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Why Jermell Charlo Could Scupper Terence Crawford’s Saudi Debut Plans

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Boxing star Jermell Charlo could scupper Terence Crawford’s plans for a debut in Saudi Arabia. This week, Turki Alalshikh uploaded a picture of ‘Bud’ to X – formerly known as Twitter – with a shrugging emoji and a boxing glove, which potentially teased a possible link-up between the pair.

Crawford excited boxing fans even more by responding to the original post with two shushing emojis. Despite all the rumours, as of yet, nothing has been signed on the dotted line.

The unified welterweight champion is yet to announce his plans for this year. Speaking to FightHype earlier this year, WBO president Paco Valcarcel believes a possible move up to light middleweight could be on the cards for Crawford.

There were whispers of a potential showdown with Israil Madrimov; however, those plans could now be ruined as Charlo has reportedly thrown a spanner in the works.

According to Dan Rafael, the 33-year-old has activated his WBA junior middleweight champion in recess spot – implying that he’s got some unfinished business in the division.

The move will allow the reigning 154-pound champion to immediately face the newly crowned WBA title holder, Madrimov. The Uzbekistan star, who remains undefeated, captured the WBA belt back in March, defeating Magomed Kurbanov by fifth-round TKO.

Boxing Scene had reported that initial conversations had taken place to stage an epic showdown between Madrimov and Crawford in August.

The move by Charlo blocks His Excellency’s reported plan to schedule the clash between Crawford and Madrimov.

Alalshikh has become a bit of an influential figure in the sport of boxing, putting on sensational cards for the last 12 months. The Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority is also playing a key role in Tyson Fury’s heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk on the 18th of May.

Most recently, he financed Anthony Joshua’s mouthwatering showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou back in March – with the Brit going on to secure a sensational second-round knockout.

A one-of-a-kind boxing event was announced Monday as a squad of fighters representing Queensberry Promotions take on boxers from Matchroom in a unique five vs. five event – which includes Deontay Wilder – to take place June 1 in Saudi Arabia.

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez says fight with Terence Crawford ‘doesn’t make sense’ after beating Jermell Charlo

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat Jermell Charlo on Saturday night; Mexican says time is not right to fight Terence Crawford, who criticised Charlo’s approach in Las Vegas; Charlo wants Crawford bout but American says he is “over” his compatriot

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez says a fight with Terence Crawford “doesn’t make sense right now” after beating Jermell Charlo on Saturday night.

Alvarez dropped Charlo in the seventh round on his way to a unanimous decision victory in Las Vegas that extended his career record to 60-2-2.

The undisputed super-middleweight champion has faced calls to take on Crawford, the 40-0 undisputed welterweight champion, in his next bout, but said in his post-fight press conference on Saturday: “If the fight makes sense, go ahead.

“But right now, the fight with Terence Crawford, it doesn’t make sense. I just won, let me enjoy this.

“This is Canelo, I’m finally back. I feel great and I feel happy because I haven’t felt like this in a long time. I’m back.”

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After handing Charlo just his second professional defeat, Alvarez said: “Nobody can beat this Canelo.

“We know he’s a great fighter. He knows how to move in the ring.

“We worked on attacking the body for three months. For three months in the mountains without my family, without everything.

“I wasn’t disappointed not to get the knockout. I feel great. That’s why we fight 12 rounds.

“If I don’t get the knockout, I get 12 rounds to show I’m the best, that I’m the better fighter. That’s why it’s 12 rounds, to show who’s better.”

Crawford uninterested in Charlo bout

While Alvarez does not want to take on Crawford in the near future, Charlo does have his eyes on his fellow American, saying: “I wanna fight Terence Crawford.”

Charlo jumped up two weight divisions to take on Alvarez but said: “I can fight Crawford in my weight division. I’ll fight Crawford. I’m waiting.”

However, Crawford appeared unimpressed with Charlo’s efforts against Alvarez, writing on X: “Jermell Charlo, you went out sad. Didn’t even try to win, all you did was try to survive. You should be ashamed of yourself.

“Congratulations Canelo, you made the so-called lion look like a baby cub.

“I’m over Jermell Charlo. He’s no longer on my hit list. He went out there and laid down with no type of resistance.”

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Jermell Charlo to Terence Crawford: You can’t fk with me

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Just last week, Terence Crawford etched his name in history by becoming the inaugural undisputed welterweight boxing champion, securing a commanding TKO triumph over Errol Spence Jr. in the ninth round.

Throughout the bout, Crawford asserted his dominance, flooring Spence three times, including twice in the seventh round.

Amidst this display of supremacy, Crawford took the opportunity to engage in some verbal sparring with undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, who was present at the event.

Video footage captured Crawford signaling towards Charlo while taunting him after one of Spence’s knockdowns.

