As Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford are set to fight, one remarkable stat stands out: neither fighter has ever been knocked down in their professional boxing careers. In an era where champions often face adversity on the canvas, both Canelo and Crawford have maintained flawless balance, durability, and composure across decades of elite competition.

Canelo Álvarez, the current undisputed super middleweight champion, has fought a who’s-who of boxing—Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin (three times), Dmitry Bivol, Sergey Kovalev, and Caleb Plant, among others. Despite fighting heavier, harder-hitting opponents, the Mexican star has never hit the canvas. His combination of head movement, high guard, and solid chin has kept him upright in every single one of his 60+ pro bouts.

Terence Crawford, the former undisputed 140-pound champion and current unified welterweight king, is equally unblemished in this regard. Known for his switch-hitting ability and ring IQ, Crawford has finished most of his opponents and rarely absorbed clean, flush shots. While he’s been momentarily unbalanced in a few exchanges—most notably against Egidijus Kavaliauskas—it was never ruled an official knockdown.

If this superfight materializes, both men will be facing something new. For Canelo, Crawford’s speed, footwork, and unpredictable angles could challenge his timing and defense. For Crawford, Canelo’s power and physicality at 168 pounds may push his durability to a level he’s never experienced.

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The question becomes: will one of these two defensive masters finally be dropped?

Given the high stakes, weight difference, and elite skill on both sides, it’s not impossible. But history suggests that if a knockdown does occur, it will be a rare—and game-changing—moment in a matchup between two of the most durable boxers of this generation.

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