On the night of Saturday, September 13, Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez was defeated by unanimous decision against American athlete Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, forcing him to hand over his four undisputed super middleweight championship belts. With quick lateral movements, Crawford managed to escape his rival’s attacks, a skill that allowed him to hurt the Guadalajara native with his powerful right jab.
Was it still an exciting fight even though Canelo was defeated?
Absolutely. However, to the disappointment of most fans present, the Mexican fighter suffered the third loss of his career. As the rounds went on, Canelo seemed to gain better form, with some arguing that he had a slow start, which ultimately cost him the fight.
Others also highlight the skill of the American, a former super lightweight champion with extensive experience in major bouts, which ultimately helped him claim all four of Canelo’s belts.
