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Mike Tyson Names The Issue Preventing Terence Crawford Being An All-Time-Great

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Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has heaped praise on pound-for-pound superstar and current unified welterweight champion Terence Crawford, but the now 57-year-old has highlighted the one stumbling block in the way of ‘Bud’ becoming an all-time-great.

Crawford extended his record to 40-0 when he dominated and stopped long-term rival and fellow 147lb champion Errol Spence Jr to become undisputed welterweight champion and the first multi-divisional undisputed champion since the dawn of the four-belt era.

Terence Crawford

Unfortunately for the American, he has yet to step through the ropes since and as a result some fans felt he was pipped to the Fighter of the Year accolade by Naoya Inoue, despite the generational performance of Crawford.

The undefeated southpaw has now also been stripped of his IBF world title, with Jaron Ennis assuming the title, a decision which could prompt a move to super-welterweight or even super-middleweight after astonishing whispers of a clash with Canelo Alvarez.

In an interview with DAZN, Mike Tyson explained that despite Crawford’s success inside the ropes, to be a true all-time-great you need to become a superstar that can fill up arenas.

Crawford has also been linked to a showdown with Teofimo Lopez, but the WBO super-lightweight champion’s below-par display last week could’ve put an end to those talks.

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Mike Tyson Feels There’s Still One Thing Terence Crawford Needs To Prove

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He might be pound-for-pound number one in many people’s eyes, but Mike Tyson still thinks Terence Crawford has one thing left to prove.

Crawford is quite possibly the best fighter of his generation after recently claiming the undisputed welterweight title with an impressive knockout win over Errol Spence Jr back in July. It’s his second four-belt haul having also achieved that feat down at light-welterweight.

Right now he has a contracted rematch with Spence to think about but has also spoken of his desire to fight Jermell Charlo.

Terence Crawford

Speaking on the DAZN Boxing Show, former heavyweight wrecking ball Tyson was asked if Crawford was an all-time great who could have won in any era.

It was then put to him that Crawford has now also got the fan base to fill arenas and Tyson said he needs some harder fights to really go to the next level, at least financially.

Whoever ‘Bud’ fights next, it will not be in defense of his undisputed title having recently been stripped of the IBF championship.

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‘The GOAT and GWOAT’: Fans Blown To Smithereens as Mike Tyson and Claressa Shields Unite

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The 31st annual ESPYS Awards held on July 12, 2023, turned out to be a memorable night for sports enthusiasts worldwide. The prestigious event, held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, brought together an array of legendary athletes from various disciplines. However, among the star-studded guest list, one name shone brighter than ever – boxing legend Mike Tyson. Despite battling with a medical condition, Tyson graced the red carpet, captivating fans with his presence. Moreover, here he had a memorable encounter with undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields.

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As the night progressed, a viral video began to capture the attention of fight fans everywhere. The video featured not only Tyson but also UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones along with Shields. In addition, both Shields and Jones were honored with prestigious awards – Shields winning the Best Boxer award and Jones clinching the Best Fighter award. This was not all as the undisputed champion also posed with ‘Iron Mike’ in an iconic picture that has taken over the internet.

Fan frenzy: Mike Tyson and Claressa Shields’ unforgettable encounter sparks social media eruption

The two boxing greats took center stage for a photograph, symbolizing a rare and powerful bond between two generations of fighters. The viral photograph shared on Shields’ social media account, instantly became the talk of the town. With the caption “GWOAT  Uncle,” Shields paid a touching homage to Tyson, referring to him as a mentor. Moreover, she referred to herself as the “Greatest Woman of All Time,” a title that fans and athletes alike have lovingly bestowed upon her.

A user  touted Tyson as the ‘GOAT’ and Shields as the ‘GWOAT’. “The GOAT and GWOAT Go Champs, The Game,” he wrote.

Claressa Shield

Another user named Carmencita Smith claimed that these two legends were the best to ever compete in the sport. “2 legends, 2 of the best to ever do it,” she wrote.

According to a user named Mandy Mayers, while Tyson was a symbol for men, Shields was a role model for female boxers. “Well Alright CHAMPS Mike did it for the Men and Mz Claressa T-Rex Shields is doing it for the Ladies,” she wrote.

A user even went as far as declaring this picture to be the best one of 2023. “Boxing pic of the year,” he wrote.

Lastly, a user stated that the two will go down as pioneers when everything is said and done. “When it’s all said and done these are 2 of the greatest to ever do i,” he wrote.

The meeting of the two boxing greats at the ESPYS Awards was a monumental event. This encounter demonstrated the undeniable impact of legendary figures in sports. In addition, they will continue to inspire the next generation of athletes. As the video of their encounter continues to garner attention, the message it carries is clear, greatness transcends time, and the bond between past and present champions remains unbreakable.

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