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Canelo Alvarez's Surgery Delays Comeback After Crawford Defeat

10/1/2025

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Canelo's Surgery Delay

Canelo Alvarez will undergo elbow surgery, delaying his return from February 2026 to the second or third quarter of 2026.
Canelo Alvarez lost his undisputed super middleweight titles to Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, his third defeat.
Terence Crawford improved to 42-0 and became the first three-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

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Crawford's Reckless Driving

Terence Crawford was cited for reckless driving after a traffic stop in Omaha; police ordered him out at gunpoint.
The stop followed Crawford's September 13, 2025 victory parade over Canelo Alvarez, with a firearm visible in the car.
Omaha police said all occupants were allowed to carry firearms; Mayor John Ewing urged trust in law enforcement; Crawford faces December court.

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Historical Context

The four-belt era in boxing began in 2015, allowing champions like Terence Crawford to unify titles. In 2023, Crawford became the first three-division undisputed champion since Henry Armstrong in 1938, achieving a record of 42-0. His recent reckless driving citation after a victory parade highlights the challenges athletes face in managing fame and public scrutiny, impacting their careers and reputations.

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Canelo's Surgery Delay

Canelo Alvarez will undergo elbow surgery, delaying his return from February 2026 to the second or third quarter of 2026.
Canelo Alvarez lost his undisputed super middleweight titles to Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, his third defeat.
Terence Crawford improved to 42-0 and became the first three-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

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