Crawford Cements P4P Legacy with Canelo Victory
Terence Crawford delivered a masterclass performance, outboxing Canelo Alvarez over 12 rounds to claim undisputed status at 154.
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In what many are calling the fight of the decade, Terence Crawford proved why he sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Crawford's switch-hitting style proved to be the puzzle that Canelo couldn't solve. Moving seamlessly between orthodox and southpaw stances, Crawford controlled distance and timing throughout the 12-round contest.
The Scorecard
The judges scored the bout 117-111, 116-112, and 116-112, all in favor of Crawford. While Canelo had moments in the middle rounds, Crawford's jab and lateral movement kept him a step ahead for the majority of the fight.
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