Terence “Bud” Crawford put on a masterpiece performance on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, outboxing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez to become the fighter ever to be undisputed in three weight divisions.

Here’s a breakdown of what went down in the ring:

Early Rounds: Tight and tactical. Crawford established his jab, countered smartly, and moved well. Canelo probed the body and threw heavy power shots but found it difficult to land cleanly.

Middle Rounds (Rounds 5-8): Crawford’s speed, sharp counterpunching, and ability to control distance gave him the edge. He nullified many of Canelo’s strengths by keeping him from settling in. Canelo was visibly frustrated with his inability to land any significant shots.

Championship Rounds (Rounds 9-12): Canelo tried to turn up the pressure, cut off the ring, and land power punches, but Crawford responded well, staying sharp, making adjustments, and landing the more telling blows. In the final round, both traded, but it was clear Crawford had done enough.

In the end Crawford defeated Canelo by unanimous decision — 116-112, 115-113, 115-113. The win keeps Crawford undefeated at 42-0 (31 KOs) and cements his place among the all-time greats.

This wasn’t just a fight — it was a legacy-defining moment.