Terence Crawford.

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    You're right, there has been a direct correlation - or at least coincidental dovetailing - between his integration of switch-hitting with his improved defense (and with him stepping up in class the last couple of years).

    I personally think he's better overall in the lefty stance at this point, offensively and defensively.
     
  2. shadz96

    shadz96 Active Member Full Member

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    Cleaot 140 u are tripping he struggled with a old 126 pounder who was inactive nowvhw will destroy the 140 pound contenders he still hasn't proven he is best in 135 and until proven otherwise it is Vazquez
     
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    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Did you see the crowd at that fight? They were nuts for Crawford. Not everyone has to be brash and arrogant if you can fight and show skills. Mayweather is an exception not a rule.
     
  4. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Good fighter can box brawl go to the body switch hit. What's not to like?
     
  5. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He kicked Gamboas Ass , no question about it .

    But I agree , Don't know why everyone is assuming hes now going to annihilate every top 140 fighter when hes never even fought @ 140 before .

    Lets slow it down a little bit ESB .
     
  6. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Crawford-Figueroa would be a fun fight.
     
  7. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Crawford would own Figueroa easy work.
     
  8. FNF Main Event

    FNF Main Event Active Member Full Member

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    He fought Prescott at 140 on two weeks notice and beat him 10-0
     
  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    He would, and it would be easy - but it would be fun while it lasted. Fig is clueless enough defensively that I do see Crawford stopping him in time, but tough enough that it would take a while. In the meantime Fig would get a few licks in on sheer persistence, walking through counters and forcing exchanges.
     
  10. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Same thing I noticed but I think that he will overcome that shortcoming. If he's not thrown in there with some real heavy hitters at 140 he will learn and adjust. He needs to start with Pederson and raise the power level gradually within his next three fights.
     
  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    It would be exciting I agree.
     
  12. shadz96

    shadz96 Active Member Full Member

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    well i scored it 8-2 or 7-3 but dominated but lets be real it is prescott not matthyse or provdnikov
     
  13. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    ...on 2 weeks notice, first time he ever stepped up in class or fought on the big stage.
     
  14. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    I think Broner would be a another good test for him. TC has the height and skills plus AB known to be slow on output yet when he does throw it is sweet combos.:bbb

    TC has skills but needs to keep on stepping up to the plate before we crown him King of Kings:yep:good

    :smoke