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The shockwaves of Terence Crawford’s clinical striking are still ringing. Only yesterday, touted as the best boxing has to offer unfolded. The bout was five years in the making, yet the skill difference made it seem otherwise. Crawford extended his undefeated streak. The combat had a seismic impact, with boxing fans rumbling about the electricity. One NBA legend even identified the exact moment the 40-0 champ foresaw his victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves legend posted an Instagram story relating to the moment.

Kevin Garnett weighs in on the Terence Crawford mega-fight

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The welterweight clash was one that fans were eagerly anticipating. For the first time since 1986, a chance at unification was on the line. Both Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. were touted as the best in the division when coming in. The atmosphere was awaiting the mental warfare to break into a brawl. However, as Kevin Garnett saw it, there was a moment during their press conference when Crawford recognized his moment of superiority.

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During their exchange, Spence prompted how he was responsible for the historic fight. After a moment of hesitation with a tint of fire in his eyes, the undisputed welterweight simply replied “We gonna make history baby”. It seemed like his way of acknowledging the monumental fight. But it was a night later that boxing enthusiasts understood that we always meant him.

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Kevin Garnett, an NBA legend reputed for his mental battles, wrote on his Instagram story, “This when Bud knew right there.. that was the moment”.

Subsequently, Terence Crawford stamped his initials in boxing history. He validated his generational talent by essentially mauling Spence. No spectator in the crowd saw a contest after a tightly fought first round. Crawford knocked down his welterweight rival in the second round. That became the turning point of the night. Finally, in the seventh round, he repeated the deed twice. The second time, the referee had seen enough. Crawford had won the battle of the ages.

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On the most coveted night of his career, Crawford was unfazed. He struck off number 11 in his KO spell, eighth since moving divisions. The 35-year-old now boasts a resume of legend. A multi-division champion, a notorious striker, and now a history-maker.