What excuse does Crawford have?

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  1. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Still wondering why its taken Crawford so long to fulfill his mandatory obligations. The fight has never even been on the table for Crawford.
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Ortiz has been calling him out since 2021, Ortiz is a fighter that other than Spence is looked at a real challenge, and that's the only reason I can see as to why this fight hasn't happened yet. Tbh it might be one of those fights that never take place.
     
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  3. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things.

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    Yea, that was never going to happen unless the WBO went ahead with the mandatory and Ortiz took it.
    It´s a clash of promoters and networks.
    And at this point, I don´t blame Ortiz for going another route because he could end up spending years chasing after Crawford or that mandatory spot.
     
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  4. Johnny1987

    Johnny1987 Active Member Full Member

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    Can’t we all just agree that neither Crawford or Spence deserve any attention or accolades from us fans now? They have held up a division that for the last 20+ years has been the best in Boxing full of HOF fighters. These two were supposedly the torch bearers, they haven’t done the sport justice and in the process have done themselves a massive disservice. They are both a55holes. Haymon, PBC and everyone involved are bad for boxing
     
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  5. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No excuse.

    He needs to fight one of top 4 guys in 2023

    Keep the same energy with other top guys at that weight.
     
  6. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    He does not want to fight Spence because he realises he would lose. Simple as that. He is not overrated but he knows his limitations. Sugar Ray Leonard would have fought Spence but Bud won’t.
     
  7. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ceawford is comfortable being in this position. He got money, some accomplishments and an undefeated record. He doesnt want to challenge himself further so how good he is remains a mystery.
     
  8. 11player

    11player Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just fight Spence right now, enough with excuses
     
  9. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Crawford and Spence should both be shamed.
     
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  10. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    To even suggest Crawford is a top p4p fighter is an insult to the sport. He has the worst defenses of any fighter I have seen in decades. When will he step up.
     
  11. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tbh Ennis and Ortiz have a good shot at overthrowing Crawford.
     
  12. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I mean GGG is right up there with Crawford as far as trash resumes for a hyped p4p fighter
     
  13. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    At least GGG fought Canelo.
     
  14. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yea but in that situation it only happened because of Canelo, GGG was being a diva just like Crawford Canelo just said f it let’s fight
     
  15. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo vacated his wbc MW title to avoid Golovkin and GGG was being the diva? What a joke.
     
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