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Terence Crawford Warned About Canelo Alvarez by Mexican Boxing Icon: “Weight Classes Exist for a Reason”

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Canelo Alvarez will face Jaime Munguia on May 5th but the fans are already pondering about his next fight after Munguia. So, who’s next? The name on everyone’s lips? Terence Crawford. A potential super fight between the two champions would be a dream come true for boxing purists. But there’s a catch – Crawford needs to climb three weight classes just to make it into Canelo’s domain.

Canelo’s recent fights haven’t exactly quelled the critics’ fire. Since many fans crave the David Benavidez fight, the undisputed super middleweight champion finds himself at a crossroads whether to face Crawford or give Benavidez a shot at his title. However, Juan Manuel Marquez, a champion in four weight classes, warns Terence Crawford before jumping weights to take on Canelo Alvarez. He believes it would give him a lot of advantages over Crawford, and ‘Bud’ shouldn’t even try to get into such a fight.

Terence Crawford advised not to venture beyond super welterweight

Boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez has thrown his hat into the ring – well, not literally – with his thoughts on the potential Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford megafight. Marquez, a man who has stared down greats like Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Marquez, thus, questioned the wisdom of Crawford jumping two weight classes on FightHype just to fight Canelo. “Crawford’s a great fighter,” Marquez acknowledged, “but we need to realize weight classes exist for a reason.”

His stance is clear. A significant weight disparity gives Canelo a hefty advantage. He mentioned, “Crawford needs to fight at the welterweight division, or at super-welterweight maximum because Canelo would have too many advantages.” Marquez argued that Crawford should stay put at welterweight or the super welterweight division at most. This isn’t just a technical observation; it’s a call for fairness.

Marquez seems to suggest that a fight under these conditions wouldn’t be a true test of skill, but rather a showcase of Canelo’s physical dominance. The legendary fighter also throws a jab towards what he believes the fans truly desire. “The people want to see the Canelo vs. Benavidez fight,” he declared. However, ‘Cinnamon’ hates it when he has to direct his future according to what the boxing fans want. The undisputed champion believes that he can do whatever he wants to do.

Canelo Alvarez wants to do things his way

Canelo Alvarez is a smart businessman other than being a legendary boxer. He believes he has earned a right to choose his fights the way he sees fit, and a fight against David Benavidez doesn’t seem to be something he is very interested in. Canelo readily admitted his privilege. “I can fight any fighter, and I earn my good money. And I can do whatever I want right now and I deserve it, because I’ve done everything in my career, and I deserve to be in this position,” he declared.

This highlights his status as a top dog who calls the shots. But his actions speak louder than words. The “hydration clause” becomes Canelo’s smokescreen. “When I beat him, he’s going to say it’s because I put that clause in. So, I don’t want anything to do with that fight. It would be a lose-lose situation because after the fight they’re going to say it was because of that,” he stated, where he talked about how he doesn’t see any benefit in taking this fight. Possibly that’s the reason why Alvarez ended up demanding $200 million for this particular fight.

Canelo’s definitely got the fans in a frenzy with this one! Is he dodging a bullet by side-stepping David Benavidez? Or is this all a grand scheme, a calculated move towards an even bigger fight? What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section.

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Crawford Vs. Ennis Bout Possible Within A Year, Says Former Champ Bey

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Mickey Bey anticipates a potential clash between Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis facilitated by Ennis’ Matchroom Boxing deal.

A bout between Terence Crawford and Jaron “Boots” Ennis, according to former champion Mickey Bey, might occur within a year. Bey believes that the recent signing of IBF welterweight champion Boots Ennis with Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn will aid in bringing former three-division world champion Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) into the picture.

Even if he currently has no options that will guarantee him a sizable payoff, Crawford, 36, is a money-focused fighter in the latter stages of his career and doesn’t see any reason to take a risky bout against the undefeated phenom Boots (31-0, 28 KOs) unless he can make a lot of money.

