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Terence “Bud” Crawford etched his name into boxing history by defeating Canelo Álvarez in a unanimous decision on Saturday night, becoming the first fighter to be undisputed champion in three weight divisions. The bout, one of the most anticipated in recent memory, not only shifted the balance of power in the ring but also drew attention to the staggering paydays that accompanied it.

How Much Did Crawford Make vs Canelo?

In the build-up to the blockbuster fight, Crawford openly revealed that his purse for the showdown was $10 million. While the figure appeared modest compared to Canelo’s earnings, Crawford insisted that the decision was driven by legacy rather than money.

“I’m doing it for the opportunity, baby. The legacy outweighs the money,” Crawford said on a podcast before the bout, as per a report by CBS.

The figure aligns with his statements, though it does not account for potential revenue from pay-per-view (PPV) shares, sponsorships, or future promotional boosts.

How Much Did Canelo Get Paid?

Canelo Álvarez, one of the biggest draws in combat sports, reportedly walked away with a far larger paycheck. UFC CEO Dana White suggested during fight week that Canelo was “probably” guaranteed at least $100 million for the clash, with estimates ranging up to $150 million.

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Terence Crawford isn’t interested in hearing about comparisons to Floyd Mayweather.

Crawford chased greatness in a bid for the undisputed super middleweight championship this past Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. He challenged Canelo Alvarez for all the gold at 168 pounds. It was a sizable jump up in weight for “Bud,” but he turned in a brilliant performance to nab two 115-113 scores and one 116-112 score for the unanimous decision victory.

It’s a monumental win for Crawford, who has cemented himself as one of the all-time greats. With Crawford’s resume and elite ability, he’s drawn comparisons to Mayweather, a well-

Canelo Alvarez fell short against Terence Crawford in their super fight, but will his in-ring career continue?

Alvarez arrived at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday as the undisputed super middleweight champion of boxing. He hadn’t suffered a defeat since May 2022 when he dropped a unanimous decision to Dmitry Bivol . Crawford entered the fight with an undefeated record and two undisputed distinctions on his resume.

Ultimately, “Bud” fought the exact fight he envisioned. While Alvarez tried cracking the code of Crawford, he was denied more often than not. Crawford defeated Alvarez via unanim

During a decade already deep with multiple contenders for best boxer of this era, the battle for the No. 1 pound-for-pound slot can sometimes feel like a revolving door based upon one’s most recent performance. 

Terence Crawford has held the top spot before, most notably following his one-sided dismantling of Errol Spence Jr. in 2023 to become the four-belt, undisputed champion. But even with the recent success from his legendary contemporaries like Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue, it’s just short of impossible to deny “Bud” a return trip to the top of the mountain following last Saturday’s victory over Canelo Alvarez.

Just two weeks shy of turning 38, Crawford scored the most impressive and historical victory of his 42-fight career by moving up two weight classes to commandeer all four of Alvarez’s super middleweight world titles. Crawford didn’t just double down on his already impressive legacy by becoming the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three different weight classes, he likely succeeded Alvarez as the new face of boxing for as long as he remains active. 

The best part about Crawford’s performance is that he didn’t just attempt to rely on the advantages he would bring up in weight with him, such as speed and slickness. Knowing he would need more than that to overcome such a legendary foe such as Alvarez, Crawford embarked essentially upon a two-year journey to systematically add size while carefully analyzing every part of Alvarez’s game. 

For all of the talk about the size difference between them, it became clear fairly early that Crawford, who held advantages of one inch in height and nearly four inches in reach, wasn’t going to need to hide from Alvarez. With his body filled out from a muscular standpoint to a 168-pound frame, Crawford was able to make this matchup more about skill than anything else. 

When he needed to outbox Alvarez, Crawford did so, opening the fight as a southpaw and never once returning to his default orthodox stance. But even more importantly, when it was time to stand and trade with the supposedly bigger puncher, Crawford was just as eager to accept the challenge as he was able to thrive in the close-quarters exchanges.

Crawford also stood firm in the face of Alvarez’s inevitable mid-fight rally, taking his opponent’s biggest punches without issue while proving to be the smarter, fresher and more dynamic fighter when it mattered most in the championship rounds to create just enough distance on the scorecards. 

There was something magical about watching Crawford duck Alvarez’s power shots and counter with even bigger ones as the two stood directly