Terence Crawford vs Felix Diaz and what is wrong with Crawford's opponent selection?

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  1. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    This will be like Crawford vs Gamboa 2 except that Diaz has a very solid chin and his pressure is far greater. The only loss that Diaz has was a robbery and they tried to do it again with Sammy Vasquez. I don't know why Al or Bob isn't trying to put this guy on their payroll but he is an excellent fighter. I'm not sure Crawford can get the knockout and he will certainly be forced to fight all 12 rounds non stop.

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    The second part I want to know is whats wrong with Crawfords opponent selection? Does he not get the same pardon's that people give Pacquiao, Bradley, Loma, GGG and other HBO fighters?
    He has definitely fought better guys than others who are touted as "All Time Greats" around here.

    Prescott-Khan killer
    Klimov- Those Russians you guys love.
    Burns- In Ricky's backyard, robbery free.
    Gamboa- adjusted in the mid rounds and came back for the KO against a 3 time gold medalist.
    Beltran- Solid name, stay active fight.
    Dulorme-Solid name, only loss was to Abregu (son of Bradley)
    Lundy-All around solid name, made guys like Herrera, Postol, Beltran, and Abril struggle.
    Postol- another Russian that guys thought he was afraid of, got knocked down 2x, became a bum overnight.

    The 140 of today is not the 140 of the Bradley and Garcia years. Stop being assholes!!
     
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  2. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Think Bud will get him out of there late in the fight.
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Amazing opponent, and one that not only do I think will give Crawford absolute hell, but one that will KO him, Diaz KO8.
     
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  4. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Though I like Orozco, he's pretty one dimensional. Felix Diaz is the more difficult test and probably the most complete fighter he's ever fought. Make it happen.
     
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  5. mono

    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nice fight. Let's see how Crawford deals with pressure.
    As for your question, Crawford is just plain good. Who at 140 really has a shot at beating him? The list is small.
     
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  6. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    I have no beef with Crawford's choice of opposition at this point.

    That said, the fight I wanna' see at some point is Crawford vs Lomachenko.
     
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  7. El Genio

    El Genio Active Member banned Full Member

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    Another tough assignment. I wouldn't be surprised to see an upset :cunaooooo:
     
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  8. There Will Be Blood

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  9. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Reeeeeeported for snitching.
     
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  10. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Man, Diaz is one of my favorites fighters, he can pull the upset, but would need to be meaner in the ring or will get another Peterson/Vasquez treatment.
     
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  11. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Is this at welter? Not a bad fight to test the water...bring on spence
     
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  12. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    140. After this fight if Crawford don't get Broner then maybe it's time to walk into the snake pit of 147.
     
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  13. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    140 isn't too exciting and there are some great fights to be had at 147 if he's ready
     
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  14. SteelShoulders

    SteelShoulders Well-Known Member Full Member

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    How, specifically, do you see Diaz knocking him out? Accumulation? Missile that Crawford didn't see? Body head body combo? Please, don't hesitate to include details.
     
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  15. There Will Be Blood

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    Do something, ho!
     
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