{"id":36420,"date":"2025-09-20T05:34:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/crawford-dethrones-canelo-and-leads-the-pound-for-pound-ranking\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T05:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:34:55","slug":"crawford-dethrones-canelo-and-leads-the-pound-for-pound-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/boxing\/crawford-dethrones-canelo-and-leads-the-pound-for-pound-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Crawford dethrones Canelo and leads the pound-for-pound ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terence Crawford Regains Top Spot in Pound-for-Pound Rankings<\/h2>\n\nAfter 16 months, Terence “Bud” Crawford has returned to the top of boxing, surpassing Oleksandr Usyk in the pound-for-pound<\/em> rankings. This change comes after Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury in May 2024, where Usyk had taken the top spot from Crawford.\n\nCrawford (42-0, 31 KOs) achieved an impressive victory over Canelo \u00c1lvarez, obtaining a unanimous decision in Las Vegas on Saturday. This triumph propelled Crawford from third place to number one.\n\nCrawford’s performance was brilliant, moving up two weight classes to challenge Canelo for the undisputed super middleweight championship. Furthermore, this victory made him the only boxer in the four-belt era (since 2007) to be undisputed champion in three divisions (super lightweight, welterweight, and super middleweight).\n\nCanelo (62-3-2, 39 KOs), a four-division champion, suffered his first defeat since losing to Dmitry Bivol in May 2022, when he moved up a division to challenge for the light heavyweight title. Following his defeat to Crawford, Canelo drops two positions, ranking at number 10.\n\nNaoya Inoue was also in action on Sunday in Nagoya, Japan, successfully defending his undisputed super bantamweight championship.\n\nDespite his victory, Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) dropped one spot in the rankings, landing at number 3. This change reflects the growing support for Crawford more than any flaw in Inoue’s performance.\n\nAlofoke Deportes’ panel of experts, made up of several analysts, shared their votes for the elaboration of this ranking.\n\n\n

