News on Terence Crawford next fight should arrive at the earliest in the fall. The newly minted WBA junior middleweight champion will look to further solidify his pound for pound status and perhaps add to his gold collection. Until then, we will look at three potential options for “Bud” and recap his win over Israil Madrimov.
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Who Will Terence Crawford Next Fight Be Against?
Considering Crawford’s undefeated record and championships across multiple divisions, he has a plethora of options that can draw in huge numbers and/or further cement his legacy. That is why fights with Canelo Alvarez, Vergil Ortiz Jr, and Sebastian Fundora make sense.
Canelo Alvarez: The Mexican star may be two weight classes above Crawford, but Bud seems intent on making it a reality. Much like Alvarez dared to be great against Sergey Kovalev, Crawford is chasing his own historic moment. Perhaps the deep pockets of Turki Alalshikh can make this dream come true.
Sebastian Fundora vs Errol Spence Jr Winner: Multiple reports are linking Spence to a title fight against Fundora for his debut at junior middleweight. The winner would make a logical choice for Crawford’s next move.
Vergil Ortiz Jr: Shortly before he defeated Serhii Bohachuck, Alashikh stated his desire to see Crawford face Vergil Ortiz, Jr with Golden Boy’s Oscar De La Hoya on board with the plans. Ortiz fulfilled his end of the bargain in a fight of the year candidate that earned him the WBC interim junior middleweight belt.
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Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov Recap
While his hopes to face Canelo Alvarez or rematch Errol Spence Jr. fell short, Crawford turned his attention to 154-pound division champion Israil Madrimov. The previously undefeated Madrimov was a game opponent and gave a commendable effort despite being a significant betting underdog.
What Happened: With the backing of Riyadh Season in its United States debut, Crawford and Madrimov headlined a stacked event that featured multiple world titles and marquee names. Even though the Asian Games gold medalist was the naturally bigger man, Crawford found his rhythm and dished out noticeable damage on the way to his unanimous decision victory.
The Fallout: Crawford’s top billing at BMO Stadium and the mainstream attention it attracted made it very clear that he is a star in boxing and far removed from his underappreciated days under the Top Rank banner. That star power and the pile of championship belts he’s accrued will help him negotiate even bigger paydays.
The Roadmap: While no one can deny just how great Crawford is in the ring, many are skeptical of his chances in any more potential moves up the scale to face Alvarez. However, the glimpses of his physical limits against Madrimov, along with Saudi Arabia’s financial contribution, may make the super middleweight champ more receptive to the idea.
What Makes Terence Crawford So Popular?
Crawford’s popularity is the direct result of what he does in the ring. While his personality does little to attract headlines, he has delivered at fight time. With a 75.6% finish rate, it’s impossible to not be entertained by Crawford. The win over Spence and becoming a unified champion are likely to boost the returns for his next fight.
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- Terence Crawford record: 41-0 (31 knockouts, 10 decisions)
- Terence Crawford weight: “Bud” competes at welterweight, which has a limit of 141 pounds, and junior middleweight, which caps at 154 pounds.
- Crawford has won world titles in four different weight classes (welterweight, light welterweight, lightweight)
- Crawford has had 15 successful title defenses.
- Terence Crawford has scored knockout wins over notable fighters such as Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter, Kell Brock, Amir Khan, and Jeff Horn.
- Crawford inherited a love of wrestling from his father and grandfather. He now helps his son hone their craft on the mats. Bud has been known to engage in some playful matches on occasion.
Terence Crawford’s Net Worth
Crawford’s success in the ring has given the Omaha native hefty financial rewards. His net worth is estimated to be $18 million.
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