Officer: The AMB sanctions Terence Crawford after shocking evidence of deception and collusion of referees in Canelo Álvarez Fight, summons his research
In an innovative development that has sent shock waves through the world of boxing, the World Boxing Association (AMB) has officially sanctioned Terence “Bud” Crawford after condemning evidence of deception and collusion with referee Thomas Taylor to ensure his controversial victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The announcement, made on September 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. PDT (9:00 pm of ICT), occurs after a scandal waterfall, including a filtered referee score card, the positive drug test of Crawford and bias admissions, all pointing to results in the September 13 fight at the Allegant Stadium, Las Vegas. Crawford has been convened for a complete investigation by the ABL and Nevada Athletic Commission, with its medium -weight titles of the AMB magazine, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring at risk of being stripped, since fans and cinnamon demand justice.
The fight that caused a fire storm
Alvarez-Crawford Bout, a $ 500 million show observed by 70,482 fans and 41 million Netflix spectators, saw Crawford (42-0, 31 kos) defeat Canelo (63-3-2, 39 kos) through a unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113), claiming the super mulia of the medium weight titles and cemently of a medium and cemently weight titles of a medium and cemently weight titles of a medium and cemently weight titles of a medium and cemently weight titles of a medium and cemently weight titles to the medium and cementing titles to the medium and cementing titles to the medium and cementing titles The medium and cemently weight titles. Boxer to support undisputed belts in three divisions in the era of the four belts. However, victory has been contaminated by multiple controversies:
Referee Thomas Taylor admitted in a video released by the AMB to favor Crawford under pressure to “crown a new king.”
A Taylor filtered command box showed that he recorded privately the 117-111 fight for Canelo, contradicting the scores of the official judges.
Crawford tested positive for a synthetic testosterone derivative, which faces a possible two -year prohibition.
Manny Pacquiao claimed that a “disguised man” orchestrated the result, with Crawford’s cryptic confession: “He paid me and asked me to use …”, inventing deeper corruption.
These scandals, together with Canelo’s statement that he was “forced to lose”, have fed global outrage, and fans demand responsibility.
The sanctions and research of the AMB
The AMB, in a statement published on September 22, announced immediate sanctions against Crawford, suspending its super medium weight title waiting for a complete investigation. “The evidence of potential deception, including collusion with referee Thomas Taylor and a positive test confirmed for a prohibited substance, requires decisive action,” said the AMB. Crawford has been summoned to an audience on September 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, where he will face questions about his doping violation, the alleged payments to the officials and their role in the murky treatment of the contract of $ 500 million. The WBC, WBO and IBF are expected to follow its example, with the Nevada Athletic Commission that coordinates a parallel investigation.
The ABA’s decision was stimulated by new tests, including text messages obtained byBoxingsceneSupposedly showing the Crawford team coordinating with Taylor before the fight. A message, dated September 12, says: “Bud is covered. Make it look clean.” The staging box of the filtered referee, which shows Canelo as the winner, further corroborated the accusations of manipulated judgment, with computeing statistics confirming Canelo got 99 beating blows to the 115 of Crawford, with greater impact.
Canelo’s response and fans’ outrage
Canelo, speaking at a press conference in Mexico City on September 22, praised the Movement of the AMB as “a step towards justice.” “Crawford cheated, the referee cheated and stole my titles,” he said. “Dárate it now and give me my revenge!” His refutation of 14 words to the previous accusations of fighting of fights: “I never fixed a fight! They stole my belts with lies and corruption!”-He has brought together fans, with #stripcrawford and #JusticeForcanelo Trending in X, accumulating 20 million commitments. “The AMB is doing the right thing. Bud is a #Vivamexico fraud,” a fan published. Another wrote: “Canelo was stolen! Solve those #boxingscandal titles.”
Manny Pacquiao, whose accusations of Judge Excess caused the initial fire storm, praised the sanctions. “The truth is outside. Canelo deserves its return belts #Pacquiaotruth,” he tweeted. The promoter Eddie Hearn asked for a prohibition for life for Crawford, stating: “Traps and collusion do not take place in boxing.”
Crawford Defense
The Crawford camp issued a challenging response, claiming that the sanctions are “premature and partial.” Coach Brian McIntyre saidESPN“Bud won that fight fair. This is a witch hunt to appease Canelo fans.” Crawford, in front of the growing pressure, tweeted: “I’m not a cheater. I will prove it in the #budThegoot”. His team insists that the positive drug test resulted from contaminated supplements, and the alleged texts with Taylor are “manufactured.” However, Crawford’s previous admission: “He paid me and asked me to use …”, has questioned his defense, with speculations pointing to the Saudi Financial Turki al-Sheikh as a orchestrator.
Research details and possible consequences
The joint investigation of the AB and Nevada Athletic Commission will examine:
Text messages and financial records that link the Crawford team with Taylor.
The authenticity of the filtered command box, with the ongoing forensic analysis.
The Crawford doping violation, with Vada providing detailed results of the tests.
The role of the $ 500 million contract, with Al-Sheikh citing for the testimony.
If it is guilty, Crawford faces a two -year prohibition and the elimination of the title, potentially restoring cinnamon or triggering a title tournament. A decision without concept could lead to a revenge of 2026, which is projected to exceed $ 600 million in revenue, with Netflix already in conversations with Al-Sheikh. “This could be bigger than the first fight,” he saidForbesMike Ozanian analyst. However, a clean exoneration for Crawford could consolidate its legacy, although analysts doubt this result given the evidence.
Boxing rupture point
The sanctions of the AMB against Terence Crawford, driven by the evidence of trap and collusion of referees, have pushed boxing to the edge. With Canelo demanding his titles, Pacquiao exposes hidden figures and fans who join behind #stripcrawford, the integrity of sport is maintained in balance. The September 25 audience will be a decisive moment, potentially rewritten the Canelo-Crawford saga and remodeling the future of boxing. Was Crawford’s victory a farce, or can you clarify your name? With x in flames and the world watching, the truth is closer than ever. Are attentive to updates as this explosive research is developed.