Results as of September 17th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pound-for-Pound Ranking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • TERENCE CRAWFORD<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 42-0, 31 KOs\nDivision: Super middleweight (undisputed champion)\nLast Fight: Won by unanimous decision (UD12) against Canelo \u00c1lvarez, September 13th\nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nCrawford demonstrated his brilliance by overcoming Canelo to become the undisputed super middleweight champion. He dominated an opponent considered the face of boxing, showing himself superior in two weight categories. With his third undisputed status, Crawford establishes himself as the current and, possibly, this generation’s best pound-for-pound<\/em> boxer.\n\n\n
    • OLEKSANDR USYK<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 15 KOs
      \nDivision: Heavyweight (undisputed champion)
      \nLast Fight: Won by KO in the fifth round (KO5) against Daniel Dubois, July 19th
      \nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nUsyk is solidifying his position as the best heavyweight of this century. His definitive victory over Dubois made him undisputed champion once again. Joseph Parker is probably next in line to face Usyk.\n\n\n
      • NAOYA INOUE<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-0, 27 KOs
        \nDivision: Super bantamweight (undisputed champion)
        \nLast Fight: Won by unanimous decision (UD12) against Murodjon Akhmadaliev, September 14th
        \nNext Fight: December 27th against David Picasso\n\nInoue was exceptional in dominating Akhmadaliev. However, due to Crawford’s shocking victory over Canelo, Inoue dropped one spot. Inoue will continue to showcase his excellence in the ring. He will face Picasso on December 27th and a match with Junto Nakatani is expected in 2026.\n\n\n
        • DMITRY BIVOL<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1, 12 KOs\nDivision: Light Heavyweight (unified champion)\nLast Fight: Won by majority decision (MD12) against Artur Beterbiev, February 22\nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nBivol avenged his only defeat by defeating Beterbiev on February 22nd. He is likely to face Beterbiev in a rematch. If he is victorious, he could face David Benavidez in 2026.\n\n\n
          • JESSE RODRIGUEZ<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 15 KOs
            \nDivision: Super flyweight (unified champion)
            \nLast Fight: Won by technical knockout in the tenth round (TKO10) against Phumelela Cafu, July 19
            \nNext Fight: November 22 against Fernando Daniel Mart\u00ednez\n\nAt 25 years old, Rodriguez is underestimated despite his pound-for-pound status. He won another world title by defeating Cafu. He will face Martinez in November, which could lead to him being considered the boxer of the year.\n\n\n
            • ARTUR BETERBIEV<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-1, 20 KOs
              \nDivision: Light Heavyweight
              \nLast Fight: Lost by majority decision (MD12) against Dmitry Bivol, February 22
              \nNext Fight: November 22 against Deon Nicholson\n\nBeterbiev suffered the only loss of his professional career in a rematch against Bivol on February 22. However, the rematch could not be finalized due to Bivol’s surgery. Beterbiev will remain active and will face Nicholson on November 22.\n\n\n
              • SHAKUR STEVENSON<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 11 KOs
                \nDivision: Lightweight (champion)
                \nLast Fight: Won by unanimous decision (UD12) against William Zepeda, July 12th
                \nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nStevenson faced a demanding opponent and emerged victorious, adding more aggressiveness to his tactical style. He dominated Zepeda on July 12th. His biggest criticism is that he often makes his decision victories look easy. Stevenson used his jab, uppercuts, and combinations to slow down Zepeda.\n\n\n
                • DAVID BENAVIDEZ<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 30-0, 24 KOs
                  \nDivision: Light Heavyweight (champion)
                  \nLast Fight: Won by unanimous decision (UD12) against David Morrell, February 1st
                  \nNext Fight: November 22nd against Anthony Yarde\n\nBenavidez has not been able to secure fights with the best. Now he is in a similar situation at light heavyweight. He will face Yarde in November.\n\n\n
                  • JUNTO NAKATANI<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-0, 24 KOs
                    \nDivision: Bantamweight (unified champion)
                    \nLast Fight: Won by technical knockout in the sixth round (TKO6) against Ryosuke Nishida, June 8
                    \nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nNakatani unified the bantamweight titles on June 8 against Nishida. A showdown with Inoue seems to be on the horizon.\n\n\n
                    • CANELO ALVAREZ<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 63-3-2, 39 KOs
                      \nDivision: Super middleweight
                      \nLast Fight: Lost by unanimous decision (UD12) against Terence Crawford, September 13th
                      \nNext Fight: To be announced\n\nThe Mexican superstar couldn’t find answers for Crawford and surrendered his undisputed super middleweight titles in Las Vegas. Canelo has been a pound-for-pound<\/em> boxer for a decade, but was outboxed by Crawford. Are we witnessing the final years of one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time? Canelo’s future is uncertain.\n\n\n

                      Classification Methodology<\/h3>\n\n\nThe rankings are based on a descending points system, where a vote for first place awards 10 points, a vote for second place awards nine points, and so on. In case of a tie, the boxer with the highest ranking takes precedence, followed by the one with the most votes in that ranking.\n\n\n

                      Other Boxers Who Received Votes<\/h3>\n\n\nTeofimo L\u00f3pez Jr. (7), Gervonta Davis (5), Janibek Alimkhanuly (1), Rafael Espinoza (1).\n\n\n

