The stage is set and Terence Crawford is ready to come back to the ring since demolishing Errol Spence Jr. last year. The two weight class undisputed champion is locking horns with Israil Madrimov for the latter’s WBA super welterweight title at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. But what really has the fans talking is a special guest performance from pop-star Eminem.

Yep, the American rapper is set to perform on the Riyadh Season card on August 3rd! However, the other question is, will Eminem walk ‘Bud’ Crawford to the ring like he did for the Spence fight? It’s unlikely that the rapper would perform for the event and walk Crawford out on the same night! So, here’s a list of Crawford’s ring walk songs to help you guess what the undefeated Nebraskan would do this year. 

Amir Khan

For Terence Crawford’s fight against Amir Khan at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2019, he made a big splash by coming out to Jay-Z’s ‘Encore’. This track, which dropped on November 14, 2003, was produced by Kanye West and only recently went gold in December 2023.

It was written by Jay-Z, Kanye, and the legendary Lennon-McCartney duo, with vocals from John Legend, Don Crawley, GLC, and Kanye himself. ‘Encore’ samples John Holt’s cover of The Beatles’ ‘I Will’ and has had a huge impact on various artists, including Linkin Park. Choosing such a high-energy, iconic song definitely pumped up the crowd and set the tone for Crawford’s big night.

Egidijus Kavaliauskas 

When Terence Crawford stepped into the ring against Egidijus Kavaliauskas on December 14, 2019, he made a memorable entrance with E-40’s ‘Blossom’ blasting through the arena. Released on July 26, 2019, as part of E-40’s album ‘Practice Makes Paper’, the track features Boosie Badazz and Rexx Life Raj, with production by Reece Beats. The lively beat of ‘Blossom’ set an electric vibe for the night. Crawford’s choice of this track added extra excitement to his entrance and reflected his high-octane performance, which ultimately led to a 9th round TKO victory. 

Kell Brook

During Terence Crawford’s entrance for the fight against Kell Brook on November 14, 2020, he really set the stage with Chaka Khan’s ‘Ain’t Nobody’. This classic hit from 1983, famous for its catchy beat and Chaka’s powerhouse vocals, made Crawford’s walk to the ring unforgettable. The song had already achieved major success, topping the US Billboard R&B chart and earning a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. By choosing this iconic track, Crawford brought an extra dose of energy and flair to his entrance before taking on Brook.

Shawn Porter

When he went up against Shawn Porter on November 20, 2021, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Terence Crawford came rocking out to LL Cool J’s ‘I’m Bad’. As LL Cool J’s 1987 anthem blared through the arena, it was clear that Crawford was channeling some serious swagger. This track, which was LL Cool J’s debut on the Billboard Hot 100, reached #84 and made waves on several other charts, peaking at #4 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. With production by The L.A. Posse and LL Cool J, and Russell Simmons overseeing the whole thing, the song’s high-octane energy was the perfect hype for Crawford’s dominant performance, which ended with a knockout victory in the 10th round.

Errol Spence Jr.

And finally Crawford’s super fight against Errol Spence Jr., the boxer’s ring walk became a standout moment thanks to music icon Eminem. The rap legend made a surprise appearance, performing his hit ‘Lose Yourself’ as Crawford made his entrance. This collaboration, which sparked excitement after Crawford’s social media post and Eminem’s enthusiastic response, added a dramatic flair to the event.

Fans and pundits alike praised the pairing as a legendary combination, enhancing the high-stakes atmosphere of the bout. Crawford, the unbeaten WBO welterweight champion, and Spence Jr., the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF champion, were set to clash in one of boxing’s biggest fights, with Eminem’s performance amplifying the event’s significance.

Alright, so these were Terence Crawford’s choices for ring walk music in the past. At first glance, the boxer has used music from various era’s, which makes it difficult to guess which song he may choose for the Israil Madrimov fight. Honestly, it could be anything at this point, but he might want to one up his last ring walk. So, perhaps another artist. Kendrick Lamar, maybe! What’s your guess?