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Crawford vs. Alvarez: How Tactical Superiority Led to a Stunning Unanimous Decision
Terence Crawford delivered a tactical masterclass to dethrone Canelo Alvarez and secure his status as the undisputed world champion across three different weight categories. Taking a bold leap by moving up two weight classes, Crawford engaged the super-middleweight champion with a meticulously planned offensive that kept Alvarez on the back foot. The bout, held in Las Vegas, concluded with the judges unanimously siding with Crawford, marking scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 in his favor.
Before this sensational victory, Crawford had already cemented his dominance in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions. His strategic move to 168lb to challenge Alvarez, who was unbeaten in that category, paid off as Crawford looked to be in his element, pushing the Mexican champion towards a rare sense of defeat and making history by being the first boxer to unify all four belts across three weight classes.
Post-fight, Crawford was non-committal about his future in the ring, stating, “I don't know, I'll have to sit down with my team and discuss it,” when asked about the possibility of retirement after what many are calling the pinnacle bout of his career.
Alvarez, on the other hand, withheld from making immediate declarations about his future in boxing but was magnanimous in defeat. He commended his opponent, saying, “I feel great, I feel strong. I give credit to Crawford. He's a great fighter. I'm a winner for being here. There's no defeat here. I take risks.”
The match began with Alvarez slightly edging out Crawford in an opening round that seemed more like a feeling-out process for both boxers. Alvarez initially managed to corner Crawford successfully, but from the second round onward, Crawford found his pace, utilizing left-hand counters effectively.
Crawford showed signs of settling into the fight in the third round, while the fourth round saw a significant moment when Crawford's uppercut led to a flurry that temporarily silenced Alvarez.
Despite a brief resurgence from Alvarez, including a powerful right hand at the end of the fourth, Crawford remained unfazed, even sporting a smile as he delivered a straight left in the sixth that left its mark on Alvarez's eye.
As the fight progressed, Crawford managed to outmaneuver Alvarez, who only found sporadic success, notably in the eighth round. However, Crawford put Alvarez under relentless pressure in the later stages, even after an accidental headbutt from Alvarez in the ninth round which caused a brief halt to the action.
Though Alvarez demonstrated his power in the tenth, it was Crawford's superior skill set that left Alvarez visibly frustrated as he faced imminent defeat, unable to secure the knockout blow he desperately needed in the concluding round.
Following the end of the fight, both boxers celebrated as if they had won, but it was Crawford who was eventually declared the victor by the judges, albeit amid discussions on the narrowness of the scoring margin.
The financial stakes were high, with Alvarez earning a purse of $150 million compared to Crawford's $50 million, underscoring the significant payday alongside the prestige of this high-profile encounter.
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