Decorated with his exorbitant Belt Ring trophy worth $ 188,000, Terenka Crawford took part in the parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, celebrating his victory over the Mexican star of Canelo Alvarez on September 13, 2025.
Critics say that the $ 188,000 ring belt means nothing
Crawford can keep a valuable golden belt of the ring as a souvenir, even if it is deprived of its undisputed super -medium weight, dismissals or was beaten. This is typical type Belt, celebrating victory over 35-year-old Canelo.
Fans perceive victory at the ring of $ 188,000 Crawford as senseless, because Alvarez is a faded warrior who kept his place, avoiding sharks. As such, the exorbitant Crawford trophy worth USD 188,000 is superficial.
Donut He was maneuted in place; He did not earn it, fighting the best pretenders who probably threw him out. In other words, they perceive Crawford as a person who was placed in this position without having to earn it. It is like a puppet placed in this place, he looks like a false, pretender sitting on the throne.
Crawford (42-0, 13 KO) captured the undisputed belt of the Canelo average championship, defeating it by 12-round unanimous results of 115-113, 115-113 and 116-112.
Critics say Crawford avoids pretenders to the tops
I believe that the chances that Crawford was sticking to four lanes in 168, they are slim and may only be possible if it is carefully matched, Avoiding pretenders to the tops The way many believe that Canelo did to keep their titles. If Crawford faces such as David Benavidez, Christian Mbilli, Lester Martinez or Oslyys Iglesias, in my opinion it is doubtful that he will win.
In today’s interview before the parade in Omaha Crawford, it sounded bitter that he did not receive full recognition from fans and the media, arguing that they justify why Canelo lost the fight, seeing him as washed. “When you are so wonderful And you are so ahead of your competition – said Crawford.
Omaha Parade cannot erase close results cards
For the album, The fight of Canelo-Crawford was closed with a razor, and Terenka has worked little for eight rounds, making gigantic arrows from a more aggressive Canelo and only in the last four rounds from 9 to 12 to draw victory.
Crawford’s performance was nothing else, however, unless you look at it from an inverted perspective, perceiving delicate as “great”. It was not a remotely impressive performance of Crawford, which looked antique and barely better than sprayed Canelo.
In many respects their comments are significant. Alvarez was close to losing the last fight with one of the results cards of judges against William Scull at the beginning of this year on May 3, 2025.
Fans refuse to assign Crawford’s delayed career
“Many people change their narrative:” We are currently observing something wonderful. this division, No. 1. media Today, arguing that he is praised by fans until the end of his career after defeating Canelo Alvarez.
“The way I dealt with it had to be wrong. Canelo had to be washed, or Canelo wasn’t there,” said Bud Crawford about fans who discredit him for winning over 35-year-old Canelo.
Hardcore boxing fans who follow sport do not give Crawford a loan because they do not recognize Canelo for the best warrior in the 168 pounds league. They believe that the Mexican star has been washed since its unilateral 12-round unanimous decision-making loss for Dmitry Bivol on May 7, 2022.
Canelo artificially retained his place No. 1
Fans notice that Alvarez had artificially retained his place No. 1 In the super medium medium ward, twisting all fighters at a high level who would potentially beat him. Instead of Canelo, fighting the best, he defended his titles about super medium weight against these warriors:
Jaime Mungia
William Scull
John Ryder
Edgar Berlanga
Gennadiy Golovkin: [Note: GGG was 40]
Canelo did not fight the real best guys in the division for the three years preceding the title defense against Terenka Crawford on September 13, 2025.
For any reason, Alvarez decided not to defend pretenders to Apex 168-LB, such as David Benavidez and David Morrell, while they still conducted a campaign in Super Middle Libra. Canelo maintained his place as the King of the Division, twisting the sharks that would take his crown.
Fighters in 168, which Canelo does not fight, which could beat him many times, come from this group:
David Benavidez
David Morrell
Christian Milli
Lester Martinez
Oslyys Iglesias
Diego Pacheco
“I see how people say that Turks paid Canelo for a defeat. I think that when you are much better than the competition, people do not give you recognition until you sit down and you will not look at it and they just say:” This guy was good, “said Crawford.
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Follow Billam-Smith against Clarke with live round reports, scoring and the official result from London.
Chris Billam-Smith fights Cheavon Clarke over 10 rounds tonight on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US. The former WBO cruiserweight champion headlines Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, November 7.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke Round-by-Round Updates
Live reports will appear here from the opening bell, tracking clean punches, knockdowns and which fighter controls each round.
