He fell to one knee and the tears began to flow.
Terence Crawford wanted this more than anything else. Believed in himself more than anyone. And squelched all the doubters.
Just as he did Canelo Alvarez.
Say hello to this generation’s greatest fighter. Crawford proved as much Saturday night with a unanimous decision over Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
It was evident from the opening bell at Allegiant Stadium. From his first of countless jabs. This would be Crawford’s night.
History would smile brightest on the 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska.
I’m not sure how two judges scored the fight 115-113, but it speaks to Alvarez’s popularity and being on the “A” side of the matchup. It certainly wasn’t that close. I scored it 118-110.
How good is Crawford?
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