Floyd Mayweather walked away with $124,000 after betting $50,000 on the underdog to win.
Terence Crawford dismantled expectations and Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday (September 13) by outpointing the Mexican superstar to claim the undisputed super middleweight crown and shake up boxing’s pound-for-pound hierarchy.
Crawford, who came in as a +148 underdog, controlled the pace from the opening round, neutralizing Canelo’s trademark power and landing cleaner, sharper shots throughout the 12-round bout. Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in favor of Crawford, who now holds titles in three different weight classes.
The Omaha, Nebraska native’s defense and ring IQ were on full display, as he slipped Canelo’s heavy punches and countered with precision. Despite Canelo’s size advantage, his blows failed to faze Crawford, who dictated the tempo and never allowed his opponent to find a rhythm.
By the middle rounds, it was clear Canelo needed a knockout to win. That moment never came.
The win not only elevates Crawford’s legacy but also sparked comparisons to boxing greats. The only modern fighter with a comparable résumé is Floyd Mayweather, who retired undefeated at 50-0 and also holds a win over Canelo.
Mayweather, who rarely speaks publicly about upcoming fights, made his opinion known after the final bell. He posted a photo of a betting slip on Instagram showing he wagered $50,000 on Crawford to win outright. The bet paid out $74,000 in profit, giving him a total return of $124,000.
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