Terence Crawford defeats Canelo Alvarez!

Mixed Martial Arts

Diego Lopes stops Jean Silva at Noche UFC. 

UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria calls out Terence Crawford.

“It’s something I want to do and I don’t think [Dana White] will tell me he doesn’t want to help me achieve my dream. I’ll have his support, I have no doubt. I’ll take some convincing but I’m sure it’ll work out.”

UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight in December 2025 and lists Lerone Murphy, Aljamain Sterling, Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev as potential opponents.

“Let’s see what happens.”

Anthony Hernandez is out of his main event bout against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver on October 18, 2025 for undisclosed reasons; Brendan Allen steps in for Hernandez’s replacement. 

Conor McGregor has withdrawn his candidacy for the Presidency in Ireland – says it’s right at this current moment but his commitment to Ireland doesn’t end here. Says he will continue to serve his people, promote them, serve Irish interests abroad and strengthen economic opportunities and advocate for transparency and responsibility in public life at home. 

Aljamain Sterling calls out Diego Lopes as a UFC Featherweight title eliminator. 

Movsar Evloev is open to a rematch with Diego Lopes. Or a fight with Lerone Murphy, either one to get a title shot against UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Lerone Murphy doesn’t think Aljamain Sterling should be in the title mix because he’s 2-2 in his last four fights. Also says that a Diego Lopes rematch with Alexander Volkanovski, not much changes.

Boxing

Terence Crawford defeats Canelo Alvarez via Unanimous Decision to become the undisputed super middleweight champion – becomes the first ever to become a three division undisputed champion. 

Eddie Hearn claps back at Dana White who said he’s promoted two of the three biggest fights in boxing.

“One of them was Mayweather-McGregor, that’s not one of the biggest fights in the history of boxing. Canelo vs Crawford isn’t even his fight, it’s Turki Alalshikh’s fight. He got invited to be the promoter.”

Terence Crawford wasn’t worried about Canelo Alvarez’s power – says he’s been hit harder. Says the moment he knew he would beat Alvarez was when he signed the contract. Crawford says there’s nothing haters can say now.

Canelo Alvarez says Crawford is a great fighter, that he [Alvarez] tried his best and came up short and gives Crawford all the credit and that Crawford has everything.

“I tried my best and could not figure out the style.”

Canelo Alvarez picks between Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather Jr. 

British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46, with police confirming his body was found in Hyde, UK and no suspicious circumstances are suspected. The news was first reported by the BBC and confirmed by other major outlets including Sky Sports and TMZ. Known as 'The Hitman' Hatton was celebrated for his fierce fighting style and won titles in two weight classes before retiring in 2012.

Terence Crawford speaks on UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

“When he saw me at the UFC [PI] and came up and shook my hand saying what’s up, I didn’t even know who he was. If you wanted to fight me, you had the opportunity to tell me.”

Terence Crawford says Ilia Topuria is nowhere near the level of Conor McGregor and to not compare the two. Crawford says he doesn’t know Topuria and he watches a lot of MMA.

Terence Crawford on comparisons with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“Floyd was the greatest in his era. I’m the greatest in my era. There ain’t no need to compare.”

Jake Paul reacts to Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. 

Netflix confirms the worldwide viewership for the Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez live broadcast was 41M.

Culture

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