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TERENCE CRAWFORD displayed remarkable skills following his stunning win against Canelo Alvarez, as he returned the newly acquired belts to the former undisputed champion.
‘Bud’ concluded the Mexican fighter’s second tenure as the undisputed super-middleweight champion with a stellar performance in Las Vegas early this morning.
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The American fighter outclassed the face of boxing throughout 12 rounds, securing a unanimous decision victory to claim the title at 168 lbs.
Crawford proudly exhibited his new titles during the post-fight press conference, displaying all the belts on the table.
After addressing the media and delivering a message to his critics, he graciously returned the belts to the dejected former champion.
Shortly after, Crawford re-entered the media tent to hand the belts back to Canelo, as new ones are expected to be issued by the sanctioning bodies in the coming weeks.
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The two exchanged words and shared a heartfelt embrace before parting ways.
Before leaving, Crawford took the time to high-five Canelo’s daughter, Maria.
Post-fight, Crawford expressed his respect for Canelo, stating, “I’m not here by accident.”
“Canelo is an incredible champion; I must recognize him as a fierce competitor whom I respect greatly.”
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“He fought like a champion,” Crawford remarked.
The Omaha native added, “I clinched the championship rounds while he was the champion. I recognized the need to finish strong.
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“This is the perfect conclusion; it’s the pinnacle. Canelo was my final challenge; there are no opponents like him left.
“Now I stand as Canelo, the face of boxing, the pound-for-pound king.”
A disheartened Canelo responded, “I’ve accomplished so much throughout my career and have consistently embraced risks in my life.
“I’m thankful to have shared the ring with outstanding athletes.
“I will forever embrace these risks because boxing is my passion.”
