BUTTERBEAN KNOCKS ED WHITE CLEAN THROUGH THE ROPES IN LAS VEGAS On April 12, 1997, Eric Butterbean Esch faced towering Ed White for the IBA super heavyweight title. White used his seven-inch height advantage and long jab to control the early exchanges and keep Butterbean at bay. The opening round stayed competitive as Ed White landed clean shots while Butterbean pressed forward undeterred. In the second round Butterbean found his range with heavy overhand rights and looping hooks that staggered White. A big right hand dropped Ed White early, and he rose with a look of resignation in his eyes. Butterbean followed with a left-right combination that sent White tumbling through the ropes and out of the ring. Referee Joe Cortez waved off the fight at 1:14, awarding Butterbean the TKO and retaining his title.

CRAWFORD STUNS CANELO WITH HISTORIC UNANIMOUS DECISION MASTERCLASS IN VEGAS On September 13, 2025, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez met for the undisputed super middleweight titles at Allegiant Stadium. Crawford boxed brilliantly from the southpaw stance, using sharp jabs, precise counters, and superior footwork to control the early and middle rounds. Canelo Alvarez pressed with power punches and body work, landing hard shots that tested Crawford’s chin in several exchanges. The fight stayed competitive as both champions traded in the pocket, yet Crawford’s cleaner combinations and activity gradually built a lead. In the championship rounds, Terence Crawford maintained composure, outlanding Canelo Alvarez while weathering the Mexican’s pressure. Referee Thomas Taylor oversaw a clean twelve-round contest with no major infractions as the action remained high-level throughout. Judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 for Crawford, crowning him undisputed champion and sealing one of boxing’s greatest upsets.