To have come so near, where an epoch-making fight awaited him, it’s hard to explain the sheer feeling of dejection Terence Crawford might be going through. Ever since he knocked out fellow welterweight Errol Spence Jr. into a potential retirement, Crawford has had only one fight in his sights – the one against Canelo Alvarez. Though eventually it knocked the doors of a possible deal, the callout journeyed through ups and downs – mostly downs that saw the two exchanging barbs, claims, and counterclaims.
However, that dream run is now over. Several accounts reported that the Canelo-Crawford fight might as well be a thing of the past now. However, going by ‘Bud’ Crawford’s latest message, it appears the former undisputed champion hasn’t given up on the prospect. To bridge the weight gap between him and Alvarez, he even abandoned his welterweight belts and moved up a division last year. The Madrimov fight may have attracted its share of praises and qualms. However, one thing became clear: Terence Crawford isn’t going to back out from chasing greatness. The faith remains resolute.
“I’m waiting on Canelo in September and going to shock the world in Riyadh Season!” said Crawford while responding to HE Turki Alalshikh’s poignant message. The Riyadh Season head, who brought the two pound-for-pound greats together for the mega fight, highlighted how the strong remain unfazed by criticisms. They are the real force to be reckoned with.
I’m waiting on Canelo in September and going to shock the world in Riyadh Season!
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) February 7, 2025
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