LAS VEGAS: American boxer Terence Crawford, who on Saturday was crowned undisputed world champion in the super middleweight division after a unanimous-decision win over Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, took aim at his critics who questioned his abilities, saying the “clear favoritism” partly motivated his victory.
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Celebrities, boxing industry leaders and audience members seemed to favor Canelo. This was noticeable in the fight build up and the stadium’s atmosphere.
When Crawford entered the ring, musicians played Mexican music, and the audience jeered and shouted “Canelo, Canelo” at an ear-shattering level.
The stadium lighting reflected the green, white and red of the Mexican flag in the seating arena.
