Social media reacts to Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez: 'Best fighter of all time'

David Suggs

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Terence Crawford scored the biggest win of his glistening career on Saturday night, using precise striking and elegant footwork to vanquish Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision and become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world.

The Omaha, Nebraska native looked undeterred when matched up against Alvarez's power. Whereas Alvarez lived for the erratic exchanges, Crawford was cold, calculated and crisp, chopping his opposite number down with a barrage of timely jabs, combinations and counters.

Some questioned Crawford's chops, believing he'd be unable to compete against a more hulking presence like Alvarez. Crawford never competed at super-middleweight prior to tonight's fight. He showed that his skillset crosses states, countries and weight classes. Armed with his new crown jewel -- the undisputed super-middleweight belt -- he now has the proof, too.

Here's a look at how social media responded to Crawford's momentous victory on Saturday night.

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Social media reacts to Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez

Social media was abuzz following Crawford's triumph. Masses of boxing enthusiasts -- both hardcore and casual -- flocked to the internet to pay homage to the man known as Bud, one of boxing's greatest showmen.

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David Suggs

David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.