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Boxing Legends React to Terence Crawford's Dominant Win Over Canelo Alvarez

[HPP] Canelo AlvarezSeptember 21, 202512 min
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Crawford's Dominant Performance

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by decision, controlling the pace and frustrating the champ.
  • ๐ŸฅŠ Crawford's slick movement and countering made Canelo miss and look ordinary throughout the fight.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ A 12th-round counter by Crawford rocked Canelo, demonstrating power Canelo previously underestimated.

Canelo's Unexpected Frustration

  • ๐Ÿ˜ค Canelo, known for his composure, showed visible frustration and a desire to leave the ring.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ His body language revealed a stripped aura, making him appear vulnerable and without answers.
  • ๐Ÿง  Crawford's skill made Canelo look human and defeated, a stark contrast to his previous reputation against other hard hitters.

Andre Ward's High Praise

  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Boxing legend Andre Ward declared Crawford the "GOAT of this generation."
  • โœ… Ward emphasized that Crawford has conquered it all, suggesting he might retire on top.
  • ๐Ÿ’ช He highlighted Crawford's strength and wrestling background, noting his success despite boiling down weight for years.

Teofimo Lopez's All-Time Ranking

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Teofimo Lopez elevated Crawford's status, calling him a "top 10 all-time" boxer.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Lopez noted Crawford's journey from lightweight to defeating the Mexican king, rewriting boxing history.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฃ He observed Canelo's heavy feet and Crawford's composure under pressure, leading to Canelo questioning himself.

Lennox Lewis's Critical Analysis

  • ๐ŸฅŠ Lennox Lewis criticized Canelo for "shadowboxing air" and "swinging at ghosts" during the fight.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Lewis noted Crawford's strategy of stacking combinations rather than chasing a knockout, drowning Canelo with skill.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š He disagreed with judges, stating Canelo only won about three rounds, implying the official scorecards were too generous.

Crawford's Legacy and Future

  • ๐Ÿ† Crawford's victory solidified his legacy and established him as the new face of boxing.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Discussions about his future include potential fights against David Benavidez at 168 or Dmitry Bivol at 175.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ The win proved that skill and "dog mentality" overcome size, making Crawford the undisputed pound-for-pound king.
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