Terence Crawford has once again proven why he is considered one of the greatest boxers of his generation. In a masterful performance, Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, reclaiming the No. 1 spot in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings. This victory marks Crawford as the only men's fighter in the four-belt era to be undisputed champion in three divisions: junior welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight.

Crawford's Historic Victory

Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) moved up two weight classes to challenge Canelo for the undisputed super middleweight championship. Despite the close scorecards (116-112, 115-113, and 115-113), Crawford's dominance was undeniable. He outclassed Canelo, leaving the Mexican superstar flustered and frustrated by the end of the fight.

Canelo's Decline

Canelo Alvarez (62-3-2, 39 KOs), a four-division champion, suffered his first defeat since losing to Dmitry Bivol in May 2022. Following this loss, Canelo drops two spots to No. 10 in the rankings. The boxing world is now questioning whether we are witnessing the twilight years of one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time.

Other Notable Fighters

• Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) remains a formidable force in the heavyweight division, securing the No. 2 spot.
• Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) slipped one spot to No. 3 despite a commanding victory over Murodjon Akhmadaliev.
• Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) holds steady at No. 4, with a potential showdown against David Benavidez on the horizon.

The Rankings Formula

The rankings are based on a descending points system, with a first-place vote awarding 10 points, a second-place vote awarding nine points, and so on. A tie goes to the fighter with the highest ranking, then the one with the most votes at that ranking.

Future Fights to Watch

• Terence Crawford: Next fight TBA
• Oleksandr Usyk: Next fight TBA
• Naoya Inoue: Dec. 27 vs. David Picasso
• Dmitry Bivol: Next fight TBA

With these exciting developments, the boxing world is eagerly anticipating the next chapter in these fighters' careers. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis.