After the fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the judges’ scorecards generated debate. Although all three saw Crawford as the winner, some scores were closer than expected. Judge Steve Weisfield gave it 116-112, while Tim Cheatham and Max DeLuca scored it 115-113.
But for Lennox Lewis, the idea that Canelo won five rounds is absurd. Speaking to Boxing King Media, the former heavyweight champion was blunt: “I would say he won like three rounds in that fight,” stating that although he had no favorite before the fight, it was evident that Terence’s technique, speed and control made the difference from the first rounds.
Why does Lennox Lewis think Terence Crawford dominated Canelo Alvarez?
From his experience and knowledge in the ring, Lewis not only saw a victory, but a boxing masterclass from Crawford. The American showed variety, moved intelligently, countered when necessary and was able to withstand Alvarez’s constant pressure without losing composure.“Terence was too fast, too elusive… He was too good”. The former champion stressed that Canelo loaded up on most of his punches, but failed to connect clearly or unsettle Crawford in a sustained manner.
A historic fight that left no doubt for the experts
Crawford took his record to 42-0 (31 KOs) and established himself as one of the most complete fighters of today. For many boxing analysts and figures, his performance against Canelo was one of the best of his career. Although the official scorecards reflect a competitive fight, voices such as Lennox Lewis give greater forcefulness to the victory.
“Crawford deserves all the credit in the world,” the Brit concluded. And his words reflect the feelings of many in the boxing community. While Canelo Alvarez faces questions about his performance and future in the division, Terence Crawford is cementing his legacy with a performance that experts say was close to perfection.
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