Well, you know, uh, them is his titles, you know, it’s all respect, you know, like I told everybody for for, you know, a long time. I’m like, man, me and me and me and Canelo, you know, I got a lot a ton of respect for Canelo. You know, I’m a fan of Canelo. Always been a fan of Canelo.

 And, you know, I wanted to be the one that give him back his belts. I didn’t want my team handing back his belts. I wanted to be the one that, uh, give him back his belts. The only thing I told him was that you could not give Canelo the center of the ring. And early you gave it to him, but then he started out boxing and outsmarting with it and he started taking it back at the right time. So he studied the film very well.

He knew when to fight, when to move left and when to move right. Very smart fight. He completely frustrated Canelo. The only thing I wonder is if Crawford was born and made in a laboratory and attest to, you know, because that was science. That was pure science. No, no two ways about it. The arena just witnessed history.

 Crawford has shocked the world, dethroning Canelo in a fight nobody thought could end this way. The air is electric. Pros are stunned and reactions are pouring in as boxing enters a new era. And then in the middle of it all, Crawford’s father stepped forward. He stated, “I knew my son was that good.” The words came with calm certainty, not shock.

 They carried the years of sweat, long nights, and belief only a father could hold. It was a reminder that greatness doesn’t appear overnight. It’s built brick by brick. In that single line, he summed up a lifetime of faith and a victory that changed boxing story forever. And just when the dust seemed to settle, Roy Jones stepped in with his take.

 His words carried the authority of someone who’s lived inside the ring and knows greatness when he sees it. Hard to beat that brother. He going to be up there somewhere close to the top five. I promise you. The statement wasn’t casual. It was a stamp from one of boxing’s finest minds. coming from Roy Jones.

 It added even more fire to Crawford’s win. It wasn’t hype. It was recognition. The kind that echoes through history. With that, Crawford’s victory wasn’t just a win. It became a measure against the very best. And now the conversation has shifted to where he stands among the immortals. And then came the words of veteran analyst Gareth A.

 Davies, a voice respected for breaking down the sport with sharp detail. His reaction carried both awe and authority, capturing the magnitude of what just happened. Absolutely. I picked Canelo because he I thought he was so much bigger, almost three weight divisions above him, but the majesty and poise of Teran Terren Crawford’s brilliance tonight was to the four.

 I had it nine rounds to three. I can just about see eight rounds to four. The 1612 score. I cannot see seven rounds to five from two of the judges. Terren Gford tonight. Thoughtness of speed of thought, speed of hands, speed of feet. Took it to Canelo when he had to. Canelo had no answers to him.

 For me, Terrence Crawford moves up to the number one pound-for-pound spot in the sport right now. Above Noi, above Alexander Usyk. He is incredible. to become historically a three-way undisputed world champion is it just beggars belief what he’s managed to do. He was immense tonight. He took it with humility.

 There was a little bit of emotion afterwards, but from first to last, I have to say it, Canelo did not have the answers for him. So, let’s take nothing away from Crawford. It was all of his doing. Oh, absolutely. He was the one that made Canelo look older, slower, and without the right answer. This wasn’t just praise. It was a technical verdict laid out with precision.

 Every observation underlined Crawford’s control. His brilliance in every phase of the fight. Coming from a seasoned eye, it wasn’t flattery, but fact, carved out of ringside truth. It placed Crawford’s performance not as an upset, but as a masterpiece. In that instant, his place at the very top of boxing’s mountain felt undeniable.

 And then came Adam Cataterall breaking it down with sharp precision. His take was less emotion, more truth, laying out exactly how Crawford dismantled a champion step by step. He schooled him. He schooled him from start to school. Listen, there it was KG at the start, don’t get me wrong. There was a little bit of nip and there was a little bit of downloading of data, seeing what the situation is.

 Interesting that for the full 12 rounds, he only boxed in South. No switching tonight. Stayed in Southport. Little bit of downloading of the data and then just gradually went through the gears up to round four and that’s when he started to put his foot down. Everything Canelo did tonight, Bud Crawford had an answer for it. Every word highlighted the control Crawford had from bell to bell.

 It was not just winning rounds. It was dictating the story of the fight. Adam’s breakdown showed how complete the performance was. Nothing left unanswered, no gap left exposed. It was a schooling in the truest sense, one that raised Crawford’s legend even higher. Adam didn’t stop there. He dug even deeper into what made this night so special.

