How straightforward are Saul “Canelo” álvarez (63-3-2, 39 KO) after his last concern on the hands of Terenka Crawford (42-0-0, 31 KO)? How honestly are we in Crawford?

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Terenka “Bud” Crawford became the first male warrior who became the undisputed champion in three weight classes. Not only that, but he did it, jumping two (basically three) weight classes to defeat the long master and power, Canelo Álvarez.

The consensus aimed at fighting, regardless of who you chose, consisted in the fact that Crawford had the advantage of basically every attribute, but this size would be the main factor of the fight. Would Crawford be able to withstand the powerful Canelo blows, and if so, would he be able to put himself in a naturally larger man? Would its endurance survive the fight against additional muscle mass? These were all crucial questions, taking into account the latest history of the jumping fighters for weight and the resulting results (for example, Golovkin vs. Brook, Canelo vs. Khan).

Just like the fight Crawford vs. Spence, what happened at night of the fight was more unilateral than many could imagine. Crawford perfectly used the precise work of the legs, keen angles and liquid counterattacks to frustrate and humiliate Álvarez, which never stopped trying, he was never able to carry out a successful attack. About halfway through the fight, both Canelo and his corner seemed to be out of ideas, and Crawford continued to go into his deep tool bag to dazzle and impress fans around the world. In eleventh, Canelo looked back, looking at Sulk after he was caught on a tough stab before he hit forward, he beat as he ever was. One was reminded of the unfortunate scene that took place when Radiant Edwards, hopelessly old-fashioned by Galala Yafai, said in his corner: “I don’t even want to be here.” Indeed, it was clear that Canelo was at that moment at that moment and although he is a real competitor, he never coped with pure difficulties, from which he found himself opposite what was supposed to be his night.

While many recognized the mastery of this sport by Crawford, and even praised Canelo for accepting a defeat with dignity and grace, others began to discredit their skills, achievements and opponents. It is tough to understand the praise of Crawford for such an amazing achievement, while in the same breath, expressing that Canelo was never too good to start with. Regardless of whether you are a fan, you must think that Canelo went out with many best warriors, including Golovkin in their second fight, Miguel Cotto during the awakening of his career, caleb plane and lots of other solid B+ to fighters. His run in 168 collected all four lanes in a year and a half, he was impressive, and his power was proved even against fighters £ 20-25. Heavier than he himself. He had lanes in four different weight classes and defeated 23 world or former world champions.

There will certainly be Hall of Famer in the first ball and was an icon in his country and for many around the world. He would still be a money fighter in every duel if he decided to continue the fight, and he would be hell for many other fighters at the age of 168.

All this means that this is a person who Crawford defeated, not some asshole or pretender. He did not beat the paper master or took belts from someone who should never have been a guy to beat. Crawford jumped to 168 after only one fight at the age of 154 and put up the unquestionable master and the size of Canelo, in combination with the apparent ease of winning Crawford, additionally proves that Bud is a generational talent. In fact, two of the three fighters who defeated Canelo turned out to be talented warriors of the generation, and the other is a great, bigger man.

There is a reason why the great, mature warriors often do not reject their pocked opponents as tender or fraudsters. If you believe they are, it reduces your victory.

Finally, there is a debate about whether Canelo was too aged and the counterargument that Crawford is older, so Canelo’s age is irrelevant.

Canelo has definitely passed his best position and no longer uses the same type of head movement or counterfeiting, which he did when he was starting 168 pounds. Division and set of belts. In addition, he has a lot of consumption on the body, after 15 years, with nearly 70 fights. Not all warriors age the same and although Canelo is slightly younger than Crawford, he is not as fresh as it used to be, while Crawford discovered the youth fountain. But after the last Saturday it is tough to imagine every version of Canelo overcoming Crawford, which we witnessed – just as it is tough to see Canelo overcoming any version of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

There are already murmurs of a possible rematch, which were slightly raised when WBC announced that Canelo is a pretender No. 1 in a super-medium weight in her newly issued rankings. Having even more time to adapt to a higher class, it is very tough to imagine a kennel less success in the second fight. Canelo is a great warrior with massive supporters, who always did his best despite the troublesome problems with the work of the legs and endurance that he was never able to shake. When you think about it, what he was able to achieve, despite these restrictions, says a lot about his determination and sacrifice and his ability to find a way to win in most cases, not engaging the living legends that mastered the craftsmanship, from which he was not a peak.