawford: A historic three-division undisputed status opens options at 168 or catchweights, with opponents and timelines to be determined after recovery and negotiations.
- For Canelo: The former undisputed champion still profiles as an A-side attraction, with immediate questions on rematch clauses, weight strategy, and roadmaps to regain titles.
How to rewatch and follow
- Replay and highlights: Netflix hub updates and post-fight packages summarize the bout, official scorecards, and undercard results.
- Comprehensive recaps: Wire services and major outlets (ESPN, BBC, Al Jazeera, USA Today) carry detailed round-by-rounds, cards, and reaction from the fighters and trainers.
Quick answers
- Who won Canelo vs Crawford? Terence Crawford by unanimous decision.
- Did Canelo win tonight? No, he lost his undisputed super-middleweight titles to Crawford.
- Where was the fight? Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.
- Was it on Netflix? Yes, the main card streamed live on Netflix.
- How much did they make? Reports estimate a $200M purse with Canelo ~$150M and Crawford ~$50M, though final official numbers weren’t disclosed.
- How old are they? Crawford 37, Canelo 35.
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