🥊 The Gutter Report: Crawford Shocks Canelo in Vegas
Exactly How I Called It
Yesterday, LFTG Radio broke down the matchup, calling for Terence “Bud” Crawford to outbox Canelo Álvarez and win by decision.
Tonight, under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium, that prediction came to life.
The Fight — Round by Round
Rounds 1–4:
Canelo came out aggressive, targeting the body. Crawford circled, slid off the ropes, and touched him with jabs and check counters. While Canelo landed some heavy shots to the midsection, Bud’s defense and sharpness won him the early edge.
👊🏾 Crawford lands a clean left on Canelo, showing his precision while avoiding counters.
Rounds 5–8:
Canelo tried to close distance, throwing hooks upstairs. Crawford switched gears, showing patience, letting Canelo lunge, then countering with pinpoint left hands. By the 6th, the difference in accuracy was obvious — Crawford landing clean, Canelo swinging air.
Rounds 9–12:
Canelo needed a knockout but couldn’t trap Bud. Crawford’s movement, ring generalship, and composure sealed it. In the championship rounds, Crawford was landing the sharper punches, making Canelo look flat-footed. The fight ended with Bud in control, a masterclass in discipline.
🥊 The jab that defined the fight - Crawford beating Canelo to the punch all night long.
Styles Make Fights
Crawford’s Style: Slick southpaw movement, calculated counters, footwork that stole space from Canelo. A chess player in gloves.
Canelo’s Style: Pressure, power, body work. Effective against most, but tonight neutralized by superior timing.
Crawford showed why skills pay the bills.
The Outcome
When the decision was read: Crawford by unanimous decision.
The belts came his way, the cameras flashed, and a new era was written in front of the world.
🏆 Terence “Bud” Crawford stands crowned with multiple world titles after dethroning Canelo Álvarez.
Legacy Cemented
This win lifts Bud into rare air. Multiple undisputed championships, undefeated record, and now the man who beat Canelo on the biggest stage. His legacy is sealed as one of the greatest of this generation.
Post-fight, Max Kellerman asked if this might be the last fight of his career. Bud’s response: “I don’t know. I’ve gotta sit down with my team and talk about it.” That answer shows a man at peace — secure in legacy, open to what comes next.
🎤 Post-fight, Crawford tells Max Kellerman he’s unsure what comes next: “I’ve gotta sit down with my team.”
The Money Talk
Pre-fight reports pegged Crawford’s purse at around $10 million, with Canelo’s at upwards of $150 million due to sponsorship and global streaming deals. No official word yet on bonus splits or future offers — but after tonight, Crawford’s negotiating power is at its peak.
💬 Did you ride with Crawford like I told you — or were you doubting until the final bell?
Good morning and Godspeed.
— Elliott Carterr
📺 YouTube: LFTG Radio