“You can’t f**k with me,” Charlo reportedly said. “You can’t f**k with me, though. I don’t give a f**k.”

Showtime’s ALL ACCESS has provided a more comprehensive perspective on the interaction, offering Charlo‘s viewpoint.

Charlo is set to challenge Canelo Alvarez for the super middleweight titles on September 30 in Las Vegas.

While this impending clash looms, the prospect of a captivating match emerges if Charlo were to defend his 154 titles against Crawford, potentially leading to another monumental contest between undisputed champions.

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Crawford Isn’t Ruling Out Jermell Charlo Showdown, But No Longer That Interested

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Terence Crawford tore a piece of paper and began mapping out how he wanted the last few years of his career to play out.

Of course, fighting Errol Spence Jr. was number one on his agenda. Beating the former unified champ meant that he could become an undisputed champion in his second weight class. Once Spence was out of the way, Crawford began drawing the face of Jermell Charlo, the former undisputed champion in the junior middleweight division.

From there, the rest of Crawford’s sheet of paper was blank. Considering his age and how long he was in the sport, he hinted at walking away if everything went according to plan. So far, his strategy is going along just fine.

In late July, Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) dismantled Spence, winning virtually every second of every round before finishing him off in the ninth frame. Immediately following the beatdown, the pound-for-pound star turned to Charlo who was sitting in the crowd, and warned him that he was next.

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At the time, Charlo had a lot to offer. He was the proud owner of the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF titles. He was also as violent as they come.

All in all, Crawford was excited about facing Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) next. But before the two could immure themselves in the negotiating room, Charlo’s name lost a bit of its shine.

With a lopsided loss against Canelo Alvarez, coupled with the WBO stripping him of his title and later dropping the IBF, Crawford is left a bit uninterested. Although he won’t summarily dismiss the likelihood that they’ll eventually meet, Crawford acknowledged that a Charlo fight isn’t so sexy anymore.

“I’m not gonna rule it out,” Crawford told FightHype’s Sean Zittel during a recent interview. “Charlo still got two belts, he’s still the champion but right now, I’m not looking to fight Charlo.”

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Robert Garcia Details Why Terence Crawford And Jermell Charlo Would Be The “Perfect Fight”

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Terence Crawford has plenty of exciting opponents lined up for him. A rematch against Errol Spence Jr., a possible super-fight against Canelo Alvarez, and an opportunity to be a world champion in yet another division by potentially facing Jermell Charlo. In the past, ‘Bud,’ has been vocal about his interest to face ‘Saul,’ at a catch weight but Robert Garcia is not too keen on it.

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According to him, a bout with ‘Saul,’ may not be a wise move. Moreover, he would like to see ‘Bud,’ face Jermell Charlo instead. Why does he say so?

Should Crawford face Charlo instead of Alvarez?

Charlo is a champion in only one weight class above the former undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford. Garcia thinks the Charlo-Crawford bout would be more fairly matched up. However, he thinks the interest in this potential fight might have abated after the Super-welterweight champion suffered a defeat against Canelo Alvarez.

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While speaking to FightHubTV, he stated, “That would be the perfect fight. But Because of Charlo’s last performance, even Crawford said, I don’t even want to fight you. Just the way he fought against Canelo. Kind of does hurt a little. But he is a good sell fighter, it’s a big fight. I think that’s the fight Crawford should take and Charlo, he’s the champion so why wouldn’t he? That would be a great fight.”

The fight between Charlo and Crawford would definitely attract interest. But the legendary boxer does not shy from being brutal in his assessment of Charlo’s loss in his last fight.

Garcia gets brutally honest about Charlo’s last fight

Charlo lost his last bout via a unanimous decision against, ‘Saul,’ and also suffered a knockdown. Over a month later, Garcia revealed that he was disappointed by Charlo’s performance and did not shy away from making it evident. In the same interview, he stated, “He saw Canelo in front of him and probably felt a few punches, he decided to survive. I don’t blame him. But, we were not happy. I was a little disappointed.”

Charlo may have attracted criticism but he continues to be a notable boxer. Moreover, if a bout with Crawford does eventually take place, we are curious to know, what are your opinions on this match-up. Share with us in the comments below.
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Floyd Mayweather Steals Some Of Curmel Moton’s Glory With “Am I Not The Greatest Ever”

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Last night in Las Vegas, on the under card of Canelo Alvarez’ one-sided win over a disappointing and reluctant Jermell Charlo, 17 year old Curmel Moton made his pro debut. One of Floyd Mayweather’s proteges, Moton has big things expected of him, very big things. Already, with “Money” guiding him, there is some talk of Moton fighting reigning WBA featherweight champ Leigh Wood soon after Wood’s upcoming fight with Josh Warrington (should Wood win on October 7). And last night, after scoring a first round win in his debut, Moton was having his time in the spotlight at the podium.

