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Terence Crawford Pens Cryptic Message on Being Betrayed by “Own People”

By Lauren March 27, 2024

Despite all the success, Terence Crawford seems discontent with the people around him. In a recent pinch, the undefeated former undisputed champion shared a rather mysterious message on his social media account, hinting at being betrayed by his own people. The Omaha, Nebraska native is coming off the biggest fight of his career against Errol Spence Jr.

Defeating Spence Jr. in July last year, he became the first male boxer to be undisputed in two different weight classes. Fast forward to today, the 36-year-old boxer has managed to become the mandatory challenger to the winner of Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora, scheduled for March 30. Despite this good news, the question is, what has ‘Bud’ Crawford feeling betrayed?

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He said, “The boxing world will say Crawford is too good for Tszyu. Everyone’s said that up to date… We believe, and Terence Crawford and his team believe that Tim Tszyu is the best 154 in the world.” Jennings also asserted that given the opportunity to fight Crawford, Tszyu would definitely come out victorious. “There’s no doubt in this camp and this team that we’re not here for any other reason than to take everything,” said Jennings.

With what seems like an exciting fight lined up for Terence Crawford, the undefeated boxer has expressed his disdain about two-faced people around him. Will he cut these people out of his life? Will he publicly call them out? What do you think, and who do you think Crawford is talking about?

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Errol Spence Jr ‘Barely in the Country’, Stablemate Frank Martin Shares Big Fish’s Current Status Following Terence Crawford Loss

By Lauren March 26, 2024

What is Errol Spence Jr. up to? The fans haven’t seen the former welterweight champion much in the public limelight since dropping his undefeated record and three gold straps to Terence Crawford. It seems he is currently basking in the comfort of his life, beyond the boxing ring and the borders of the United States.

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The host then remarked that Spence Jr.’s passport would have been going crazy. To that, Martin, at 18-0, hilariously replied, “He got stamps.” It seems the Long Island native has taken a break from boxing and is currently focused on healing. He needs some time to recover from the most devastating phase of his professional life.

But Spence Jr. hasn’t discarded a return to the ring. The 28-1 record holder still has some years left in him. But against whom is he targeting a return? Is there a name yet?

Spence Jr., 34, recently shunned fans’ suggestion that Keith Thurman was a worthy opponent who could welcome him to the boxing ring. But the welterweight boxer doesn’t share the same thought process. He was quick to strike out Thurman’s name from his list of probable opponents.

UPDATE ;Boxing pundit explains exactly why Terence Crawford could fight Chris Eubank Jr as Canelo Alvarez fight looms

It remains to be seen when the American boxer can return to the squared circle, as he is yet to recover from his cataract surgery and achieve peak fitness levels. Meanwhile, Martin is well-positioned to challenge for a title against ‘Tank’ and awaits the official announcement.

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3 Reasons Why Terence Crawford Should Face Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora Winner

By Lauren March 25, 2024

Terence Crawford is ready to mix things up and is on the move again. The American is leveraging his ‘Super Champion’ status to book a fight with the winner of Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora next. But is it a right call when the likes of Jaron Ennis are waiting in the ranks? Is it a desperate decision to bag the legacy with Canelo Alvarez? It seems there is more to the star boxer’s move, and he might be better off making the switch.

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Ennis, 26, has a thin resume. You could argue the current IBF champion hasn’t fought any of the big names or importance. While he boasts an impressive undefeated record, his fights have gone under the radar. His record of 31-0 with 28 KOs is an eye-popping stats, but if you dig deep, no name attracts eyeballs. You can debate whether he has done enough to bag a fight with Crawford. Ennis is a remarkable fighter, but he is not a draw yet.

What’s more? The Philadelphia native has the power, talent, speed, and reach to unleash punishment on Crawford. Whether he can do that is a debate for another day. So, it doesn’t make sense for Crawford to fight for a belt with less money and more chances of sustaining damage. With the illustrious career he had, he deserves to fight for money. That assumes more importance when the 40-0 record is already charting his retirement and he is looking to solidify his legacy.

