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Terence 'Bud' Crawford has been stripped of his WBC super-middleweight title due to unpaid sanctioning fees, with the WBC citing lack of response to multiple communications as the reason. The vacant title will now be contested by Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian Mbilli.
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become the first male boxer to hold three unified division titles, winning the super middleweight crown in a record-breaking fight at Allegiant Stadium with over 70,000 attendees and a $47.23 million gate, marking a significant moment in boxing history.
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become the first male boxer in the four-belt era to hold undisputed titles in three weight classes, showcasing a masterful performance at Allegiant Stadium.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford both weighed in at 167.5 pounds before their highly anticipated super middleweight boxing match in Las Vegas, with Crawford making a career-high weight as he moves up in weight classes to challenge Alvarez for multiple titles.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to fight in a highly anticipated boxing match for all the super middleweight belts, with Crawford moving up two weight classes to challenge Canelo, the reigning champion and boxing superstar, in a bout that could challenge traditional weight class notions and showcase a clash of two of the sport's best fighters.
Terrence Crawford is moving up two weight classes to fight Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title, aiming to become the first male boxer to be an undisputed champion in three different categories. Despite being an underdog and facing a weight and experience advantage for Alvarez, Crawford is confident and motivated to make history in their Las Vegas bout promoted by Riyadh Season and streamed globally by Netflix.
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard predicts that the winner of the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight will be determined by who wants it more, emphasizing the significance of desire in the outcome of this highly anticipated super-fight.
Christian Mbilli won a first-round TKO against Maciej Sulecki, earning the WBC interim super middleweight title and positioning himself for a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez in 2026, possibly on the undercard of Canelo's upcoming bout.
Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo both weighed in at 167.4 pounds ahead of their fight for Alvarez's four 168-pound titles. Charlo, the undisputed junior middleweight champion, moved up in weight for this opportunity after his twin brother, Jermall, was unable to compete. Alvarez expressed confidence in Charlo's ability to handle the weight and sees the extra pounds as an advantage for him. The fight will take place on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Terence Crawford, the undisputed 154-pound champion, has set his sights on Jermell Charlo, despite Charlo's upcoming challenge for Canelo Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight championship. Crawford expressed his intention to face Charlo on Instagram, to which Charlo responded with enthusiasm. Crawford even complimented Charlo on his media presence. Charlo has stated that he plans to move back down to junior middleweight after his fight with Alvarez to face Crawford.
David Benavidez's representatives have reportedly offered Canelo Alvarez a $50 million purse for a super middleweight title bout. The actual purse would be around $40 million, with gate revenue and PPV upside pushing the total package to close to $50 million. Alvarez has not responded to the offer yet, but has been angling for a rematch with Dmitry Bivol. A fight with Benavidez could be a better fight in the ring and a more compelling business proposition.
Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship on Saturday night, winning a wide unanimous decision against John Ryder in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez dominated almost every round with his left to the body and right hand to the head, and while Ryder managed to survive until the final bell, he never managed to score a knockdown. Alvarez is now considering a rematch with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, but his options for his next fight are wide open.
Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his undisputed super middleweight title against John Ryder in a unanimous decision win in front of over 50,000 fans at Estadio Akron in Mexico. Ryder put up a brave fight, getting up off the canvas in the fifth round, but Alvarez outclassed him throughout the 12-round battle.
Canelo Alvarez dominated challenger John Ryder in a bloody and brilliant fight, winning by unanimous decision and setting up a potential rematch against Dmitry Bivol this fall. Ryder showed heart but couldn't stay competitive on the scorecards. The fight took place in Estadio Akron near Alvarez's hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, allowing his 93-year-old grandmother to see him fight for the first time in his professional career. Bivol remains the only person to defeat Alvarez outside of Floyd Mayweather, and reportedly wants to hold the rematch at super middleweight in a bid for Alvarez's titles.
Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight championship against John Ryder in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez is targeting a rematch with Dmitry Bivol should he retain his four super middleweight world titles against Ryder. Ryder enters the fight as WBO interim champion, a distinction he won in his most recent outing against Zach Parker. CBS Sports will be providing live coverage of the fight.