Before Mayweather took apparent umbrage over what a reporter had the sheer nerve to say about him. The reporter, who was in the process of asking Moton a question, preceded his question by stating how Moton is guided by “arguably one of the greatest of all time.”

What’s wrong with those words, a person might ask. Nothing. But then we have to factor in Mayweather’s gigantic ego. Floyd felt to need to berate the reporter, doing so in a humiliating way akin to how a teacher might scold a student – a bad teacher, anyway.
What are we rating ourselves on?” Mayweather said, speaking directly to the reporter. “In the least amount if fights, I didn’t have to have 70 fights, 150 fights, 300 fights. Did I or did I not beat the most world champions? (pointing at the reporter) In the least amount of fights? Who got the highest gate? Who made the most money? Who was the most accurate? It’s basically saying that…”

The reporter, backed into a most uncomfortable corner, agreed with all of Mayweather’s statements and ultimately agreed that Mayweather is indeed the greatest of all time. But is he? Heck, no. Biggest gate, most champions beaten in least number of fights aside, Mayweather cannot be ranked above a number of boxing greats….Sugar Ray Robinson for one, Muhammad Ali for two, Roberto Duran for three, Henry Armstrong for four, Sam Langford for five……I could go on and on, and so could you. Maybe you will, and at the same time maybe you will be equally critical of Mayweather for not only treating an established member of the media so embarrassingly, but at the same time stealing some of his young fighter’s glory time. Floyd has had his time, now the younger talent he promotes should be allowed to have theirs.

 

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“He Was Going Out the Door”: Despite Canelo Alvarez’s Jermell Charlo Win, Gervonta Davis Remains Adamant on Self-Proclaimed “Face of Boxing” Remarks

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The boxing world can’t stop talking about the victory of Canelo Alvarez over Jermell Charlo. As famous, ‘Cinnamon’ beat Jermell Charlo and kept his super middleweight title. Charlo had moved up two weight classes, confident in giving Canelo a tough fight, but struggled during the bout. We don’t know if it was the weight change, lack of recent fights, or just facing a formidable opponent that caused Charlo’s loss.

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Alvarez took control from the start. He knocked Charlo down in round seven, showing he’s still at his best and shunning the critics for his past performances. As a reason, many think this victory makes him the face of boxing. However, Gervonta Davis, another top champion, disagrees. In a recent interview with Fight Hype, ‘Tank’ unraveled why he’s still the face of boxing despite Canelo’s lopsided win against ‘Iron Man.’

Why does Gervonta Davis think he’s “the face of boxing”?

According to Davis, Alvarez’s win was great but not spotlight-stealing. Davis believes the sport’s face must show dominance and showmanship. He thinks these qualities are part of his own style. As ‘Tank’ said, “for sure, I think I’m the face of boxing already if we being real. I think I’m the face of boxing right now. I think with Canelo going out the door, all the top guys, I mean. Canelo’s probably the only one, but he’s going out the door.”

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When the interviewer asked what he thinks it takes to be the ‘face’ of boxing, he gave a detailed answer. He said, “Just every time I’m in there, just put on a great performance, you know. Just go out there and put on a great performance. That’s, I think that’s what make me, what make me that star over everybody. ‘Cause people be winning, but they, you watching them and they be like, first of all, they go 12 rounds. Not saying 12 rounds is bad, but it just like how they do it. Like they run and they think it’s still amateur boxing and things like that. Like, come on.”

Who’s Tank aiming next to make his legacy irrefutable?

According to Boxing Social, Calvin Ford, Davis’s trainer, recently revealed the mega fight Davis is aiming for next. The focus is on a potential bout between Davis and Teofimo Lopez, a two-weight world champion. Both fighters have a long history, tracing back to their days in the American amateur ranks. He said it’s not a question of “if,” but “when.” Both fighters have sparred before, adding intrigue to a future pro bout. Ford believes the fight will happen after they clear other challenges.

He wants Lopez to keep his 140-pound class spot, while Davis holds his. Both fighters are at career highs after recent wins. Davis beat Ryan Garcia, and Lopez defeated Josh Taylor. However, there are still logistical hurdles in the fight’s manifestation. These include promoter and broadcasting issues that need resolution before scheduling the fight.

The boxing ring is as much a stage for personalities as it is for athletes. While Canelo Alvarez’s recent win over Jermell Charlo was a significant milestone, Gervonta Davis remains steadfast in his belief that he is the true “Face of Boxing.” With upcoming fights and plans to diversify his boxing portfolio, Davis is not just talking the talk; he’s walking the walk.

So, who do you think is the real face of boxing—Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis? Or is there room for more than one star in this arena?

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