The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas witnessed a historic night as Terence Crawford defeated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, ending the Mexican’s undefeated run in the super middleweight division. Following the bout, the 35-year-old addressed both the fans in attendance and millions of supporters online with a heartfelt message.

What did Canelo say in the ring?

Minutes after the fight, Álvarez grabbed the microphone to share his first reaction in front of the Las Vegas crowd. Despite the loss, he insisted on focusing on the bigger picture of his career:
“A defeat doesn’t define me. It doesn’t define me. By being here, I’ve already won,” Canelo declared.

The Mexican star also underlined that his preparation had been top-notch and gave credit to his rival. “I trained really well, all my respect to Crawford, I did what I had to do,” he added.

What message did he share on social media?

Later that night, Álvarez extended his words through his social platforms, showing gratitude and humility:
“I feel very proud of everything I’ve achieved so far; of course you always want to win, but now it’s my turn to accept this defeat with humility and learning. I’m very thankful to my team for all the sacrifices we’ve made together over the years. I’ve already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me.”

His statement highlighted not only resilience but also the perspective of a fighter who has lived the highs and lows of boxing at the very top.

What did he say about Crawford and his own legacy?

Canelo did not hesitate to recognize his opponent’s performance, calling Crawford “a great fighter” and expressing his willingness to meet again in the ring: “It’s incredible to share defeat with a great fighter like him. And if we do it again, I’ll be happy to share the ring with such a great champion.”

Looking back at his career, Álvarez reminded fans that his legacy is already built on risk-taking and monumental challenges. “I’ve already done a lot in boxing. My legacy is already there, and I’ll keep taking the risks I want to take,” he concluded.