 His words carried the raw energy of someone still fresh from witnessing history. Not only that, if you’re go back and watch the previews that we did throughout the course of the week, we said that this is a game of IQ. There’s going to be movement within the fight. You’re going to have to answer different types of questions and bring different types of game plan.

 Crawford did that. He was able to do it backwards. He was able to do it forwards. He could trade in the pocket, catch the stuff, and then counter. He was absolutely magnificent. Listen, I know this is raw and we’ve only just walked out the stadium, right? 10 minutes ago. And when when the dust settles on this, we’ll probably have better answers and better thought processes.

 And I’m sure people watching this will get stuck into the comments and maybe say, “What I’m about to say is quite outlandish.” That might be the single best performance that I have ever witnessed live. It was absolutely tremendous. You’ve got to take into consideration the weight jump. This is a man that was championing at 135, 140, 147, and obviously recently at 154, but let’s be honest, he even jumped up to 154 that to go then up to 168 and take on the former pound-for-pound number one king on a Mexican holiday weekend in Las Vegas. This wasn’t

analysis for the sake of it. It was admiration for a performance that pushed the limits of what boxing can be. The way Crawford adapted, countered, and controlled every situation was painted as a masterpiece in motion. Adam’s reflection captured the sense that we had just seen something rare, something unforgettable, a fight destined to be remembered as one of the great showcases of skill.

 Adam widened the lens, looking at the bigger picture of Crawford’s rise. His perspective made the win feel even more colossal in the weight jump. This is a man that was championed at 135, 140, 147, and obviously recently at 154. But let’s be honest, he even jumped up to £154 for that to go then up to 168 and take on the former pound-for-pound number one king on a Mexican holiday weekend in Las Vegas and managed to beat him on the cards when the judges tried to do him.

 Mate, it is out of this world what Terren Crawford just did. And he needs all the flowers in the world. He needs all the praise in the world. And I don’t think you’re wrong, mate, by saying he’s the pound-for-pound number one. It’s an ever moving list. That performance alone deserves to put him right at the top of the ch. He reminded everyone of the weight climb, the odds stacked high, and the stage set on the sport’s brightest weekend.

 It wasn’t just about beating Canelo. It was about defying everything that should have made it impossible. Adam’s words painted Crawford as more than a winner. They framed him as a history maker. With that, the victory was sealed as one of the sport’s greatest feats, worthy of every flower and every accolade. And then came Paulie Malignaggi, opening his breakdown with a statement that set the tone.

 His words didn’t just describe the fight. They framed the night as a piece of history. Terrence Bud Crawford makes history. I mean, that’s the only way I can really start out this video. A lot to unpack on an amazing uh performance by Terren Crawford. Um, wasn’t the most exciting fight, but really it was it was about Bud Crawford.

 It was about what he accomplished tonight and it was about, you know, becoming the first undisputed world champion in the four belt era in uh with in three different weight classes really. Uh and the way he did it and uh you know the class that he showed uh all throughout the preparation and and um just flawless flawless. Sorry.

Terence Crawford has had an an amazing career against a lot of very good fighters and world class fighters and honestly has barely lost a round. He highlighted what truly mattered. Crawford’s achievement and the way he carried himself. It wasn’t about flash or drama, but about dominance and composure.

 Paulie painted the picture of a fighter who has quietly built one of the most complete resumes in the sport. a career defined not only by wins, but by barely giving his opponents a single round. Paulie went deeper, zeroing in on the tactics. His analysis wasn’t just about what Crawford did. It was about how smartly he did it.

 Crawford really boxed very very well, very very intelligently. Um the the the question mark was what happens when Crawford gets hit cleanly. I’m not sure he got hit cleanly the whole fight. You know, I he got hit with some partial shots. Some shots landed cleanly, but by the time C Canelo started landing anything cleanly, I think he was hesitant because he was getting countered so much that he was taking some of the steam off the shots in order to hope to be more accurate cuz even late in the fight, there were a couple of shots that Canelo landed, but

they barely moved Crawford, you know. Uh there were some good body shots Canelo was throwing, but Crawford started countering those very, very well. I think the really the key point started coming once uh after the first round, Crawford shifted a lot and moved a lot and wanted to just kind of see where Canelo’s power was at.

 He caught a couple of shots on the gloves and I think there came a point in the first one or two rounds where Crawford said, “This guy’s not as strong as I thought because you started seeing Crawford hold his ground more and more and you started seeing Crawford, you know, doing a lot of catching and shooting.