● LIVE
Chris Billam-Smith vs Chev Clarke
2026-11-07 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · Copper Box Arena, London · Paramount+, Sky Sports
Chris Billam-Smith0
AFTER0ROUNDS
Chev Clarke0
ROUNDChris Billam-SmithChev Clarke
Undercard Results
Featherweight Masood Abdulah (14-1, 8 KOs) scored two knockdowns to defeat Adan Palma (14-2) by an eight-round unanimous decision. The judges scored it 78-72, 77-73 and 76-74.
Abdulah dropped Palma with a short left hook in the opening minute, then used his jab and compact hooks to catch him coming forward. Palma fought his way back into the contest, landing heavy right hands in the fourth round that forced Abdulah to clinch.
A well-timed check left hook sent Palma down again in the sixth, slowing his attack and giving Abdulah more room to dictate the action. Abdulah worked behind his jab and continued finding the left hook over the final two rounds to secure the victory.
Vinnie Kemp (1-0, 1 KO) stopped Liam McElhinney (0-3) with a barrage of body shots at 2:33 of the opening round in their scheduled four-round middleweight bout. Making his professional debut, Kemp charged forward from the opening bell, throwing hard punches and goading McElhinney.
The referee briefly paused the action to warn Kemp about his verbals before allowing the fight to continue. Kemp resumed his attack, stalking McElhinney and driving punches into his midsection.
McElhinney bent forward and covered up against the ropes under the sustained body attack, prompting the referee to wave it off. Kemp’s aggression gave him a quick debut victory, although McElhinney offered little to test him.
When Does Billam-Smith vs Clarke Start?
Main-event ring walks: 🇺🇸 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT · 🇬🇧 10 p.m. GMTapproximately.
The undercard determines the final timing. Billam-Smith and Clarke headline a nine-fight show, with Denzel Bentley against Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-feature.
Main-card broadcast:
🇺🇸 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
🇬🇧 7 p.m. GMT
Preliminary coverage:
🇺🇸 12 pm ET / 9 am PT
🇬🇧 5 p.m. GMT
Sky Sports broadcasts the main card in the UK, with prelims available on its digital platforms. Paramount+ carries the prelims and main card in the US through a subscription, without a separate PPV charge.
Two June Stoppage Wins Set Up the Main Event
Both fighters arrive after punishing fights.
Billam-Smith beat Ryan Rozicki in June, with the Canadian’s corner withdrawing him after seven rounds of their Bournemouth contest. Clarke endured a rougher route on the same bill, recovering from two knockdowns before stopping Jack Massey.
Tonight’s contest carries no championship belt. For Billam-Smith, it offers a chance to strengthen his position at cruiserweight while beating an opponent who twice frustrated him.
Clarke’s second amateur victory came in the 2016 national elite championship final. Beating Billam-Smith in the paid ranks would add a former world champion to his professional record and strengthen his case for bigger fights.
Billam-Smith enters at 22-2 with 14 knockoutswhile Clarke brings a 12-2 record with nine stoppages. The experience gap amounts to ten professional contests.
Both cleared the scales on Friday. Billam-Smith weighed 199.5 lbs (90.5 kg) and Clarke 198.8 lbs (90.2 kg) for their cruiserweight headliner.
Zuffa Boxing 12 Undercard Results
Confirmed results and finishing details will be added alongside the matchups below as the bouts conclude.
Follow Billam-Smith against Clarke with live round reports, scoring and the official result from London.
Chris Billam-Smith fights Cheavon Clarke over 10 rounds tonight on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US. The former WBO cruiserweight champion headlines Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, November 7.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke Round-by-Round Updates
Live reports will appear here from the opening bell, tracking clean punches, knockdowns and which fighter controls each round.
● LIVE
Chris Billam-Smith vs Chev Clarke
2026-11-07 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · Copper Box Arena, London · Paramount+, Sky Sports
Chris Billam-Smith0
AFTER0ROUNDS
Chev Clarke0
ROUNDChris Billam-SmithChev Clarke
Undercard Results
Featherweight Masood Abdulah (14-1, 8 KOs) scored two knockdowns to defeat Adan Palma (14-2) by an eight-round unanimous decision. The judges scored it 78-72, 77-73 and 76-74.
