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Barrera Hails Crawford as De La Hoya Taunts Canelo After Upset

Expert reaction to Crawford's performance now leads coverage, with attention to the routine belt handover.

Overview

  • Terence Crawford defeated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas to claim the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super‑middleweight titles.
  • Marco Barrera praised Crawford’s display, saying he “me tapó la boca,” and highlighted a sustained southpaw strategy that kept Álvarez from closing distance across 12 rounds.
  • Óscar De la Hoya mocked Álvarez’s showing, saying Crawford “lo hizo quedar como tonto,” and he also said Floyd Mayweather Jr. wagered $50,000 on a Crawford victory.
  • El Comercio reported that Crawford returned the physical championship belts to Álvarez as part of a standard process before the new champion receives personalized straps.
  • The fight drew a reported crowd of more than 70,000 at Allegiant Stadium, underscoring the event’s scale one week after the result.