Sugar Ray Leonard vs Terrence Bud Crawford at 147 lbs, both prime, 15 rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Sugar Ray Leonard vs Terrence Bud Crawford at 147 lbs, both prime, 15 rounds. Who wins and Why?
     
  2. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Very hard to say, both incredibly skilled albeit i think Crawford is the more dangerous fighter. Leonard was very very slick and is way more proven at the highest level. I lean towards him on points, either a UD or SD. Crawford has simply not fought at the level Leonard did consistently.
     
  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ray, easily. I never liked the guy, just like I never liked Roger Clemens in baseball even before the steroids, but greatness cannot be denied.
     
  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I think Ray gets a decision but this could be a great fight.
     
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  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How I feel,Fergy. Crawford's an excellent fighter but Ray was something else. Simply a level above everyone else at 147lbs except for a certain Walker Smith Jr and even that would be very competitive.
     
  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Absolutely, pal
     
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  8. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Leonard W via UD. It's a tactical bout with spurts of action. He beats Crawford to the punch more times than not. Crawford doesnt do anything better than Leonard IMO (other than switch-hitting). Leonard is quicker (of hand & foot), hits just as hard, has a solid chin & a high Ring IQ. Leonard won't have any weaknesses for Crawford to exploit.
     
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