“I think him being with Matchroom and being busy, I think in a year it might make sense, even for Crawford because Boots could end up fighting two or three times at least,” said Mickey Bey in media reports.

By winning the next three titles and claiming the title of indisputable champion, Boots, 26, hopes to bring the 147-pound weight class together. He might be able to accomplish that aim in a year with Hearn’s assistance.

Even if Boots does manage to accomplish that, it won’t be worth the more than a year he will spend attempting to get noticed by the casual fans. Additionally, Boots Ennis won’t be facing any well-known boxers in his quest to become the ultimate champion.

It would be more beneficial for him to concentrate on attempting to arrange fights with Crawford, Conor Benn, and Devin Haney—assuming the latter has the guts to take him on. I don’t believe Haney wants to ever fight Boots Ennis. He and his father, Bill, are extremely selective about who they fight, and because Devin is nearly as big as him, it is clear that they evaluated Boots and thought he was beyond their level of skill rather than size.

“I think it would happen at the very end of Crawford’s career. I think Eddie [Hearn] can make it happen. Maybe he can get Crawford at that weight [154] or maybe not,” said Bey on a possible battle between Boots Ennis and Crawford at 154.

It’s reasonable, to state that Crawford, 36, is still in a holding pattern, awaiting word from Canelo Alvarez on whether or not to pursue him. Crawford will be open to a bout with Boots Ennis once he sees that it’s not happening.

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Ryan Garcia Given a Knockout Chance against Terence Crawford; Curmel Moton Lashes Out at Fantasy Matchmaker

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The one punch that Ryan Garcia has greatly boasted of is his left hook. Ahead of the fight against Gervonta Davis aka Abdul Wahid, ‘KingRy’ argued that he would put ‘Tank’ to sleep provided he touched the boxer from Baltimore with his favorite punch. But, ‘Tank’ knocked out ‘KingRy’ in the 7th round. Anyway, against Devin Haney on March 30th for the WBC Super-Lightweight title, Ryan Garcia will likely depend on his left hook again for the win.

In this context, Ray Jackson wondered about a fantasy match between Garcia and former two-time undisputed champion Terence Crawford. As Jackson hoped Garcia would land his left hook on ‘Bud’, Floyd Mayweather’s protege Curmel Moton intervened. Here is what happened.

Can Ryan Garcia’s left hook KO Terence Crawford?

Lately, Terence Crawford told Boxing Social that Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney was a “great fight“. Although he thought both were hungry, Crawford believed Devin Haney had the edge. In his opinion, ‘The Dream’ was “more polished” and “well rounded”. Of course, Crawford’s statements upset ‘KingRy’. For the same reason, Garcia recently wrote on X, “I respect Crawford and what he has reached but I want to kick his a** just cause.” On that note, Ray Jackson now argued that ‘KingRy’ could KO ‘Bud’ with his left hook.

“Bud did get ROCKED by Gamboa so it’s a small possibility Ryan could land that left hook and KO him,” wrote Ray Jackson, referring to Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Terence Crawford which ‘Bud’ won via a 9th-round TKO. But, as soon as the tweet came to Curmel Moton’s notice, he said, “You tryna p*ss boxing twitter off today.”

In other words, Moton fails to believe that Ryan Garcia can survive against ‘Bud’ Crawford relying on his left hook. In this connection, one must mention that while Garcia favors his left hook, Roy Jones Jr. recently advised ‘KingRy’ to have more “weapons” against Devin Haney.

Roy Jones Jr. thinks Ryan Garcia’s left hook is not sufficient

According to former Cruiserweight champion Roy Jones Jr., between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, the more mature and developed fighter will win. In his opinion, it is a matter of who can “hold on the longest”. And while he knows that ‘KingRy’ is familiar with Devin Haney’s skills as they fought six times as amateurs, Jones Jr. wants Garcia to have more than a left hook.

