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Crawford Makes History, Defeats Alvarez for Undisputed Title

9/14/2025

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Crawford Defeats Alvarez

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, becoming the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in three weight classes during the four-belt era.
Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, with Crawford landing 115 punches compared to Alvarez's 99.
Moving up from 154 to 168 pounds, Crawford displayed superior skills and strategy.
Alvarez, previously undefeated at super middleweight, praised Crawford, calling him a "great fighter."
Crawford claimed the title of the best pound-for-pound fighter and the new face of boxing.

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Inoue Aims for Glory

Naoya Inoue seeks to establish himself as boxing's pound-for-pound king in his fight against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14, following Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez.
Inoue, undefeated at 30-0, considers his match more significant than Crawford's superfight.
Akhmadaliev, a former unified champion, aims to make history, emphasizing he is not in Japan for sightseeing.
Inoue's last fight ended in a stoppage victory, marking his return after four years outside Japan.

History

Historical Context

The four-belt era in boxing began in 2004, allowing champions to unify titles across organizations. Terence Crawford's victory over Canelo Álvarez on September 13, 2025, made him the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in three weight classes. This milestone highlights the ongoing competition in boxing, influencing future matchups and the pursuit of unification among fighters.

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Crawford Defeats Alvarez

Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, becoming the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in three weight classes during the four-belt era.
Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, with Crawford landing 115 punches compared to Alvarez's 99.
Moving up from 154 to 168 pounds, Crawford displayed superior skills and strategy.
Alvarez, previously undefeated at super middleweight, praised Crawford, calling him a "great fighter."
Crawford claimed the title of the best pound-for-pound fighter and the new face of boxing.

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