Is anyone else a little bothered that Crawford isn't going up to 175? Ever?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025.


Page 1 of 2
  1. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,141
    4,443
    Jan 6, 2024
    Crawford beat Canelo flowers delivered. But I really really want to see him fight Bivol and Benavidez and am kinda annoyed that he said no. This is the perfect time with LHW being in a transit period. And its not even fighting Janibek next. Thats a fine fight. What about after Janibek? I got a little miffed by them shutting down the possibility.

    How should I feel about this because I understand thats one division higher then 168 on the other hand he can potentially eclipse Floyd if he went in and rolled the 3 Bs?
     
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    #1
  2. themostoverrated

    themostoverrated Active Member Full Member

    562
    659
    Feb 9, 2022
    I want him to fight at 160 first. Become a six-division champion, then take a flight northward. We haven't seen a six-division champion since de la Hoya and a seven (eight division) since Pacquiao.
     
    themostoverrated, Nov 6, 2025
    themostoverrated, Nov 6, 2025
    #2
  3. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

    3,179
    3,533
    Jul 12, 2012
    Mr Marvin Hagler ruled the middleweight division and never saw a need to move up in weight.
    What is the push to fight outside your natural weight class?
     
    KernowWarrior, Nov 6, 2025
    KernowWarrior, Nov 6, 2025
    #3
    J Jones, AlwaysFirst, SquareUp and 1 other person like this.
  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,141
    4,443
    Jan 6, 2024
    Haglers Middleweight division wasn't the middle of nowhere division. Janibeks nice fight. Is there anything else for Crawford to prove there?
     
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    #4
  5. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Active Member Full Member

    1,450
    2,418
    Oct 22, 2015
    Not at all. I'd rather see him go to middleweight and challenge the winner of Alimkhanuly/Lara. That said, I have this weird curiosity whether Bivol will look like a shell coming off of major back surgery and a long rehab, and whether Crawford might see an opening to go undisputed there.
     
    SquaredCircle, Nov 6, 2025
    SquaredCircle, Nov 6, 2025
    #5
    gollumsluvslave and SquareUp like this.
  6. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

    8,448
    13,571
    Aug 9, 2021
    He just won the super middleweight belt. Why in the world does he need to go up to 175 so quickly. Let him defend a few times and solidify his championship. Going down to 160 is also a viable, quality option for him if he wants a new belt.
     
    Fogger, Nov 6, 2025
    Fogger, Nov 6, 2025
    #6
    SquareUp likes this.
  7. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,141
    4,443
    Jan 6, 2024
    To quote myself

    "And its not even fighting Janibek next. Thats a fine fight. What about after Janibek?"
     
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    HistoryZero26, Nov 6, 2025
    #7
  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

    14,172
    19,373
    Oct 4, 2016
    Why would he go to 160? It's a wasteland and he's 38 years old ,there is zero big money fights there.
     
    Reinhardt, Nov 6, 2025
    Reinhardt, Nov 6, 2025
    #8
    HistoryZero26 likes this.
  9. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

    29,701
    19,233
    Jul 19, 2004
    What?

    Is anyone bothered he isn’t moving to cruiser ever?
     
    lobk, Nov 6, 2025
    lobk, Nov 6, 2025
    #9
    cslb, gollumsluvslave, Oddone and 1 other person like this.
  10. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,210
    9,616
    Jul 30, 2012
    Exactly, and Crawford has jumped divisions numerous times and has more belts than a men's wear shop.
     
    like a boss, Nov 6, 2025
    like a boss, Nov 6, 2025
    #10
  11. Third_Brotha

    Third_Brotha Member banned Full Member

    209
    158
    Sep 14, 2024
    Why would you expect a 5'8 guy who was a career 140 and 147 pounder to move up yet again?
     
    Third_Brotha, Nov 6, 2025
    Third_Brotha, Nov 6, 2025
    #11
    SweetButteryLou and AlwaysFirst like this.
  12. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

    48,064
    14,929
    Mar 5, 2006
    So people can weight cut and weigh 200 pounds on fight night
     
    DobyZhee, Nov 6, 2025
    DobyZhee, Nov 6, 2025
    #12
  13. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,516
    2,695
    Nov 28, 2015
    No not bothered at all,Crawford knows his limitations.
     
    Mickc, Nov 6, 2025
    Mickc, Nov 6, 2025
    #13
  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

    56,549
    11,064
    Jul 28, 2009
    I'll just never be happy until he moves up enough to lose. And, once he has been put in his place, I can then, and only then, pretend to have liked him all along in the first place. It's part of why I never got given the opportunity to become a pretend Floyd fan.
     
    Boxed Ears, Nov 6, 2025
    Boxed Ears, Nov 6, 2025
    #14
    PrimoGT, Bokaj and theanatolian like this.
  15. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    24,779
    18,722
    Jun 25, 2014
    If you don't move up, people complain.

    If you move up but don't beat every champ at the weight, people complain.

    If you beat every champ at one weight, and move up, people will complain if you don't win everything there.

    If you win everything in one fight, they complain about the guy you beat and that you won't move up and beat someone tougher.

    Someone's always going to find something wrong with what you're doing.

    Bud Crawford has had a fine career. He's a consummate pro.
     
    Dubblechin, Nov 7, 2025
    Dubblechin, Nov 7, 2025
    #15
    KernowWarrior and Bokaj like this.
Page 1 of 2