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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez go the distance in historic fight

  • Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, claiming his super-middleweight titles before a crowd of over 70,000 fans.
  • This historic win established Crawford as the first three-division undisputed champion of the modern boxing era.
  • Crawford dominated the fight, particularly in the 11th round, where he landed numerous punches that visibly frustrated Canelo.
  • The match, initially viewed as potentially "contrived" due to a significant weight disparity, ultimately delivered a memorable outcome with Crawford's decisive victory.
  • Crawford's achievement elevates him to a five-weight champion and a three-weight undisputed king, having successfully moved up two weight classes for the bout.

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