“You can’t just depend on the left hook. Everybody knows about your left hook now,” he said. “I think he should develop more tools. His right hand, jab, body shots. Develop a few more weapons,” Roy Jones Jr. added. Hopefully, Garcia will take Jones Jr.’s advice into consideration and exhibit better tools against Haney. But, do you think Ryan Garcia has a chance against Terence Crawford in the ring?

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“I Want To Kick His A”: Ryan Garcia Calls Out Terence Crawford Pound-for-Pound King Despite Showing Respect

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Ryan Garcia has issued a challenge to the pound-for-pound king, Terence Crawford. However, the reason for him to hotly pursue a super fight might not be alluring to the fans. The American boxer wants to show the undisputed welterweight champion his place. Can he do it?

‘KingRy’ is currently gearing up for his fight with Devin Haney, scheduled for April 20. But his social media shenanigans have attracted eyeballs as those continue to evoke concerns and amusement among fans. This time, he has challenged ‘Bud’ in a quirky manner, expressing his desire to “kick his as*.”

Ryan Garcia wants an unlikely match with Terence Crawford

Garcia, 25, turned to his X handle and expressed his respect for the welterweight champion for his numerous accolades. But he soon added his desire to exchange blows with him for no apparent reason. He wrote, “I respect Crawford and what he has reached but I want to kick his as* just cause. Let’s f*cking GO B*TCH.”

This post by the 24-1 record looks like one of the typical social media theatrics that he has adopted in the buildup to the Haney fight. Notably, the likes of Michael Jai White have condemned such behavior as they believe the lightweight boxer has a lot of work to do on his boxing game. “That does not go well in his favor because here’s a guy who needs to work on his fundamentals seriously,” White told DJ Vlad.

Despite the opinion-dividing tactics of Garcia, he has pursued big fights and names since he burst on the scene. He has fought Gervonta Davis but lost. Now, the Victorville native is fighting ‘The Dream’ next. In an age where fighters shield their records instead of fighting other big names, Oscar De La Hoya believes Garcia has done a great service to boxing.

Oscar De La Hoya praises ‘KingRy’ for his zeal to fight anyone

The Golden Boy Promotion lynchpin recently shed light on the recent condition of the boxing era and compared it to his era when everybody was willing to take on a fight with other big names. De La Hoya believes Garcia is bringing back the good old times. He told Beto Duran during a live broadcast, “He’s willing to fight the best.”

On the other hand, the recent post by Garcia appears merely to be an antic, but it also doesn’t deny the fact that he was the one who called out Haney and helped ink the deal. It remains to be seen how he will fair against his childhood rival and whether he will meet Crawford in the ring down the line.

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Teddy Atlas Warns Inactive Terence Crawford to Keep an Eye on Father Time

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Terence Crawford is 36 now, staring up at either a legacy showdown in September against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez if he can sharpen his lobbying game, or the opportunity to enhance his pound-for-pound stature by winning a world title in a fourth weight class.

Trailing among those options is remaining a welterweight and fighting a still-developing non-champion 10 years his junior.

On Tuesday’s episode of ProBox TV’s “Deep Waters,” analysts Chris Algieri and Teddy Atlas both detailed the factors in place that are leading Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) away from a 147-pound date against Philadelphia’s Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) to either pursue a junior middleweight belt or to make a longshot play to fight Alvarez.

“[Crawford] and his team have said Boots is not on their radar,” former 140-pound titleholder Algieri said. “It wasn’t the type of fight they’re looking for. They’re looking for big money.

“Let’s be honest: We’re at the stage of Terence Crawford’s career where he’s done it all. This is the twilight of his career. He’s looking to maximize his earnings and maximize his legendary status. … At this point, Terence Crawford is making money moves, and I’m not sure the Jaron Ennis fight is the kind of money that’s going to entice him to stay at 147.”

Ennis is on a course to make the first defense of his version of the welterweight title this summer, according to his freshly minted promoter Matchroom Boxing.

Despite Crawford having overwhelmed three-belt welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. in July, Crawford has given literally no indication he will return to the division where he stood as undisputed champion just a few months ago.

