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Boxing: Crawford vs Khan, Apr 20, 2019 New York, NY, USA Terence Crawford looks on after winning his fight against Amir Khan during the WBO welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports, 20.04.2019 00:34:34, 12566933, Amir Khan, Boxing, Madison Square Garden, WBO PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xSarahxStierx 12566933
The explosive bout between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr still reverberates in the boxing arena. Further, the fight garnered $21 million in gate revenue. This highly anticipated fight not only lived up to its super fight moniker but also sparked a resurgence of past remarks made by the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
As Mayweather’s words echo across the internet, the Crawford-Spence showdown gains more significance. Further, it adds another layer of intrigue to an already captivating narrative. In a resurfaced video recently, Floyd Mayweather shared his opinion about Crawford. So, let’s find out what he had to say!
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Floyd Mayweather on the genius of Terence Crawford
Floyd Mayweather once stated, “The powerful top fighter in boxing right now is Terence Crawford. I just truly believe he doesn’t have to be under my company for me to give a guy props. I’m not like that.”
These words, coming from a boxing icon like Mayweather, underscore the respect and admiration he has for Crawford. Moreover, Mayweather was cognizant of Bud’s genius throughout his journey.
In the wake of Crawford’s dominant performance against Spence, these remarks have resurfaced, prompting fans and pundits alike to revisit Mayweather’s assessment. The fight, which generated over $21 million in live gate revenue, showcased Crawford’s prowess in the ring, further validating Mayweather’s high praise.
Further, Crawford’s recent victory over Spence and the subsequent resurfacing of Mayweather’s remarks have stirred up conversations about Crawford’s standing in the boxing world. With his dominant performance against Spence, coupled with Mayweather’s endorsement, he has solidified his reputation as one of the top fighters in the sport today.
Also, in recent news, a former world champion Andre Berto, compared Crawford to Mayweather. To this, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promitions had a response. He said, “Let him keep asking. You know me, I don’t give a f what others think or say. Never have and never will. He’s a terrific fighter, incredible performance, and a big, big fight. Give him his flowers. He deserves it all. You don’t have to compare him to nobody.”
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This statement is a testament to the respect Crawford commands within the boxing community.
As the echoes of Mayweather’s past remarks on Crawford continue to reverberate across the internet, they serve as a testament to Crawford’s skill and dominance in the ring.
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As we look forward to his future bouts, we can’t help but wonder: What heights will Crawford reach next in his boxing career? Do share your thoughts in the comments below!
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