History-maker Crawford Stuns Canelo In Vegas

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ByKal Sajad

BBC Sport journalist astatine Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

History-maker Terence Crawford stunned Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez connected points successful Las Vegas, becoming nan first antheral combatant successful nan modern era to clasp undisputed titles successful 3 weight divisions.

In beforehand of 70,000 fiercely pro-Alvarez fans astatine Allegiant Stadium, Crawford - jumping up 2 weight divisions - delivered a masterclass, underlining his position arsenic boxing's pound-for-pound star.

The unbeaten 37-year-old from Ohio showcased his afloat arsenal of skill, defence, powerfulness and timing, leaving Alvarez, 35, clinging connected astatine nan last doorbell and silencing nan partisan crowd.

Despite nan judges scoring it tighter than expected - 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 - nan verdict capped disconnected a defining performance, connected nan grandest stage, that will beryllium remembered agelong successful nan sport's history.

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