The night that millions expected ended with a historical shaking in the world of boxing. In a fight loaded with tension, expectation and pride, Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez was brutally knocked out by the American Terence “Bud” Crawford at 25 minutes of combat, breaking a domain streak that seemed indestructible.

 “The king has fallen!”The official narrator shouted, while the public at the T-Mobile Arena stood up, many in shock, others shouting with emotion.

 The fight that changed the story

From the first assault, Crawford demonstrated why he is considered one of the most technical and dangerous fighters pounded by the world. With an impeccable strategy, surgical patience and an impenetrable defense, he neutralized each attempted Canelo to impose his rhythm.

Canelo, meanwhile, seemed relaxed, even in excess. Some analysts said that it underestimated the speed, reading and precision of Crawford.

“Canelo was comfortable, too comfortable. And that was his downfall,”Said the former Timothy Bradley in the post-pile transmission.

 The blow that changed everything

The decisive moment came in the fifth assault. After a combination that left Canelo slightly unbalanced, Crawford connected a right -wing hook followed by a devastating upper that sent the Mexican direct to the canvas.

The referee started the account … but there was no answer.

 OFFICIAL TIME OF KO: 25 minutes and 12 seconds from the initial bell.

The stadium exploded. Canelo, stunned, tried to join while his corner ran to assist him. The undefeated, the idol, the multiple champion, had been knocked out clean by a rival who came hungry, tactic and coldness of steel.

 Immediate reactions

Terence Crawford, visibly excited but respectful, raised his hands to heaven and declared before the crowd:

“I always knew I could do it. With respect for Canelo, it’s a legend. But tonight, the moment was mine.”

Meanwhile, Canelo was taken to the dressing room without offering immediate statements. His team later confirmed that he was very healthy, without serious injuries, although emotionally devastated.

 The world reacts

Social networks exploded. The hashtag #crawfordvscanelo was a world number one trend. Sports figures, artists and millions of fans shared messages of amazement, pride and, in many cases, sadness for the fall of the Mexican idol.

“This is not a defeat. It is a call of attention,” sported journalist David Faitelson tweeted.
“Crawford has just entered history. Canelo is human. And boxing … is more alive than ever.”

 And now what?

With this victory, Terence Crawford is consolidated as the new face of world boxing, and many already place it as the undisputed number one pound per pound.

For Canelo, the future is uncertain. Some speculate on an immediate rematch, others believe that this could be the beginning of the end of an era.

One thing is safe: on July 27, 2025 he will be remembered as the day the king fell … and a new legend was born.