After a brief period out of the limelight, Canelo Alvarez has finally opened up about his recent defeat to Terence Crawford during their fight in Las Vegas.
The match took place at Allegiant Stadium and made history by attracting a staggering 70,482 spectators—the biggest audience for a boxing event in Las Vegas!
Crawford, who moved up two weight classes, dominated the ring from the middle rounds onward, wrapping up the fight with scorecards of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. This marked a significant moment for Alvarez, as it was his first loss at super middleweight and only his third defeat in his entire career, following setbacks against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
Following the unanimous decision loss, the Mexican boxer took to X to express his feelings. In his statement, he showed respect for Crawford and reflected on his journey while pondering his next steps.
Alvarez wrote his sentiment, saying, “I feel proud of everything I’ve accomplished; winning is always the goal, but I embrace this loss with humility and growth. I’m extremely thankful for my team and the sacrifices we’ve made together through the years.
‘In a way, I’ve already won, as I’m surrounded by my family and countless fans who continually support me ❤️’
“¡Viva México, Cabrones! 🇲🇽”
In his message, Canelo displayed immense respect for Crawford while reinforcing his commitment to bounce back, despite this setback. Crawford, now 37, is the first male boxer to hold three unified division titles.
Crawford’s tactical jabs and movement effectively disrupted Alvarez’s flow, and by the sixth round, Alvarez faced swelling under his right eye—which noticeably dented his chance of victory.
Meanwhile, Crawford found clear openings, ultimately increasing his grip on the match and guiding the fight toward his unexpected win.
This loss carries serious implications for the 35-year-old Alvarez, whose record is now 63-3-2. Fans are left speculating whether he will change his approach and face another opponent or aim for a rematch with the only three boxers that have bested him.
As for Crawford, he’s now riding high following this remarkable victory, and the world awaits to see who he’ll choose to battle next.
Having secured his legacy across multiple weight classes, reports suggest that Crawford might face David Benavidez in the future—an idea raised by Saudi Arabian sports promoter Turki Alalshikh after Saturday’s fight.
