Terence Crawford is one of the most complete fighters ever.

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  1. J Jones

    J Jones Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I’m with you, but I doubt it happens. Crawford should beat Horn. If he does so convincingly, I believe Master Al steers his more prominent fighters clear of Crawford.

    Crawford will need to eventually leave Top Rank to fight the big names. Unfortunately, I believe Arum has written the contract to close any “escape routes” Crawford may pursue.
     
  2. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Crawford has an easy fight against Horn, that fight will not count, it's time Crawford fights someone who can fight back. He needs to fight Spence, Thurman, Porter, to prove himself, but Horn? What a sick joke!
     
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  3. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    this is the common misconception, I dont think Haymon really stop his fighters from fighting anyone. I personally think the fighters use him as an excuse we seen Haymon fighters take dangerous fights with guys when they want to ala Danny Jacobs vs GGG, Quillin vs Andy Lee, Khan vs Canelo etc.

    I think Crawford is silly to resign with Bob if all the top fighters are with Al. That reminds me of the dumbness Tim Bradley used to do and to be honest it worries me abit.
     
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  4. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    thats a bunch crap. he never needed to pull the special effects out. he crushing guys with fundamentals. cutting off the ring and smacking the body n knockin u out . he will pull special effects out when some one makes him
     
  5. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i'll reserve that sort of judgement until he's officially stopped bullying people with his weight and fighting such lesser fighters. i'm not bashing him and i don't think his resume is as poor as people claim, but to call him one the most complete fighters ever is a bit much considering who he has gone up against
     
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  6. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he had his big fight wit postol but postol didnt push him to his limit. an right away at 147 hes fighting a very big guy. i kno he will light horn up with speed an superb footwork . but still u just dont kno how guys hold up vs bigger guys.

    a small guy in gamboa caused probs i kno ppl like to refer to that fight n i understand that, but bud shouldnt get criticized for his performance. guys like to say gamboa gassed or watever , but gamboa is in shape u only gas when some makes u gas. he got tired bcuz bud was breakin him down figuring him out kinda like mayweather does in the first few rounds while he losing the early rounds. bud did the same thing vs dulorme.
     
  7. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    What's this? A new account in making hyperbolic posts about one particular fighter?

    RING THE ALARM
     
  8. dougemerypm

    dougemerypm Active Member Full Member

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    He won 10 of 12 rounds against Beltran...yep he had trouble. :) As for his competition, why didn't someone come up or go down to challenge him?? He manhandled a one loss Diaz and he dominated a no loss Postol and knocked out a no loss Gamboa. Interesting that Danny Garcia left 140 just in time for Crawford's arrival or that Mikey Garcia has called out welterweights but did not want to go from 135 to 140 to fight Crawford. Hate if you like but stick to the facts.
     
  9. TJ Max

    TJ Max Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Crawford is a good fighter, but let's not get ahead of ourselves and say he could beat Floyd.
     
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  10. J Jones

    J Jones Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think it falls primarily on Haymon, Arum, Oscar, and the other promoters. The promoter calls the shots and the fighter follows his lead. Case in point, when’s the last time a top level PBC, Top Rank, GBP fighter fought off TV? By off TV, I mean a card that is top to bottom off TV.

    Don’t you think guys like Spence and Garcia would’ve benefitted from fighting more than once in 2017? If the promoters weren’t so greedy and the networks weren’t so fixated on pretty records the fighters could fight more often. As a result, the fighters would earn more money and perfect their skills on the job. In some cases, they would increase their popularity and earn their unquestioned place above their peers.

    With more than 4,500 posts and 1,700 likes, I know I’m preaching to the choir. That said, I’m sure Arum and his white collar team have written the contract in a way that will make it almost impossible for Crawford to leave Top Rank, without a lengthy court battle that leaves Crawford inactive for a significant amount of time.
     
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  11. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When do top fighters do that anymore? I agree these fighters would probably better if they fought more frequently but there’s a saying don’t do things for free that people would pay you to see. So they probably think why risk myself in a fight in a fight I’ll get paid a pittance for.

    In regards to Crawford, Bob probably would take him through a lengthy court battle if he left him.
     
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  12. VG_Addict

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    Crawford should fight Mikey Garcia and Thurman. If he beats both of them, he's P4P #1 without a doubt.
     
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  13. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    He lands a lot of punches to put a guy away. When he fights a real puncher let's hope his wobble against Gamboa was not a sign of a chin ready to fail.
     
  14. Papillon

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    He's not had a close fight as he's been top dog in 2 divisions in their weakest respective state that I can remember.
     
  15. Papillon

    Papillon Active Member Full Member

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    Not saying much seen as Pac is nearly 40.