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9 world championship belts, champion at 3 different weight classes, and undisputed at 2. Crawford’s legacy is set in stone, but he is still hungry for more. He wants to add more laurels to his resume. He wants a historic 3 division undisputed status.

Moreover, the Omaha native also craves a huge payday and can retire comfortably. Not only does he have the opportunity to fight Tim Tszyu and add another title to his waist, but he also has the chance to leave the arena with heavy pockets. Tszyu might emerge victorious against Fundora, and a fight against him in Australia could guarantee huge PPV numbers and revenue windfalls.

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‘Big and bulky’ – Terence Crawford stuns fans with physique as he awaits winner of Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora

By Lauren March 23, 2024

Terence Crawford has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is set to move up in weight.

Crawford defeated Errol Spence to become undisputed welterweight world champion last year, and reports have now emerged that he will make the move to 154lbs.

Rumours first indicated that he was in talks to face British star Chris Eubank Jr, with his potential foe confirming the news on social media.

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One even predicted: “He is already ready for 154lbs. RIP to the winner of Tszyu v Fundora, he will smoke them.”

A viewer heaped praise on the pound-for-pound star, writing: “Crawford is one of those intensely disciplined dudes that stays in shape 24/7. An all-time great who will always be underrated.”

But surprisingly, one fan was less interested, commenting: “Go beat up Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis bro. Stop ducking.”

Crawford is still considered boxing’s pound-for-pound king and is the hottest property in the sport on current form, as he looks to conquer another weight class.

A fantasy fight which fans have salivated over is a potential clash with Canelo Alvarez, who is currently the undisputed champion at 168lbs.

UPDATE ;Conor Benn Doubts Terence Crawford vs. Chris Eubank Jr. Fight; Eyes World Title

It is likely the American will return this summer, as the boxing world continues to eagerly anticipate his next move.

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The Winner Of Keith Thurman Vs Tim Tszyu Could Face Terence Crawford

By Lauren March 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Calvin Ford believes Keith Thurman has a chance to face Terence Crawford if he defeats Tim Tszyu.

On March 30, Thurman from the United States and Tszyu, 29, from Australia will square off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be available for pay-per-view on Amazon Prime.

Along with his fellow trainer Kenny Ellis, Ford is a well-known coach who plays a major role in Gervonta Davis’s career. Terence Crawford is the unsung hero in this situation. In July of last year, the two-division undisputed champion stopped Errol Spence Jr. in what was thought to be a 50-50 battle. However, Crawford controlled the bout and ended it via technical stoppage in the ninth round.

Although Crawford was supposed to face Spence again, the bout never materialized, therefore Crawford hinted at a move up in weight. At a catchweight of 155 pounds, Thurman-Tszyu is a fight one class higher than Crawford, who is the current WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight champion.

Ford sees this battle as an opportunity for one of them to square off against Crawford, the greatest fighter of all time. “Like I said, the winner of this fight may have a chance to fight Terence Crawford. That is motivation right there,” said Ford in media reports.

Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) is returning from an extended period of inactivity and layoff. In seven years, he has engaged in three fights. Ford doesn’t discount Thurman, who went from being one of the biggest names in the sport to maybe losing out on matches against some of the biggest names of his period, including Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford.

“Thurman’s got options if he pulls this one off. Both of them have something to prove.” said Ford.

In contrast is Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs). Fighting three times in 2023, he seems to be attempting to get things done as quickly as possible. With victories over Brian Mendoza and Tony Harrison, Tszyu has advanced in the competition at that time. With the best names in the sport as his opponents, Tszyu will now try to show that he belongs. On paper, Thurman, 35, is the hardest exam he has taken so far.

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Terence Crawford joins Eminem, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent as Dr Dre is honoured in Hollywood

By Lauren March 21, 2024

Terence Crawford was out in Hollywood last night to celebrate Dr Dre getting a star on the coveted Walk of Fame.

