Terence Crawford gave Canelo Álvarez a masterclass in boxing, according to analyst

Terence Crawford surprised the boxing world last Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, by moving up from welterweight to super middleweight and defeating Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez by unanimous decision.

Crawford performance not only confirmed his technical prowess but also exposed vulnerabilities in the Mexican fighter that few had noticed, leaving experts and fans alike stunned.

Terence Crawford delivers a masterclass and dominates Canelo Álvarez

All three judges agreed to award the victory to Terence Crawford, but the conversation goes beyond the scorecards.

The fight highlighted the American’s ability to adapt to a higher weight class, control the pace of the bout, and execute strategies that neutralized Canelo strengths.

For many analysts, this display marks a turning point in the career of the Mexican fighter, who until now had been considered almost invincible in the ring.

Eduardo Camarena breaks down Crawford superiority

Renowned boxing commentator Eduardo Camarena offered a detailed analysis after the fight, explaining how Terence Crawford managed to dominate throughout all 12 rounds.

“It was a masterclass in boxing from Crawford,” Camarena said on Radio Fórmula. According to the expert, the key was Crawford combination of speed, precision, and strategy, elements that Canelo could not counter.

🥊 “Lo llevó a la escuela. Le dieron una lección de boxeo”, afirma el periodista deportivo y experto en boxeo Eduardo Camarena (@ecamarena1) sobre la pelea de Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford, quien “superó en todo” al mexicano. 👈#FórmulaNoticias con @JoseCardenas1 pic.twitter.com/94VP0FmyD3

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Camarena emphasized that, although many had predicted an Álvarez victory due to his weight advantage, Terence Crawford proved that skill and technique can overcome brute strength and reputation.

“Crawford outperformed him in every aspect: speed, skill, strategy, and effectiveness; his punches were more precise and accurate,” he added.

A result that shifts the perception of boxing’s elite

The victory of Terence Crawford not only affects the records of both fighters but also raises questions about the hierarchy in the super middleweight division.

His dominance over Canelo demonstrates that experience and tactical preparation can redefine historic rivalries and surprise even the most critical experts.

Now, Crawford is emerging as a definitive reference in the division, while Canelo will need to rethink strategies if he wants to maintain his elite status.

The lesson delivered by Terence Crawford makes it clear that in boxing, every detail matters and that a single technical exhibition can change the course of a fight and the trajectory of a fighter’s career.