Terence Crawford scored the biggest win of his glistening career on Saturday night, using precise striking and elegant footwork to vanquish Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision and become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world.
The Omaha, Nebraska native looked undeterred when matched up against Alvarez’s power. Whereas Alvarez lived for the erratic exchanges, Crawford was cold, calculated and crisp, chopping his opposite number down with a barrage of timely jabs, combinations and counters.
Some questioned Crawford’s chops, believing he’d be unable to compete against a more hulking presence like Alvarez. Crawford never competed at super-middleweight prior to tonight’s fight. He showed that his skillset crosses states, countries and weight classes. Armed with his new crown jewel — the undisputed super-middleweight belt — he now has the proof, too.
TERENCE CRAWFORD IS THE UNDISPUTED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION AFTER 12 ROUNDS WITH CANELO ÁLVAREZ #CaneloCrawford pic.twitter.com/SItIuhXRRu
— Netflix (@netflix) September 14, 2025
Here’s a look at how social media responded to Crawford’s momentous victory on Saturday night.
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Social media reacts to Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez
Social media was abuzz following Crawford’s triumph. Masses of boxing enthusiasts — both hardcore and casual — flocked to the internet to pay homage to the man known as Bud, one of boxing’s greatest showmen.
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Boxing fans arriving at X to delete their ‘Crawford is too small’ tweets. #CaneloVsCrawford pic.twitter.com/LSLNJakeYA
— Darren (@Darren94775262) September 14, 2025
‼️ GREATNESS WITNESSED ‼️
Terence Crawford BEATS Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to win the Ring and undisputed super-middleweight world titles 🌎👑#CaneloCrawford on Netflix l #RiyadhSeasonCard | @RiyadhSeason 🥊 pic.twitter.com/j4KaDrPDxl
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) September 14, 2025
TERENCE CRAWFORD DEFEATS CANELO
HE IS NOW THE FIRST MAN IN THE HISTORY OF BOXING TO BECOME A THREE WEIGHT UNDISPUTED CHAMPION 🏆🏆🏆
STOP DISRESPECTING HIM AND ACCEPT THAT HE IS ONE OF THE GOATS pic.twitter.com/WPZUl4r1a9
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) September 14, 2025
I actually believe Crawford may be the best fighter of all time.
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) September 14, 2025
Bud Crawford mood the entire fight vs Canelo pic.twitter.com/KFsygIOdFq
— Mars 🇨🇩 (@stupidkzzo) September 14, 2025
👑 Terence Crawford is the first fighter in men’s boxing to become a three-weight undisputed world champion in the four-belt era:
✅ Undisputed Super-Lightweight
✅ Undisputed Welterweight
✅ Undisputed Super-Middleweight#CaneloCrawford on Netflix l #RiyadhSeasonCard |… pic.twitter.com/lSwrMAAA5E— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) September 14, 2025
Kendrick Lamar only associate himself with winners. Congratulations to Terrance Crawford pic.twitter.com/wtnjq1tPKW
— kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) September 14, 2025
This all Canelo saw in that Terrence Bud Crawford fight pic.twitter.com/wOShPhpavV
— Black Dynamite (@theblackercaleb) September 14, 2025
How Crawford did Canelo the whole fight#CaneloVsCrawford pic.twitter.com/oARfy4HDA8
— TheSportsAlien 💎 🇮🇪 (@Sports_Alien_OG) September 14, 2025
That fight was tremendous. High level chess match and Crawford solved it cuz he’s an all timer. I had it 8-3 Bud plus whatever you want to do with the 1st round.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 14, 2025
Bud Crawford is the goat!!! Shoutout to Canelo as well, sorry it wasn’t your night. #CaneloVsCrawford
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) September 14, 2025
Crawford is making a legacy statement
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) September 14, 2025