Abdulah dropped Palma with a short left hook in the opening minute, then used his jab and compact hooks to catch him coming forward. Palma fought his way back into the contest, landing heavy right hands in the fourth round that forced Abdulah to clinch.
A well-timed check left hook sent Palma down again in the sixth, slowing his attack and giving Abdulah more room to dictate the action. Abdulah worked behind his jab and continued finding the left hook over the final two rounds to secure the victory.
Vinnie Kemp (1-0, 1 KO) stopped Liam McElhinney (0-3) with a barrage of body shots at 2:33 of the opening round in their scheduled four-round middleweight bout. Making his professional debut, Kemp charged forward from the opening bell, throwing hard punches and goading McElhinney.
The referee briefly paused the action to warn Kemp about his verbals before allowing the fight to continue. Kemp resumed his attack, stalking McElhinney and driving punches into his midsection.
McElhinney bent forward and covered up against the ropes under the sustained body attack, prompting the referee to wave it off. Kemp’s aggression gave him a quick debut victory, although McElhinney offered little to test him.
When Does Billam-Smith vs Clarke Start?
Main-event ring walks: 🇺🇸 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT · 🇬🇧 10 p.m. GMTapproximately.
The undercard determines the final timing. Billam-Smith and Clarke headline a nine-fight show, with Denzel Bentley against Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-feature.
Main-card broadcast:
🇺🇸 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
🇬🇧 7 p.m. GMT
Preliminary coverage:
🇺🇸 12 pm ET / 9 am PT
🇬🇧 5 p.m. GMT
Sky Sports broadcasts the main card in the UK, with prelims available on its digital platforms. Paramount+ carries the prelims and main card in the US through a subscription, without a separate PPV charge.
Two June Stoppage Wins Set Up the Main Event
Both fighters arrive after punishing fights.
Billam-Smith beat Ryan Rozicki in June, with the Canadian’s corner withdrawing him after seven rounds of their Bournemouth contest. Clarke endured a rougher route on the same bill, recovering from two knockdowns before stopping Jack Massey.
Tonight’s contest carries no championship belt. For Billam-Smith, it offers a chance to strengthen his position at cruiserweight while beating an opponent who twice frustrated him.
Clarke’s second amateur victory came in the 2016 national elite championship final. Beating Billam-Smith in the paid ranks would add a former world champion to his professional record and strengthen his case for bigger fights.
Billam-Smith enters at 22-2 with 14 knockoutswhile Clarke brings a 12-2 record with nine stoppages. The experience gap amounts to ten professional contests.
Both cleared the scales on Friday. Billam-Smith weighed 199.5 lbs (90.5 kg) and Clarke 198.8 lbs (90.2 kg) for their cruiserweight headliner.
Zuffa Boxing 12 Undercard Results
Confirmed results and finishing details will be added alongside the matchups below as the bouts conclude.
Tim Tszyu seeks to become Australia’s third multi-divisional boxing world champion when he competes for Erislandy Lara’s WBA middleweight title next month, and ahead of the action, trainer Robert Garcia has offered his thoughts on the fight.
Tszyu lost his WBO super-welterweight title in a defeat to Sebastian Fundora back in 2024 and twice failed to reclaim 154lb honours, both against Bakhram Murtazaliev and in a rematch with Fundora.
Since then, the Aussie has stepped up to middleweight and scored a career-best win over Errol Spence Jr earlier this yearand now, the 32-year-old could join lead trainer Jeff Fenech and Liam Paro as his nation’s third two-weight world champion, if he can trump 43-year-old.
Speaking with ProBox TVRobert Garcia, who trains a potential future Tszyu opponent in Vergil Ortiz, admitted that he is leaning towards the home fighter, but noted that Lara will not be phased by competing in the challenger’s backyard.
“We can probably lean towards Tim Tsyzu because he is fighting at home, in front of his hometown, but Lara is not the fighter that brings in a lot of fans following him.
“He doesn’t have a following, he is not one that is going to sell out arenas, so even if it is in the United States, it is likely that most of the people are going to be [there] for Tim Tszyu because Australians do travel and Tim Tszyu has a lot of fans.
“For Lara, going to Australia is like going to Las Vegas or going to New York because he never has that following anyways. Anywhere he goes, he is going to be against the crowd. So, I think for him it is going to be one of those performances where it doesn’t make a difference if he is going to Tim Tsyzu’s hometown.”
Tszyu-Lara takes place at the Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, Australia on Sunday 13 December.
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