                      Alofoke Deportes Analysts’ Votes<\/h3>\n\n\nHere are the individual analyst votes.\n\nBradley:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3: Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Nakatani, 7. Stevenson, 8. Beterbiev, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. Benavidez\n\nHale:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Benavidez, 8. Stevenson, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. Nakatani\n\nAtlas:<\/strong> 1. Usyk, 2. Crawford, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Benavidez, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Stevenson, 8. Rodriguez, 9. Nakatani, 10. Espinoza\n\nTessitore:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Beterbiev, 5. Bivol, 6. Rodriguez, 7. Nakatani, 8. Benavidez, 9. Stevenson, 10. Davis\n\nParkinson:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Beterbiev, 6. Rodriguez, 7. Nakatani, 8. \u00c1lvarez, 9. Stevenson, 10. Benavidez\n\nRaskin:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Beterbiev, 6. Rodriguez, 7. Stevenson, 8. Benavidez, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. Nakatani\n\nOsuna:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Stevenson, 7. Nakatani, 8. Beterbiev, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. Benavidez\n\nRodriguez:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Nakatani, 8. Benavidez, 9. Stevenson, 10. Alvarez\n\nTrejos:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Stevenson, 8. \u00c1lvarez, 9. Benavidez, 10. Nakatani\n\nWoodyard:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Stevenson, 7. Benavidez, 8. Davis, 9. Beterbiev, 10. Nakatani\n\nMoynihan:<\/strong> 1. Usyk, 2. Crawford, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Beterbiev, 6. Stevenson, 7. Rodriguez, 8. Benavidez, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. Davis\n\nPilatti:<\/strong> 1. Usyk, 2. Inoue, 3. Crawford, 4. Bivol, 5. Beterbiev, 6. Rodriguez, 7. Benavidez, 8. Stevenson, 9. Nakatani, 10. Alimkhanuly\n\nZirolli:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Stevenson, 5. Bivol, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Rodriguez, 8. L\u00f3pez, 9. Nakatani, 10. Benavidez\n\nMascaro:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Rodriguez, 5. Bivol, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Nakatani, 8. Benavidez, 9. Davis, 10. L\u00f3pez\n\nFreeman:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Rodriguez, 5. Bivol, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Stevenson, 8. Nakatani, 9. \u00c1lvarez, 10. L\u00f3pez\n\nL\u00f3pez:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Beterbiev, 6. Rodriguez, 7. Stevenson, 8. Benavidez, 9. Nakatani, 10. \u00c1lvarez\n\nDelgado Averhoff:<\/strong> 1. Crawford, 2. Usyk, 3. Inoue, 4. Bivol, 5. Rodriguez, 6. Beterbiev, 7. Benavidez, 8. Stevenson, 9. L\u00f3pez, 10. Nakatani\n\n

                      Alofoke Deportes Expert Survey Results<\/h3>\n\nFirst place: Crawford (14), Usyk (3)\n\nSecond place: Usyk (14), Crawford (2), Inoue (1)\n\nThird place: Inoue (16), Crawford (1)\n\nFourth place: Bivol (13), Rodriguez (2), Beterbiev (1), Stevenson (1)\n\nFifth place: Rodriguez (7), Beterbiev (5), Bivol (4), Benavidez (1)\n\nSixth place: Beterbiev (8), Rodriguez (5), Stevenson (3), Nakatani (1)\n\nSeventh place: Stevenson (6), Nakatani (5), Benavidez (4), Rodriguez (2)\n\nEighth place: Benavidez (6), Stevenson (3), Beterbiev (2), Canelo (2), Rodriguez (1), Nakatani (1), L\u00f3pez (1), Davis (1)\n\nNinth place: \u00c1lvarez (6), Stevenson (4), Nakatani (4), Beterbiev (1), Benavidez (1), L\u00f3pez (1)\n\nTenth place: Nakatani (5), Benavidez (4), \u00c1lvarez (2), L\u00f3pez (2), Davis (2), Akhmadaliev (1), Espinoza (1)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Terence Crawford Regains Top Spot in Pound-for-Pound Rankings After 16 months, Terence “Bud” Crawford has returned to the top of boxing, surpassing Oleksandr Usyk in the pound-for-pound rankings. This change comes after Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury in May 2024, where Usyk had taken the top spot from Crawford. Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) achieved an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[205,900,8859,902],"class_list":{"0":"post-36420","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-boxing","7":"tag-boxing","8":"tag-canelo-alvarez","9":"tag-pound-for-pound","10":"tag-terence-crawford"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36420\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}