Not only has he called out Alvarez, but he has also appealed to the WBO to parlay his “super” champion status into an automatic shot at the champion, who surprisingly became California’s Sebastian Fundora, by virtue of his blood-soaked split-decision upset of previously unbeaten Australian Tim Tszyu on March 30.

Fundora suffered a broken nose in victory and is medically suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission until Sept. 27, likely meaning he won’t fight again until December.

Crawford could opt to meet Tszyu, as he planned, or pursue another 154-pound belt. But neither those titleholders nor Israil Madrimov or Bakhram Murtazaliev have the type of household name that Crawford seeks.

“He wins with everybody in that weight class now,” Atlas said on Tuesday’s episode of “Deep Waters.” “He carries his power. … What’s so special is what’s inside Crawford. He doesn’t believe you can beat him. He’s a special guy.

“And his timing is at a different dimension. He sees things other people don’t see. He’s so calm. Just a twitch of your muscle … you’re just starting to see that, and that’s why he’s always ahead of you.”

Alvarez is due in the ring May 4 in Las Vegas against former junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguia. Should Alvarez win, his choices to fight could be unbeaten former super middleweight champion David Benavidez, super middleweight Edgar Berlanga or Crawford.

It’s unknown how the WBO will handle Fundora’s extended absence.

Rather than remain in limbo, Crawford could opt for Tszyu or increase his intensity to request Alvarez, should the Mexican star dispose of Munguia.

“He has so many opportunities at the higher weight class,” Algieri said.

Added Atlas: “And there’s no Godzilla up there [at 154]. Crawford can move up there and win.”

Atlas added another caveat:

“The thing I’d be worried about is the one enemy who’s undefeated against anybody, no matter what,” Atlas said. “And that’s Father Time.”

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Brian McIntyre: Terence Crawford Would Beat Canelo Alvarez Like Errol Spence

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Trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre says his leading charge Terence Crawford is still keen on a fight with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

McIntyre, talking to Fight Hub, said of Crawford: “That’s probably what he wants, Canelo.

“Bud beats his ass. He outboxes him. [Weight] don’t matter. Bud’s been fighting bigger people all his life.

“We know how to roll with punches, we know how to take your power. We can take your power away from you. How do you take the power away from a puncher? Timing.

“It would be Errol Spence-Crawford II.”

Canelo has said he has no interest in the contest, which would match the undisputed champion at 147lbs with the undisputed champion at 168lbs, largely because of the size difference, and that it would place him in a no-win situation.

“I respect that, because you get beat by the smaller man… “ said McIntyre. “The real boxing fans know Bud can beat Canelo. He might be bigger, but he don’t got the height, he don’t got the reach. He’s got a good boxing IQ, but he doesn’t have that crazy IQ that Terence has.”

Asked about what happens when Canelo faces Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas on May 4, McIntyre predicted: “Canelo’s going to stop him. I say in 10 rounds. It’s a decent fight, but Munguia’s isn’t ready for that level yet. He hasn’t been on that level yet.”

McIntyre derided any speculation about a Crawford fight with fellow McIntyre-trained boxer Chris Eubank Jr. as “fake news” was also asked to give his take on the April 20 New York clash between WBC junior welterweight titleholder Devin Haney and challenger Ryan Garcia.

“Devin Haney’s going to beat him because he’s got more experience, he’s been in bigger fights, and I believe he will be able to push him. Ryan’s got some speed, but Devin’s smart enough to time him.

“[Garcia should] box and move, make Devin come to him, because Devin’s usually the boxer.

“Make him get out of his comfort zone. Devin’s used to people coming to him, he’s a great boxer, he knows how to box. He knows how to box on his toes.”

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Terence Crawford Net Worth 2024: What Is The Boxer Worth?

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Terence Crawford is a name among those who excel in boxing. He has accrued a net worth of $8 million by 2024, as detailed by FanArch. His journey from an ambitious young athlete to becoming an undefeated world champion across multiple weight classes is a testament to his skill, determination, and careful career management. Significant victories mark Crawford’s dominance in the sport. It’s also highlighted by strategic decisions that have advanced his standing and solidified his financial success.

