Canelo vs. Crawford Results: Crawford Dethrones Canelo by Unanimous Decision — Full Card, Scores & Prelims

Terence “Bud” Crawford just authored another historic chapter. In a tense, tactical 12-round masterclass, Crawford outpointed Saul “Canelo” Álvarez to become the unified super middleweight champion by unanimous decision (116–112, 115–113, 115–113). It’s the signature win of an all-time résumé—and the first time Canelo has been decisively beaten at 168.

Main Event — Super Middleweight Undisputed Championship

Terence Crawford def. Canelo Álvarez via UD (116–112, 115–113, 115–113) — NEW WBC/WBA/WBO/IBF Champion

Round-by-round snapshot

• R1 (10–9 Canelo): Cagey feel-out. Canelo edges it with body work and a sharp right.
• R2 (10–9 Crawford): Bud’s right jab finds rhythm; quick counters answer Canelo’s hooks.
• R3 (10–9 Crawford): Crawford’s combinations win the exchanges; Canelo lands body, but Bud’s counters score cleaner.
• R4 (10–9 Canelo): Canelo closes distance, thuds to body, sneaks a right upstairs at the bell.
• R5 (10–9 Canelo): Jabs traded; Canelo’s steadier pressure and digging left downstairs sway it.
• R6 (10–9 Crawford): Momentum shift—Bud strings combos, smiles off body shots, finishes strong upstairs.
• R7 (10–9 Crawford): Volume and jabs pile up for Bud; Canelo traps him, but Crawford lands the better counters.
• R8 (10–9 Canelo): Body assault from Canelo slows Bud; both trade, but the champ’s ribs work stands out.
• R9 (10–9 Crawford): Wild trading, accidental clash opens Bud; Crawford still lands the cleaner late work.
• R10 (10–9 Canelo): Canelo’s right hand reappears, backs Bud up; pressure round for the champ.
• R11 (10–9 Crawford): Uppercut and crisp combos snap Canelo’s head back; Bud’s ring generalship shines.
• R12: Competitive close (noted as live summary only), but the aggregate control belongs to Crawford.

Verdict: Crawford’s jab, angles, and late-round separation carried the cards despite Canelo’s mid-fight body surge. Bud leaves with all four belts.

Co-Features & Main Card Results

Interim WBC Super Middleweight Title

Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez ends in a Split Draw (93–97, 96–94, 95–95) — Mbilli retains
Relentless phone-booth warfare. Mbilli pressed, ripped combination hooks and uppercuts; Martinez created space late and landed the heavier single shots in spots (especially R9). Close, ferocious, and fair to call even.

Super Welterweight (10 Rounds)

Callum Walsh def. Fernando Vargas Jr. via UD (100–90, 99–91, 99–91)
Walsh’s jab and body combinations controlled pace throughout. Vargas rallied in exchanges but was out-volumed and out-scored.

Heavyweight (10 Rounds)

Jermaine Franklin Jr. def. Ivan Dychko via UD (97–92, 96–93, 95–94)
Booed stretches as rhythm lagged, but Franklin finished stronger. Many had Dychko up early; judges favored Franklin’s late surge and cleaner closing work.

Super Featherweight (10 Rounds)

Mohammed Alakel def. Travis Crawford via UD (99–91, 99–91, 98–92)
Measured stick-and-move clinic from Alakel. Not a barnburner, but effective, composed, and one-sided.

Prelims

Rematch — Super Welterweight (10 Rounds)

Brandon Adams def. Serhii Bohachuk via UD (99–91, 98–92, 98–92)
High-tempo phone-booth fight. Adams’ ripping hooks to body and head and late combinations sealed a clear sweep of the rivalry.

Bantamweight (4 Rounds)

Sultan Almohammed def. Martin Caraballo via UD (40–36 x3)
Pro debut, pro composure. The 17-year-old prospect won almost every exchange behind sharp counters.

Featherweight (6 Rounds)

Reito Tsutsumi def. Javier Martinez via TKO 1 (2:18)
Tsutsumi systematically broke Martinez down, scored a knockdown, and forced a quick stoppage with precise pressure.

Middleweight (6 Rounds)

Marco Verde def. Sona Akale via TKO 4 (1:11)
Verde dominated; Akale protested the stoppage, but the referee waved it off after sustained damage.

Super Middleweight (8 Rounds)

Raiko Santana def. Steven Nelson via TKO (Ropes-held sequence; no count given)
Controversial. Nelson staggered into the ropes under fire—referee intervened and stopped it without a count. Santana’s flurry was heavy, but the finish will be debated.

🗣️ MainEvent.News | Backstage Take

Crawford just did what so few have managed at 168: solve Canelo over the long game. Bud’s economy, switch-hitting reads, and down-the-stretch dominance outweighed Canelo’s body work and bursts. The Mbilli–Martinez draw keeps the interim picture muddy, while Callum Walsh looked ready for a ranked leap. On the undercard, Adams’ rematch clinic and Tsutsumi’s first-round stoppage were the standouts; the Nelson and Akale stoppages, less so. Bottom line: this was Bud’s night—and another argument for his place among the sport’s pound-for-pound immortals.