‘Crawford has no combat date and no plan – he is bought to maneuver on from Spence Jnr’
Terence Crawford is taking over all comers. Unfortunately it’s on his social media accounts.
One of the perfect boxers on the planet hasn’t fought since his beautiful victory over Errol Spence Jnr in July. It’s now seven months later and he’s no combat date and, seemingly, no plan.
Spence Jnr has a rematch clause for his first profession defeat however he was posting this week about additional eye surgical procedure for a cataract concern. So now it’s time certainly for Crawford to maneuver on and reignite the joy round him.
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At 36, the clock is ticking. When Floyd Mayweather was banking his largest cheques in direction of the top of his time within the ring, he was boxing twice a 12 months like clockwork.
It was May and September. You knew the dates, opponents bought in line. They weren’t all the time passable foes however he was energetic as his 30s progressed.
Crawford, unbeaten in 40 fights and undisputed champion in two weights, hasn’t been helped by broadcaster Showtime pulling out of the game within the States.
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But he needs to be placing strain on these round him to get his profession cracking once more.
This week noticed him speaking about clashes with Teofimo Lopez and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Both thrilling fights with fascinating build-ups.
“I live in the gym,” stated Crawford. “But my whole career these fighters been running behind people saying I’m on the wrong side of the street, call this guy call that guy! Make it make sense.”
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It feels like it’s not Crawford’s fault that his profession has had the brakes placed on since that beautiful win over Spence Jnr.
“I fought everyone and everybody that was put on my table,” he added. “Never turned down a fight in my life. Even if it was late notice, moving up in weight.
“Short fighters, tall fighters, strong fighters, fast fighters, boxers, brawlers etc, I fought them all. I might give yall [sic] one more or not because yall don’t know how to appreciate greatness when you see it.”
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There’s little doubt Crawford has taken everybody that’s come for him however given his show in stopping Spence Jnr within the ninth spherical, it’s clear there’s a couple of combat left in him.
The Omaha man is heading for the Hall of Fame however it might be nice to see him end his implausible profession off in type with some extra spell-binding brilliance.