Crawford’s boxing career is distinguished by his ability to conquer multiple divisions. He has earned world titles in the lightweight, light welterweight, and welterweight categories. This feat showcases his remarkable adaptability and skill, setting him apart as one of the sport’s most versatile fighters. His accomplishments within the ring reflect a relentless pursuit of greatness, underscored by tactical brilliance and an indomitable spirit.

Beyond his physical capabilities, Crawford’s career is characterized by astute decision-making and strategic foresight. The management of his fights, purse negotiation, and promotional endeavors have been meticulously planned to ensure optimal financial gain and career progression. Additionally, his engagement with endorsements and partnerships has been integral to building a robust financial portfolio. This also highlights a multifaceted approach to career development.

Moreover, Crawford’s impact on boxing extends beyond his accolades. He is admired for his discipline, resilience, and strategic insight, inspiring both fans and aspiring boxers. His legacy in the sport is not just defined by his undefeated record and championship titles but also by his contribution to enhancing the profile of boxing and mentoring the next generation of fighters. His journey underscores what it means to be a champion inside and outside the ring, offering a blueprint for success rooted in hard work, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Terence Crawford Goes Toe-To-Toe With Shakur Stevenson but Outside a Boxing Ring

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Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson are more than just boxing champions. They’re almost family. This bond between them transcends blood, forged in the crucible of countless sparring sessions and a shared devotion to their inner circles. Crawford, the elder by eight years, is Stevenson’s “big brother” both inside and outside the ring. Stevenson, Crawford’s “little brother,” is a constant presence by his side.

When Stevenson clinched his first world title, Crawford was there, celebrating ringside. And when Crawford emerged victorious from his epic battle with Errol Spence Jr, Stevenson rode shotgun on his hometown parade float, pride etched on his face. This bond fuels them both. Moreover, they also help each other with their sparring sessions, and they’ve recently even challenged each other in a different sport as well.

Shakur Stevenson scores on Terence Crawford

Besides being the former undisputed champion, Terence Crawford’s tales of being great at ping-pong wouldn’t be a surprise to a lot of people. There have been many moments when the boxer is seen handling his business on the ping-pong table well. That’s exactly what happened recently too. Crawford and Stevenson were seen slugging it out on a ping-pong table

The snippet of a game was posted by a person who was in the room, and it was shared by Terence Crawford on his Instagram Story. In the video, Stevenson and Crawford were locked in a friendly ping-pong battle at the end of which Shakur Stevenson visibly made a score against Terence Crawford. Their passion for the game isn’t exactly breaking news; social media has been buzzing with glimpses of their table tennis prowess for quite some time now. They even chimed in during the famous ping-pong face-off between Floyd Mayweather and Usher.

At that time, they also promised to show the 50-0 boxing champion how to properly play the game. Well, Stevenson agreed as well.

Floyd Mayweather gets called out by Terence Crawford, but not for a boxing match

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. found himself facing an unexpected challenge – on the ping-pong table, that is. In a playful exchange on social media, Mayweather shared a video of himself defeating R&B star Usher in a game of table tennis. Mayweather, ever the showman, couldn’t resist a bit of friendly bragging, prompting a hilarious back-and-forth with fellow champions Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevens

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Eddie Hearn Gives Bad News to Terence Crawford, Says Sebastian Fundora Fight Is Possible With Errol Spence Jr. But Not With ‘Bud’

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In the wake of Sebastian Fundora‘s victory over Tim Tszyu, Errol Spence Jr. called out the new WBO and WBC Super-Welterweight champion. Similarly, Fundora was interested in fighting Spence Jr. as he considered ‘The Truth’ one of the greats in boxing. However, later, Fundora’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz informed the media that they had “verbally” promised ‘The Soul Taker’ a rematch. Therefore, a rematch against Tszyu was Team Fundora’s “first priority”.

