Alakel vs Crawford: Fight Breakdown, Result & What It Means
Introduction
The matchup between Mohammed Alakel and Travis “Kent” Crawford was one of the more talked-about undercard fights during the Canelo vs Crawford event on September 13, 2025. The bout saw a rising Saudi prospect testing his mettle against a more experienced, though less heralded, opponent. This article dives into how the fight played out, the key stats, and what the result might spell for each boxer’s career.
Fighters’ Profiles
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| Mohammed Alakel | Undefeated: 5-0 (1 KO) canelo-crawford.com+2Wikipedia+2 | 21-22 years old, Saudi Arabian prospect. Good reach and height for his class. Strong jab, decent combination punching. LowKickMMA.com+2Wikipedia+2 |
| Travis Kent Crawford | 7-5 (2 KOs) LowKickMMA.com+1 | American fighter, more seasoned in the number of fights but with mixed results. Known to press forward and try to land heavier punches. |
The Battle: Crucial Scenes & Approach
Alakel maintained control from the first few rounds by using his reach and jab to hold Crawford at bay.
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Alakel’s footwork and counterpunching restricted Crawford’s attempts to close the distance in the later rounds, even though he occasionally delivered stronger shots.
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By rounds five and six, Alakel had established a significant lead and was controlling the scorecards. This domination was mirrored in the judges’ scores.
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Crawford persevered to the very finish, but he was unable to change the pace sufficiently to pose a serious threat.
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Battle Results & Scores
Mohammed Alakel won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds. The judges scored the fight 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92 in his favour.
Implications: What This Victory Means
For Mohammed Alakel
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Stepping up — this was a larger stage than many of his earlier fights; fighting on the Canelo vs Crawford undercard, in Las Vegas, gave huge exposure. Arab News PK+2sportanews.com+2
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Validation — winning convincingly over 10 rounds shows endurance and skill; it boosts his credibility as a prospect. sportanews.com+1
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Growth opportunities — still early in his career, he’ll likely seek tougher fights to test his power and adaptability against varied fighting styles.
For Travis Kent Crawford
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Setback, but not a disaster — though defeated, going the full 10 rounds (especially in adverse conditions) shows toughness. He’ll need to reassess strategy, possibly work on defense and volume to avoid similar lopsided scorecards.
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Experience gained — fighting a technically sharp opponent on a big card gives learning opportunities: how to deal with reach, how to break down elusive opponents, etc.
Statistical Highlights & Takeaways
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Punch output was lopsided: Alakel landed significantly more clean, accurate shots. sportanews.com+1
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Crawford’s power shots were fewer and not as effective in turning the tide. Alakel’s ring generalship, especially in spacing and pacing, helped him. LowKickMMA.com+1
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Conditioning and consistency across rounds mattered: Alakel didn’t let up, even when Crawford came forward, which reinforced his advantage.