Mike McCallum vs Terence Crawford 154lbs primes

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Oct 21, 2025.


Who wins?

  1. McCallum KO/TKO

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  2. McCallum PTS

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  3. Crawford KO/TKO

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  4. Crawford PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Crawford moves up at his 147lbs best and takes on McCallum.

    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Crawford only advantage is about 15lbs… McCallum fought a naturally much larger Toney and was fine enough, I’d pick the “body snatcher” he fought more skilled guys then Crawford, Crawford hasn’t fought one McCallum.
     
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  4. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    McCallum by unanimous decision.
     
  6. Tin_Ribs

    Tin_Ribs Me Full Member

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    Crawford reminds me a bit of McCallum.
     
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  7. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Crawford probably last fought at 154 when he was a lightweright.
     
  8. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Which can be the version imagined. Utilising this version enhances his perceived speed and mobility too vs a heavier version that may have been coming into the ring. We don't know what Mike was weighing walking up the steps either. Obviously it's not as over the top as Crawford but it's a factor as well.
     
  9. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Given he was reported as being 157lbs on fight night for one of his LWW fights, I suspect you're correct.

    I doubt McCallum ever weighed within 154lbs in the ring, though. He certainly didn't for any of his title fights.