Crawford Makes History with Third Undisputed Title, Joining Elite Undefeated Ranks

Las Vegas, NV – Terence "Bud" Crawford has cemented his legacy in boxing history, achieving an unprecedented third undisputed world championship by defeating Canelo Álvarez in a dominant performance in September 2025. This latest victory, described by sports analyst Ariel Helwani as a "better performance" than his previous triumph over Errol Spence Jr., solidifies Crawford's status as a generational talent.

Crawford's unanimous decision win over Álvarez for the undisputed super middleweight championship marks him as the first male boxer in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed status in three different weight classes. His undefeated professional record now stands at an impressive 42-0 with 31 knockouts, adding to his prior undisputed reigns at light welterweight and welterweight.

The Omaha, Nebraska native's latest feat places him alongside an elite group of undefeated fighters currently dominating the sport. As Helwani observed in a recent social media post, "We are living in a time... where we have 3 generational greats - Usyk, Crawford, Inoue - all undefeated, all winning undisputed gold in multiple different weight classes."

Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian heavyweight sensation, is another prominent figure in this triumvirate. Usyk, with a pristine 24-0 record, has twice achieved undisputed heavyweight status, most recently by knocking out Daniel Dubois in July 2025. He previously unified all four major belts at cruiserweight in 2018, making him the first male boxer to become a three-time undisputed champion across two divisions.

Japan's Naoya "Monster" Inoue completes this trio of remarkable athletes. Inoue, holding an undefeated record of 31-0 with 27 knockouts, became an undisputed champion at bantamweight in December 2022 and then again at super bantamweight in December 2023. Despite facing tough challenges, including being knocked down in recent bouts, Inoue has consistently rallied to secure victories, showcasing his resilience and power.