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Crawford Upsets Alvarez in Historic Title Fight

9/14/2025

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Canelo's Upset Loss

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez lost his unified super-middleweight titles to Terence “Bud” Crawford by unanimous decision at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, marking a major upset.
The fight drew 70,482 fans and is projected to break viewership records on Netflix, streaming to 302 million subscribers.
Alvarez admitted difficulty in adapting to Crawford's style, likening it to his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Alvarez hinted at a rematch, while Crawford may consider moving to the middleweight division.
Alvarez's purse could exceed $100 million, raising his net worth to an estimated $275 million.

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Hatton's Boxing Legacy

Ricky Hatton, a retired boxer, has a net worth of $45 million (£35m) from a 15-year career with 45 wins in 48 fights.
His highest earnings came from fights against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the latter netting him $19 million (£15m).
He established Hatton Promotions and the Hatton Boxing Academy to aid new fighters and fitness fans.
Hatton transitioned to training, notably coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a WBA bantamweight title in 2017 and assisting Tyson Fury in 2018.
He finds fulfillment in training, despite missing the excitement of fighting.

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Historical Context

Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Canelo Alvarez in a landmark 2013 boxing match, generating $150 million and highlighting the lucrative potential of major fights. This event set a precedent for future matchups, including Alvarez's recent loss to Terence Crawford, illustrating the ongoing challenges elite boxers face in adapting to various fighting styles and the evolving dynamics of the boxing industry.

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Canelo's Upset Loss

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez lost his unified super-middleweight titles to Terence “Bud” Crawford by unanimous decision at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, marking a major upset.
The fight drew 70,482 fans and is projected to break viewership records on Netflix, streaming to 302 million subscribers.
Alvarez admitted difficulty in adapting to Crawford's style, likening it to his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Alvarez hinted at a rematch, while Crawford may consider moving to the middleweight division.
Alvarez's purse could exceed $100 million, raising his net worth to an estimated $275 million.

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