I seen the physiques of both men a whole week out from fight night. Crawford looks ripped, strong, he's ready Jeff Horn, a week out from fight night looks like old skin and bones, he ain't made the weight well. Horn isn't really that skilled, we saw that against a shot Manny where basically he was just good for soaking up punishment and having a decent engine. Well this isn't a national holiday in australia type deal with uncie bob making sure we all know whos winning. Crawford is an elite level talent who will have referee protection from dirty tactics. This one comes down to SKILL and ill take the more skilled guy in better shape any day Don't be surprised if crawford ends this one early.
They'll be nothing routine about it, and yes, even Bud himself indirectly endorsed this article. Read it! The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You: The Hectic Frenetic Chaotic Controlled Madness That Is Jeff Horn.
Crawford does look to he in supreme shape, he is a very impressive looking athlete. Of course looks ain't everything though.
I don't think it's an "easy" fight for Crawford, I do think he wins handily however. Horn is a mugging, wrasslin, guy that will try to make it ugly, lean on Crawford, will throw elbows and butts and maul. For doing this however, Crawford will make him pay a price. So no, not an easy win, but I'm certain of a win.
Before Horn could even come near Terrance to meal, butts and do his no-good tricks, Crawford will counter him coming in. Lights OUT !
God its such a pity everyone is basing their opponent f Horn on the ONE and only match they've seen of his, try watching a few others, you may end up being surprised.
Let's address the big white elephant in the room. Linares, Easter, Garcia, Broner (at lightweight), Peterson, Figueroa etc... unified or not, doesn't matter, Crawford never fought any of the best of his division. Instead, he constantly fought the smaller weaker opposition from the division below. The likes of Burns, Beltran, Lundy, Molina Jr, Dulorme etc. The idea that Jeff Horn has no skills comes from the same people who think Crawford is in the top 10 P4P list with the resume of a protected fighter. Close tough fight. Flip a coin, pick a winner. Underestimate Horn out of emotion rather than reason at your own peril.
Crawford wins this fight anywhere it goes and horn would be wise not to try any illegal tactics or he will get roughed up in that aspect aswell.
Agreed.... this ain't gonna be a blast out for Bud. Your point about who Crawford has and hasn't fought is a compelling one too
Crawford is just by far the more complete package. I guarantee you that what Horn did against Pac (whose a fairly one dimensional fighter) won't work against Bud. Bud's got great footwork and he can fight long, he'll just back off and counter. Even if it goes tit for tat I still think Crawford has the edge with his power. He's got better stamina too, if the fight goes the distance, second half will be Crawford's guaranteed.
He fought LW quite a while ago now, many of those guys weren't available. From what I remember Burns was the top dog at the time, it was just a weak division.
I agree with the opening post. This fight is a mismatch. Horn has zero chance of winning, especially in Las Vegas where the officials will help the home country boxer (although the notorious Las Vegas officiating won't be required for Crawford to win, since Horn is no Kovalev).
Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Crawford getting an effortless easy win here, either by UD (which is what im expecting) or even late stoppage But Horn can try to maul him and use his dirty tactics. If he does, we might see angry Crawford there, would be interesting. I bet Horn will be cut in this fight