” You know, every adjustment, every counter told the story of a fighter in full control. Paulie pointed out how even when Canelo tried to find openings, Crawford stripped the power from his punches with sheer timing and precision. It was boxing IQ at its highest level. His take showed that Crawford didn’t just survive.

 He dismantled with intelligence from the very first round. Then Paulie turned his focus to Crawford’s sharpness, detailing how frustration crept into Canelo’s game. In order to do a lot of catching and shooting, you’ve got to be willing to take the shot. Even if you’re going to block it, if a guy’s a big big puncher, even blocking it can be uncomfortable.

And Crawford started getting comfortable catching and shooting. Uh especially when Canelo tried to go to the body, Crawford was catching the shots and coming back with the counters. Sharp shots. Crawford never loaded up, but he was sharp the whole night. Sharp with the jabs. Um sharp with the counters, some some some uh wellplaced body shots as well.

 Uh Canelo landed here and there. I thought Canelo got really frustrated. I thought I felt that headbutt was a little bit more than accidental to tell you the truth when they when he cut Crawford. I thought that was a little bit more of frustration. Uh cuz the headbutt may have been accidental, but then you saw Canelo kind of dig his head in in Can in Crawford’s face.

 So, I thought there was some frustration from Canelo’s perspective cuz he he ran out of answers. The picture was clear. Crawford catching, shooting, and punishing with accuracy. It wasn’t brute force. It was discipline and timing. Pauliey’s words captured how Canelo running out of ideas resorted to rough tactics that revealed his own unraveling.

 Crawford, meanwhile, stayed icy and composed, turning every exchange into another reminder of who was truly in charge. Paulie pulled no punches in his reflection on Canelo’s character when under pressure. His breakdown was blunt, unfiltered, and carried the weight of truth. Anytime Canelo has been down in his career, he has not shown an ability to both make an adjustment nor go for it and put his balls on the line.

 Not saying he’s got no hard, obviously Cano has been a very good fighter. I’m just saying there’s a reason why the Mexican greats all have criticism for this guy. you know, Marquez, Morales, Barrera, and he’s done disrespectful things to them, like not getting like block their credentials from his fights and things of that nature, not let them cover fights.

 This is what they’re talking about, dude. Every time this guy is behind, every time this guy needs to put his balls in the line, he just cruises to a decision loss and is content to do it. And then afterwards says, “Viva Mexico and his groupies just just uh appease him and clap.” These guys come from a different cloth. You know, the Mexican machismo of the old school greats in Mexican boxing is a different level.

 You, not everyone is expected to live up to it, but the Mexican fighters themselves that did live up to it, they expect the new ones to live up to it. So, when they don’t, naturally, they’re going to express that. And of course, there’s been some criticism from those kind of guys. And I’m not saying Canelo hasn’t done some really good things, guys. It’s It’s not bad.

 You can criticize a guy and still say he’s been a good fighter and all this other stuff, but I think tonight once again showed his character. The contrast was striking. Crawford stepped up when it mattered most. While Canelo seemed content to fade, Pauliey’s words cut into the heart of why Mexican legends have often been critical.

 It wasn’t about discrediting Canelo’s career, but about exposing what separates greatness from comfort. In that closing take, Crawford’s resilience shone brighter while Canelo’s limitations were laid bare. And then big John Fischer stepped in delivering his verdict with the kind of straight talk fans love.

 His reaction was short but it carried weight. Boxing master class from Terrence Crawford. Canelo tried everything. Kept coming forward, kept throwing, but as soon as he got him where he wanted him, Terrence just got out of trouble and was landing shots as he did it. Unbelievable. He made it clear just how one-sided the night had been.

 Crawford didn’t just win. He controlled every moment with skill and calm. Big John’s words summed up the gap in levels between the two men inside that ring. It wasn’t about luck or chance. It was pure mastery, and that to him was unbelievable. Big John Fischer followed up with another reflection. This time speaking with respect for both men.

 His words carried both admiration and honesty. I think there was a golfing class there and I don’t I don’t know whether Pela will be able to get that at his age in life. So, listen, two great warriors, two great champions. Honor to be here. Unbelievable. He pointed out the reality that sometimes skill sets are just too far apart to bridge.

 For Canelo, age and timing may have left him with a mountain too steep to climb. But Big Jon didn’t dismiss the fight. He called it what it was, two champions giving everything. His take balanced the thrill of Crawford’s brilliance with the respect due to a warrior who came up short. And then Johnny Fischer gave his take, breaking down the small details that made all the difference.

