On Saturday night, September 13, 2025, the boxing world witnessed a historic fight at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. There, American Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Saul “Canelo” Alvarez by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112 and 115-113 (x2), to take the undisputed super middleweight crown and become the first fighter in the four-belt era to win three different divisions.
Just a few hours after the impact of the defeat, Canelo broke the silence through his social networks and shared a message full of humility and gratitude to his team, his fans and his family.
Canelo breaks silence after Crawford defeat
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Through his Instagram account, Canelo Alvarez acknowledged the outcome of the fight and stressed that, although he always seeks victory, this time it was his turn to accept defeat:
Me siento muy orgulloso de todo lo que he conseguido hasta ahora; siempre se quiere ganar, pero acepto esta derrota con humildad y aprendizaje
Canelo Álvarez
The boxer from Guadalajara, who has more than 60 professional fights in his career, emphasized that every experience in the ring leaves a lesson.
Even in moments as painful as losing a championship on one of the most symbolic dates for Mexico.
Pride in your team and thanks to the fans
In his message, Canelo acknowledged those who accompany him in each camp and in each preparation, highlighting the importance of working together:
“I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we have made together over the years.”
The Jalisco native also emphasized that, beyond the result, he feels like a winner because he has the support of millions of fans in Mexico and in the Hispanic community in the United States, who have accompanied him at every stage of his career:
“I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me.”
In cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Phoenix, thousands of fans gathered to follow the fight, coinciding with the Grito de Independencia weekend.
This gave the fight a special meaning for the Mexican community abroad.
An acknowledgement to Fernanda Gómez
Canelo closed his message with a special thank you to his wife, Fernanda Gomez, who reappeared publicly in the arena just five weeks after giving birth to the couple’s second daughter, Eva Victoria.
“Finally, thanks to Fernanda, my wife; for her patience and for not letting go of my hand throughout this process.”
The businesswoman and influencer was captured at the venue accompanied by her daughters, reflecting the unconditional support of the family at a key moment for the Mexican boxer.
Canelo’s legacy lives on
Although the loss to Crawford marks a before and after in his career, Canelo Alvarez’s career remains one of the most successful in Latino boxing history.
With titles in four divisions and a decade of dominating the international scene, his name remains among the sport’s greats.
The Sept. 13 fight not only crowned Crawford as the best pound-for-pound fighter today.
It also showed a human Canelo, willing to humbly acknowledge a loss and appreciate what he considers his greatest victory: his family and the unwavering support of his fans.