The former two-weight undisputed champion took star-studded snaps with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent as they showed up to support the legendary rapper and producer on his big day.

“Major congratulations @drdre on your Hollywood star,” wrote Crawford on Instagram.

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However, according to boxing journalist Dan Rafael, a second bout now looks unlikely due to Spence recently undergoing cataract surgery, which can take several months to recover from.

It appears Crawford will instead box the winner of Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora in his next outing.

Ring Magazine reports that Crawford has activated his status as the WBO’s ‘super champion’ at welterweight to become their mandatory challenger at super-welterweight.

The preeminent designation is reserved for fighters who have

fended the WBO strap a minimum of 10 times or have retained their belt against an opponent of ‘high recognition’.

Oleksandr Usyk previously used his ‘WBO Super champion’ status to become the mandatory challenger for Anthony Joshua in 2021.

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Tszyu had initially been matched up with Keith Thurman but the 35-year-old, who was scheduled to return to the ring for the first time in two years, pulled out with a training camp injury.

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Terence Crawford looks to have given up hopes of fighting Canelo Alvarez

By Lauren March 20, 2024

Bud raised his hand to fight Canelo in September, but was ruled out because he would have to move up three divisions

Terence Crawford appears to have given up on seeking the undisputed title in three different divisions in a fight that, on paper, looked like a big money contest against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez for the 168-pound super middleweight title.

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Canelo also moved up to welterweight, but unlike Bud, he did beat all the quality opponents – David Morrell Jr. and Caleb Plant – to get there. Crawford should be looking for such opponents first, not getting favors from Canelo, because at this point, he poses no real threat to the Mexican: if he beats him, everyone will say it was because of the significant weight difference between them.

Besides, Bud is 36 years old and is no longer at the top of his game, but is looking for big money to forge his legend.

Instead, some experts believe a fight against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in his own division is more feasible, unless he feels it is too risky for him.

Terence Crawford’s manager discredits possible fight against Chris Eubank Jr.

Another possible opponent is Chris Eubank, but the trainer of the undisputed welterweight champion Brian McIntyre was quite adamant that it was all “fake news”.

UPDATE ;Boxing Update: Terence Crawford Gets Special Recognition From WBO – Receives ‘Ring Of Power’

This would be a big jump for Crawford as he looks to establish himself in new divisions. However, McIntyre believes it’s just Eubank Jr. having fun with the current trend, and there has been no discussion about this fight.

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Conor Benn: Terence Crawford Would Smash Chris Eubank Jr. to Pieces

By Lauren March 14, 2024

Not long after Conor Benn and Manny Pacquiao came face-to-face in Saudi Arabia, Benn’s bitter domestic rival Chris Eubank Jr. teased a fight poster advertising a contest between himself and Terence Crawford.

While there has been no confirmation whatsoever from Eubank’s side or Team Crawford that a potential fight between the middleweight from Brighton in the UK and the brilliant Omaha welterweight could actually happen, Crawford and Eubank do at least share the same trainer, Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, and it is a bout Benn would like to see.

“I think it will be a great fight, well, not a great fight, it will be a very one-sided fight, but I’d like to see the fight because I’d like to see Eubank get smashed to pieces,” said Benn.

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“Who knows?” said Benn. “I don’t really have much interest in him. I’m a 147 fighter. That’s the reality of it, I’m 147, and the guys I’ve fought in my last fights were quite big, and also in 10-ounce gloves, so I can’t wait to get back in those eight-ounce gloves and do some serious damage. There’s definitely a massive difference in the gloves. Put 10s on and put eights on and feel the difference. But with Eubank, yeah, that’s probably the only fight I’d go up to 160 for.”

The Benn-Eubank debate has been ferocious in British boxing circles for several reasons, not least because Benn would be jumping up two weight classes to fight in a division he would not otherwise be bothered with, and because Eubank Jr. for many, including his famous father, should not be boxing at middleweight any longer, rather at 168lbs.

