“THE SHOCK OF THE CENTURY!” Canelo Álvarez Collapses After Losing $600 Million in a Shocking Loss to Terence Crawford!
April 15, 2025 – The boxing world is in shock following the unexpected outcome of the fight of the century between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford, which took place last night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canelo, the undisputed king of the super middleweight divisions, suffered a devastating tenth-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Crawford, a fighter who moved up from welterweight to face him. But beyond the loss of the fight, Canelo now faces a massive financial crisis: an estimated loss of over $600 million due to betting, sponsorships, and contracts affected by this outcome.
The Fight That Changed Everything
Canelo Álvarez (60-3-2, 39 KOs), who had dominated the super middleweight division for years, was the overwhelming favorite to defeat Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), known for his speed and surgical precision in the lighter weight classes. However, Crawford, nicknamed “Bud,” showed why he is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. From the first round, Crawford used his speed and evasive movements to frustrate Canelo, landing quick combinations and dodging the Mexican’s powerful punches.
The turning point came in the tenth round, when Crawford landed a left hook to Canelo’s liver, followed by a devastating uppercut that sent him to the canvas. Although Canelo got up, the referee stopped the fight when he saw he couldn’t properly defend himself. The crowd of 65,000 at Allegiant Stadium fell silent as Crawford celebrated his historic victory.
A visibly emotional Crawford told ESPN after the fight: “I knew I could do it. Canelo is a great fighter, but I’m a different fighter. I moved up in weight to prove I’m the best in the world, and I did it!”
A Monumental Financial Loss
Canelo’s defeat not only marked the end of his reign in the super middleweight division, but also triggered an unprecedented financial collapse. According to Forbes, Canelo had invested more than $300 million in personal and promotional bets for this fight, confident in his victory. Furthermore, sponsors such as Under Armour and Tecate, who had signed multimillion-dollar contracts with him, have begun negotiations to withdraw following this defeat, representing an additional loss of $200 million.
Added to this is the impact on his promotion, Canelo Promotions, which had secured exclusive streaming deals with DAZN worth $100 million, now at risk due to his declining reputation. In total, analysts estimate Canelo’s financial loss exceeds $600 million, a devastating blow to the Mexican boxer who was once considered one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
Canelo’s Emotional Collapse
After the fight, Canelo was seen leaving the ring with tears in his eyes, a rare moment for a man known for his stoicism. At a press conference afterward, visibly shaken, Canelo admitted: “I didn’t expect this. Crawford was better tonight, and I accept that. But it hurts, not just in the ring, but in everything I’ve built.”
Sources close to Canelo’s team revealed to TMZ that the boxer broke down emotionally in the locker room, unable to process the magnitude of the defeat and its consequences. His trainer, Eddy Reynoso, attempted to console him, but Canelo, according to witnesses, was “devastated” and could barely speak.
Reactions and Canelo’s Future
Canelo’s defeat has generated a flurry of reactions on social media. On X, fans expressed their disbelief: “I never thought I’d see Canelo go down like that. Crawford is a monster,” wrote one user. Another commented: “Canelo gave it his all, but the money he lost… that’s what really hurts.”
For his part, Terence Crawford is now positioning himself as the new pound-for-pound king of boxing, and there’s already talk of potential clashes with other legends like Errol Spence Jr. or even a return to welterweight to unify more titles. Meanwhile, Canelo’s future is uncertain. At 34, some experts believe this defeat could mark the beginning of the decline of his career, while others are confident the Mexican will return stronger than ever.
Canelo Álvarez’s collapse, both in the ring and outside of it, has shaken the boxing world. The question now is: can the Mexican “King” recover from this historic fall, or will this be the end of an era? Only time will tell.
