Canelo Alvarez has vowed that his legacy remains intact despite surrendering his undisputed super-middleweight titles to Terence Crawford in Las Vegas. The Mexican star, now 63-3-2 (39 KOs), fell short over 12 rounds at Allegiant Stadium, where Crawford earned a unanimous decision with scores of 115-113 twice and 116-112.
For Alvarez, the setback was another chapter in a storied career defined by taking on the toughest challenges. “I’m here to take risks, that’s what I came here for, my legacy is there and I’ll stay here,” he said after the fight. “I’m happy to share the ring with great fighters like him. I’ve achieved a lot in boxing and I’ve taken the risks.”
Crawford’s speed and sharp execution consistently found openings, leaving Alvarez without his belts for the first time in years. Yet the 34-year-old refused to let defeat overshadow his perspective. “I feel good, I feel strong. Crawford was a great fighter, but I feel the same as always. A defeat does not define me, I have already won. I’m happy, it was a great night for me, my career will continue.”
While the result removes him from the undisputed throne, Alvarez’s willingness to face one of the sport’s best across weight classes underscores the legacy he insists remains untouchable. Where he goes from here is uncertain, but the Mexican icon remains defiant in defeat and committed to continuing his journey at the top.
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