Terens Crawford became absolute world boxing champion

American boxer Terens Crawford became the absolute world boxing champion in the weight category up to 66.68 kg

Crawford defeated the compatriot Errola Spence in a 12-rang duel.

The battle held in Las Vegas (USA, Nevada) ended with knockout in the ninth round.

35-year-old Crawford defended the title of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and received the titles of the World Boxing Council (WBC), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the World Boxing Association (WBA), which previously belonged to Spenes.

Crawford has owned WBO since 2018, he defended it for the seventh time.

For Crawford, the victory became the 40th in a professional career (31 knockout). He never lost. For a 33-year spence, the defeat was the first in his career at 28 victories (22 knockout).