 His words showed how Crawford’s control wasn’t just physical. It was psychological. I thought Crawford every time, every round he came out and started that round with the first 20, 30 seconds and made made an impression on the judges. And that not only makes an impression on the judges, it sets the tone to the other fighter, they end up in a psychological state where they think they’ve got to go and chase the rest of the round.

 I just think I was waiting for that turn what Canelo does round six, round seven to turn the tide of the fight like he did against Billy Joe or Caleb Plant, but it never happened. And even though Pford’s two two weight classes down from him, It didn’t look like that. It looked like he was in complete control. He explained how Crawford set the tone from the opening seconds of each round.

That early stamp of authority forced Canelo to chase a fight he could never catch. Johnny highlighted how the turning point never came the way it had in Canelo’s past fights. Instead, Crawford looked two steps ahead, unfazed by the size difference. It was dominance disguised as rhythm. Control masked as simplicity.

 Johnny Fischer followed it up with an even stronger statement. this time putting Crawford’s win into the history books. His voice carried the weight of recognition. I’ve said that myself. I’ve never seen Canelo look that negative of his body language to round N to round 12. I’ve never seen anyone do that to Canelo and P has proved himself to be a generational great.

 He’s put himself on that Mount Rushmore of boxing and it’s great to see. And you can actually hear the start of the fight, Canelo, Canelo, Canelo. By the end, you could hear Crawford coming through. He pointed out something rare. Canelo looking negative, beaten in body language as much as on the cards. That kind of collapse had never been seen before, and it was Crawford who caused it.

 Johnny’s words placed him among the all-time greats, a generational fighter now etched into boxing’s Mount Rushmore. From the opening chance of Canelo’s name to the closing echoes of Crawford’s, the shift in energy told the story of a new king. And then Bill Haney, never one to hold back, delivered his raw take on what had just unfolded.

 His words carried the tone of someone who saw inevitability in Crawford’s greatness. Exactly. And you guys knew what was going to happen. You were in denial. That looked easier than Earl Spence. Easy money. It look a brilliant performance. Brilliant. Brilliant performance, man. Shout out to Shout out to to to team Carpet Back and that whole team, man.

 You know what I mean? He cut straight through the noise, calling it exactly as he saw it. To Bill, this wasn’t just a victory. It was domination made to look effortless. He gave full credit not only to Crawford but also to his team, recognizing the preparation behind the performance. His reaction carried both respect and realism, a nod to the brilliance that had just played out.

 It was the kind of breakdown that left no room for debate. Bill Haney followed up with a line that sealed his respect for Crawford’s place in the sport. He stated, “He deserves his place for sure. For sure.” It was short, but the simplicity made it powerful. Sometimes the biggest statements don’t need extra words. They carry their own weight.

 Bill’s respect was clear, acknowledging Crawford’s right to stand among the elite. It wasn’t hype. It was recognition from someone who knows what greatness looks like. In that single moment, he validated the night as a piece of boxing history. And then Tim Bradley weighed in, bringing the eye of a former champion to the moment.

 His words carried the authority of someone who has been in those trenches himself. a year out of the ring. I think it was like 13 some odd months out of the ring. Okay. Yeah. Really? Yeah. Two weight classes. Think about that. Yep. He had surgery early at the beginning of the year. Surgery on shoulder surgery, right? Not sure which one.

 And to come in here and to put on that type of performance against Canelo that actually is coming off of performance, right? You expected Canelo to be sharp. He was sharp. However, what Crawford did was he took the air out of the ball. Yeah. He used this. That’s what boxing is about, people. It’s about this strategy. That’s what he had. He used his feet.

 He understood Canelo every single movement. That’s why Canelo couldn’t land any shots on him. He knew what was coming. He knew that the looping right hand was going to come from the southpaw position. So, what did he do? Hold the phone. He knew that the hook to the body was going going to come.

 What did he do? Block. And he shot up a counter. He laid out how Crawford’s brilliance wasn’t just physical. It was mental. Strategy, timing, and anticipation turned the fight into a chess match that only one man knew how to play. Tim broke down the subtle moves, the footwork, the counters, the ability to read Canelo like an open book.

 It was a performance that highlighted not just skill, but ring IQ at the very highest level. His take reminded everyone that Crawford didn’t just fight. He outthought, outclassed, and outtimed the great Canelo. And then Teddy Atlas stepped in, delivering his trademark mix of passion and precision. His words cut deeper than analysis.