“Let’s see if there’s any uproar about him [Eubank Jr.] fighting a welterweight [Crawford] again, and let’s see if there’s any uproar at him fighting at 160,” Benn added, of the Crawford-Eubank rumour. “It’s ridiculous. The public pick and choose what’s suitable and what’s not suitable, when it suits.”

Benn is awaiting news of a hearing after the British Boxing Board of Control and UKAD appealed a decision by the National Anti-Doping Panel to allow Benn to return to the ring in the United Kingdom.

There is no question Benn wants to get in the world title mix, but he also sees another lucrative path given the demands of vast sections of the British public, not least finishing the rivalry of the Eubank and Benn fathers from the 1990s, and the constant spectre of Sheffield’s former IBF champion Kell Brook returning to the ring.

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“People want big fights,” Benn continued. “That’s what the public wants. World titles don’t mean what they used to mean, which is a crazy thing to say. I think with the interims, the silvers, the diamonds, the supers, it’s like world titles don’t mean what they used to mean, and it feels like the public just wants the mega fights, and the mega fights for me are the names you mentioned. Even though I still want to win a world title, but we’ve called for [Mario] Barrios and the only way these guys are going to fight me are if I’m mandatory.

“We’ll see what happens. I just want to fight and whoever that is, no problem.”

Brook was also in Saudi Arabia at the Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou fight last week, but while Benn talked business with Manny Pacquiao, there were no commercial discussions with Brook.

“I saw him briefly, I didn’t speak to him but that’s another fight I know the public may be interested in,” Benn went on. “But I’ll fight anyone. I really will fight anyone.”

UPDATE ;Terence Crawford insists he the best option to fight Canelo Alvarez

Asked about the hangover of the appeal looming large, and public opinion – where Benn still is divisive but he has retained a significant UK fanbase – he said: “I just want this to be done.

“I can’t carry on caring what people think. What’s done is done. It is what it is. I can’t go, ‘Oh, he thinks this, she thinks that,’ because it’s actually got to a stage where I don’t really care, to be honest.”

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Boxing pundit explains exactly why Terence Crawford could fight Chris Eubank Jr as Canelo Alvarez fight looms

By Lauren March 13, 2024

Spencer Oliver believes Terence Crawford could face Chris Eubank Jr as part of a plan to face Canelo Alvarez.

Crawford has yet to compete in the ring since his dominant stoppage win over Errol Spence, but has been linked with a whole host of fights including against Alvarez.

The American is considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the sport, but has yet to decide his next opponent as he remains a free agent.

It was originally deemed likely that he would meet Spence for a second time, but plans were put on hold.

Reports instead indicated that Crawford was now in shock talks to face British middleweight Eubank Jr at 160lbs, which his potential rival later confirmed.

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Eubank Jr was heavily linked with finally settling his rivalry against Conor Benn, but the Brighton native now looks likely to take on a huge alternative challenge.

A venue and date is currently unclear, but it will likely be an opportunity for Eubank Jr to write his name in lights in the USA.

Both ‘Bud’ and his potential opponent are trained by Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre, but is expected that he will corner Crawford on the night.

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However, if he proves himself at a higher weight, he may well change Canelo’s mind.

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Terence Crawford, Chris Eubank Jr. Linked to Summer Showdown

By Lauren March 10, 2024

Out of seemingly nowhere, Terence Crawford could fight Chris Eubank Jr. next.

Eubank has posted a mock fight poster online, and speculation has subsequently gathered apace that the fight could take place this summer.

It is thought discussions are at an early stage, and no news is imminent, but the image Eubank has posted indicated the fight could happen at middleweight.

UPDATE ;Terence Crawford gives big update on whether he fight Canelo Alvarez

Eubank is 34, and has been long-linked to a fight with Conor Benn, who now seemingly has his sights on Manny Pacquiao, while Omaha’s Crawford, 36, had hoped to face Canelo Alvarez, but the Mexican appears close to a fight with Jaime Munguia on May 4.

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