Let's be honest: is Crawford really on Floyd's level?

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  1. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Absolutely, he is.
     
  2. Put to the test

    Put to the test Member Full Member

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    i would take bud at 147 and over , and floyd under 147 pounds
     
  3. Joceho

    Joceho New Member Full Member

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    “On the level” is a bit subjective. To answer the question, yes he is 100%. Can it be said that Mayweather ever took the risk and fought somebody’ of Crawford’s ability while in their prime? If we’re being “honest”, the answer is clearly no. Pac was waited out but other available fighters were clearly avoided as well. Not suggesting these guys would have beaten May buy he wanted no part of prime Paul Williams and Margarito, who may very well have presented a stylistic nightmare for him. Oscar deserved a D despite being past it. Castillo got jobbed in 1st go and he’s not “on the level” of Craw. Maidana gave him holy hell and Maidana not “on the level” of Craw.I don’t discount May’s greatness and his immense talent but he was more a business man than fighter. SRL, Hearns, Duran and countless others dared to be great by fighting the best while they were at their best. May chose to play it safe and then label himself TBE.
     
  4. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Has Crawford fought a fighter as good as either, taking in consideration context?
     
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  5. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    His resume is weak so hard that tell where he's at
     
  6. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, he's not.

    Floyd was a virtuoso, most skilled boxer ever.
     
  7. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

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    Bump this thread when Crawford wins against a common opponent.

    Gasnelo.

    Bud will show off his boxing IQ in a couple of weeks.
     
  8. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We're about to find out

    And, to be transparent, I have Bud beating Floyd H2H. Not sure if Bud beats everyone Floyd beat but Bud def does NOT struggle versus JLC nor Maidana.
     
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