 They revealed what makes Crawford truly special. One of his great assets that we don’t hear about enough. One of those things that are not so easily as immeasurable on paper, but it’s eyes, vision, focus. Yeah. We know the physical ones we talk about and we understand so easily. speed, power, you know, quickness, legs, all that stuff.

 But eyes, just radar, this guy’s got infrared, you know, the I said it yesterday when I was doing a thing with Stephen A. I said, they said, “What’s the biggest difference?” I said, “The biggest difference, remember the first time you watching TV, regular TV, and the first time you saw 3D?” You said, “Wow, 3D. Wow, that that’s different. That’s better.

 That’s this guy. He’s 3D. the other guys old fans at Black and White TV. And I’m not knocking them. I know the Mexican fans. I love you guys, by the way. And here here come the arrows. But I I’m not knocking them. I’m just saying, like he said, he’s a generational talent. He He’s He’s better. He’s different.

 Not just because athleticism, because of physical things. He focused on the intangibles, the things you can’t measure on a scorecard. Teddy painted Crawford as a fighter who sees the ring in a way others simply cannot. A vision that feels almost superhuman. His breakdown showed that greatness isn’t only about speed or power.

 It’s about perception, awareness, and instinct. He framed Crawford as a generational talent, a man operating on another level entirely. In Teddy’s eyes, this was not just victory. It was proof of brilliance beyond the physical. And then Crawford himself spoke, his voice calm, but loaded with conviction. It was the sound of a man who had just proven exactly what he always knew.

When I set my sights on doing something and I know what I’m capable of, it’s not like a surprise to me. It’s a surprise to y’all because y’all didn’t believe me, you know, but for me, I knew I could do it and I believe that I could do it. I just needed the opportunity. He explained that belief isn’t built in the spotlight.

 It’s forged long before the world is watching. To him, this night wasn’t shock or luck. It was destiny meeting opportunity. His words showed the quiet confidence of a champion who trusted his preparation. What felt like a miracle to many was, in his eyes, simply the result of work and faith. Crawford didn’t just win. He validated his own vision.

 Crawford didn’t hesitate to reveal the exact moment his victory was certain. He stated when he signed the contract, “It wasn’t arrogance, it was certainty.” From the second the deal was sealed, he carried the unshakable belief that victory was inevitable. That mindset is what separates good fighters from legends.

 Crawford’s confidence wasn’t built on words, but on years of discipline, sacrifice, and results. His answer was short, but it told the whole story. This fight was over before the first bell ever rang. And finally, Canelo spoke. His tone carrying the weight of a champion who had given everything but fallen short. It was honest, raw, and filled with respect for what had just happened.

We already know, we knew Grafford was a great was is is a great fighter and and I did what I supposed to do, right? I tried for every way and I trained really hard and and he deserve all the credit. No, I try I try my best tonight and I just cannot no figure out the the the style. He didn’t make excuses.

 He acknowledged the truth of the night. Crawford’s style was something he couldn’t solve no matter how hard he pushed. The words showed humility, the mark of a fighter who understood when he was beaten by the better man. It wasn’t a defeat without dignity. It was recognition of greatness across the ring.

 In that moment, even Canelo’s honesty became part of Crawford’s legacy. Canelo followed up with more words from the heart, showing the mindset of a man who refuses to be broken. His message was less about defeat and more about identity. No, I feel a champion no matter what. You know, I I win no matter what. No matter what.

 And I still feel the champion. So, it is what it is. you take you need to take the loss and and accept everything and and but I’m going to continue I’m gonna continue to do it. He reminded everyone that being a champion isn’t only about belts. It’s about spirit. Even in loss, he carried himself with pride and determination. There was no sign of quitting, only the promise to keep moving forward.

 His resilience turned the moment into something bigger than the fight itself. It was a glimpse of the Warriors mentality that made him a legend. Long before this night, what a night of boxing history. Terrence Bud Crawford walked into the ring as the underdog in size, but walked out as the man who conquered Canelo, cementing his place among the very best.

 From start to finish, it was a masterclass of skill, patience, and intelligence, proving once again that greatness isn’t measured by weight, it’s measured by will. What do you think? Was this the best performance of Crawford’s career? Do you believe he is now the pound-for-pound king of boxing? And if there’s a rematch, how do you see it going? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.