Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford: Explosive Press Conference

Terence Allan “Bud” Crawford is an American former professional boxer from Omaha, Nebraska, widely regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation. He turned professional in March 2008 after a successful amateur career and fought as a southpaw across multiple weight classes during a career that ran through 2025[1][3]. Crawford won world titles at lightweight, light welterweight (junior welterweight), welterweight and later moved up to super middleweight, claiming major belts in five weight divisions over his career[1][3]. He became the undisputed light welterweight champion in 2017, unifying the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles — the first undisputed champion at that weight in the four-belt era — and later achieved undisputed status again at higher weights, marking him as the first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed in more than one division[1][2][3]. Known for exceptional ring IQ, switch-hitting ability and counterpunching, Crawford compiled an undefeated professional record and a high knockout ratio, with career statistics widely reported as 42–0 with 31 KOs at retirement[4][8][9]. His notable victories include wins over Ricky Burns (for his first world title), Julius Indongo (to become undisputed at 140 lb), and high-profile defeats of top welterweights that cemented his pound-for-pound standing[1][3]. Crawford received major boxing honors during his career, including Fighter of the Year recognitions from media outlets and boxing writers, and he has been consistently ranked among the sport’s elite by sanctioning bodies and commentators[5][3]. In December 2025 he announced his retirement from boxing, concluding a decorated, undefeated career and leaving a legacy as one of the sport’s most accomplished multi-division champions[4].

Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman best known as the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. White joined the UFC in 2001 after he and the Fertitta brothers acquired the struggling promotion for $2 million. Under his leadership, the UFC evolved from a niche, controversial sport into a globally recognized and highly profitable enterprise, expanding its reach to over 30 countries and securing major television deals with networks like ESPN and FOX. The organization was sold in 2016 to WME-IMG (now Endeavor) for $4.025 billion, one of the largest sports transactions ever, but White remained as president and CEO[1][3][6]. Before his UFC career, White worked as a boxing instructor and MMA manager in Las Vegas, where he connected with fighters Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. He also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Outside of the UFC, White founded Power Slap in 2022, a slap fighting promotion that airs on digital platforms[1][3][4]. White has been a controversial figure, facing criticism over fighter pay, antitrust lawsuits (including a $375 million settlement in 2024), and his defense of certain fighters' contentious behaviors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was noted for downplaying the virus's severity and leading UFC to be the first major sport to resume events. He is closely associated with commentator Joe Rogan and has longstanding ties with former U.S. President Donald Trump, supporting Trump politically[2][4]. In 2025, White joined the board of directors of Meta Platforms, reflecting his growing influence beyond sports entertainment[1][2][7]. As of 2019, his net worth was estimated at $500 million[1][3].