On the other hand, the WBO branded Terence Crawford as Fundora’s “mandatory“. Likewise, they ordered both sides to arrange a fight within the next 180 days. However, it seems Errol Spence Jr. vs. Sebastian Fundora has a better chance of taking place now. Lately, with AKHi TV, Mayweather Promotions CEO, Leonard Ellerbe said that the founder of PBC, Al Haymon could make Spence Jr. vs. Fundora happen.

Now, promoter Eddie Hearn is in agreement with Ellerbe. In his opinion, the rematch between Tszyu and Fundora will hardly happen. “Firstly, is there a rematch clause? I think Tszyu’s team says there is. Sampson said there’s a verbal one. I mean I can’t believe you would enter a fight 12 days out to save a show as the champion and not have a rematch clause. So, I’m presuming they have one,” said Hearn.

“If they don’t and regardless of what Sampson says, who’s a lovely man, a verbal contract means absolutely nothing. You can say, ‘We’re going to honor our word.’ [But,] there’s no terms,” Hearn added. In addition, he explained that since Fundora and Spence Jr. were with the PBC, the two could share the ring.

PBC cannot stage Terence Crawford vs. Sebastian Fundora

According to Hearn, if Team Fundora can get the rematch against Tim Tszyu in Australia, it would be financially lucrative. In his opinion, a rematch against ‘The Soul Taker’ will bring Fundora “the biggest payday” of his career. But, if the rematch doesn’t take place, Fundora will likely face Spence Jr. as the two are with the PBC. “What I think will happen again talking about PBC. Crawford is not with the PBC. So, therefore, unless the PBC can capture Crawford, they won’t do the fight against Fundora,” said Eddie Hearn.

“I think you’ll either see Fundora against Tszyu or Fundora against Spence. I don’t think you will see Fundora against Crawford,” concluded Hearn. With that said, do you think Terence Crawford vs. Sebastian Fundora will happen? Let us know in the comments below. For more boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports!

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Roy Jones Jr explains why Terence Crawford is the pound-for-pound king, but another boxer is ‘fast on his heels’

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Roy Jones Jr believes Terence Crawford is the pound-for-pound king of boxing.

However, ‘RJ’ insists fellow two-weight undisputed champion Naoya Inoue is ‘fast on his heels’.

“Right now the pound-for-pound king with the Kid [Naoya] Inoue right on his back,” Jones Jr told talkSPORT Drive.

“I’ll tell you why, Terence Crawford has been dominating for the last ten years, ain’t nobody come close.

“The only reason he didn’t get the pound-for-pound title earlier is because no one higher up the ladder would give him the opportunity, but he is definitely now pound-for-pound the king.

“Inoue is fast on his heels because anyone you give Inoue, he destroys.”

Jones Jr’s assessment lines up with the Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound ratings which have Crawford at No.1 and Inoue at No.2.

Just below them on the boxing icon’s list is Dmitry Bivol who faces Artur Beterbiev on June 1 in Saudi Arabia for all four major sanctioning body belts at light-heavyweight.

Providing Bivol wins that fight, Jones Jr believes he can leapfrog both boxers into pole position.

“After that, you’ve probably got to go with [Dmitry] Bivol, he’s been doing his thing for a while,” he added.

“Bivol has shown that he can beat whoever he wants to beat, now if he beats [Artur] Beterbiev he’s going to get the new crown of pound-for-pound king.”

Crawford became the consensus pound-for-pound king after beating Errol Spence Jr last July to become undisputed champion at welterweight.

In doing so, he became the first two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era having already claimed all of the titles at super-lightweight six years prior.

Inoue was the second man to achieve this distinction when he followed up his reign of dominance at bantamweight with another four-belt unification at super-bantamweight at the back end of 2023.

Bivol, meanwhile, ranks highly on most people’s lists due to his notable win over former pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez, as well as his impressive seven-year reign as WBA light-heavyweight champion.

 

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