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Terence Crawford is over 40 fights into what has been an accomplished professional career to date.

The 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska made his debut back in 2008 and since then he has gone on to capture world titles across four weight classes, including the undisputed championship at super-lightweight and welterweight.

He boasts victories over a number of top rated fighters such as Shawn Porter, Amir Khan, Israil Madrimov and Errol Spence Jr, defeating the latter to become boxing’s first undisputed champion at 147lbs within the ‘four belt era’.

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‘Bud’ is now just over one week away from the test of the highest magnitude as he gears up to challenge Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight championship on September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Ahead of that fight Crawford has been speaking on the FULL SEND PODCAST, and when asked which past opponent hit him the hardest, Crawford didn’t hesitate to name Cuba’s Yuriorkis Gamboa as the one to do so, as he claims the former featherweight world champion made his body ‘feel stiff’ after catching him with big shots.

“Got to be [Yuriorkis] Gamboa … It’s just that he caught me off guard, coming in with my hands down, being cocky, things like that and he just caught me to where my whole one side of my body got stiff, so it was just like ‘boom’ he shocked me.”

Crawford stopped Gamboa in the ninth round of their world title bout at the Century Link Center in Omaha back in June 2014, making the maiden defence of his WBO world lightweight title in the process.

The Cuban last competed in April 2022, suffering a fifth round stoppage loss to Isaac Cruz to take his record to 30 wins and 5 defeats. He has since been involved in legal trouble that has kept him our of the ring.

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The surprising change in Terence Crawford during Canelo camp tha

The surprising change in Terence Crawford during Canelo camp that has shocked his own team

Moving up two weight classes as a boxer is no mean feat; maintaining a fight-ready physique and improving your athletic performance while doing so is even harder.

As a result, fans have voiced their concerns that Terence Crawford will lose his signature fluid footwork, speed and versatility as a result of the 14lb he has put on for his upcoming super middleweight clash with Canelo. But his strength and conditioning coach Chet Fortune claims the opposite is true – Bud is only getting better.

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“The beauty of the situation is that we have members of our team who are not in camp [all the time] – I’m talking about people like his agent, PR team and photographers, who are only with us at certain points,” Fortune says.

“Everybody that’s seen him recently, whether he’s sparring or doing his boxing work, says it looks like he’s got more speed.”

Crawford agrees. In a promotional documentary series for the fight, he tells Netflix: “Putting on muscle doesn’t mean that you’re going to be slower. But you punch a little harder.”

Below, Fortune explains why super middleweight will suit his fighter, and why he expects to see Crawford’s arm raised come 13 September.

Why fighting at 168lb will suit Terence Crawford, according to his team

It is only natural to assume Canelo has the upper hand going into this fight as far as the weight class is concerned at least. He has been fighting at super middleweight for years, this is the body he is accustomed to using, whereas Crawford has to adapt to a physique that is largely foreign to him.

However, while Bud is now sporting broader shoulders and a more muscular upper body in general, Fortune says the extra 14lb “isn’t significant enough to slow him down”.

“I think 168lb is a natural weight for him,” he continues. “To me, he’s not sacrificing a thing. [For the fight] he’s not going to be dehydrated and he’s going to have the muscle mass we expect on his frame [rather than losing muscle in a sharp calorie cut to make weight].

“From a speed perspective, if anything, I think he looks faster at 168lb than he did when he fought at 154lb. Everybody we brought into camp has had an opportunity to see him in the ring, whether that be on the pads or the bag work or sparring, and they’ve all said the same thing: ‘How has he increased in size but still looks just as fast, if not faster?’”

Despite only recently adding mass to his frame, Crawford will not look like the smaller fighter in the ring either, according to Fortune. The pair are similar heights, they will come into the fight at the same weight, but Bud has a larger reach.

“Canelo has more experience fighting at this weight, getting hit by guys at this weight and throwing punches at guys this weight,” Fortune says. “But from a genetic standpoint, Bud’s not the smaller guy.”

Terence Crawford’s training partners past and present provide perfect preparation

Canelo may be more accustomed to fighting at super middleweight in the public eye, but Crawford has accrued plenty of experience in the ring with heavier fighters, albeit behind closed doors.

“What people don’t realise about Bud is that, naturally, his main sparring partners are 168lb or 175lb. We’ve done that for a long time,” Fortune explains.

“There’s Steven Nelson who, before he fought Pacheco, was rated in the top 10 of all four federations – he’s naturally a 215lb guy who gets down to 168lb, so he packs a lot of power.

“Then there’s a lot of other fighters like Lester Martinez. So it’s not like I felt like we needed to change a lot for Canelo.”

Nelson has also had his say on the situation, telling Fighthype: “It’s not like he’s a small guy and he’s putting on a bunch of weight – he’s always been bigger and he’s always had to cut down. The difference for this fight is he won’t have to cut down.

“He’s going to do something that nobody is expecting… He’s always had power, but now it’s a different power. He still has the speed, movement and ability – it’s crazy.”

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Mike Tyson’s ice cold response after Floyd Mayweather claimed he

Mike Tyson’s ice cold response after Floyd Mayweather claimed he was better than Muhammad Ali

Hall of Famers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to meet in the ring next year and previous comments from the former heavyweight champion may lead to a bit of needle in the exhibition bout.

The two Americans who dominated separate eras and weight divisions will come face-to-face in a non-competitive contest arranged by CSI Sports, although exact details are currently scarce.

Back in the build up to Mayweather-Pacquiao in 2015, Tyson was asked about Mayweather’s comments that he was a better fighter than Muhammad Ali.

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‘Iron Mike’ immediately shut down the comparison, telling UK RBG TV: “He’s very delusional. If he was anywhere near that realm of the great Ali, he’d be able to take his kids to school.

“He can’t take his kids to school by himself, and he’s talking about he’s great? Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people, greatness is being accepted by the people.”

Mayweather retired from competitive fights in 2017 after stretching his professional record to a perfect 50-0 with victory over UFC star Conor McGregor. A five-division champion, the heaviest weight ‘Money’ fought at was super welterweight (154lbs).

Both men have taken part in high-profile exhibitions before, with Mayweather taking on wrestler Logan Paul back in 2021, while Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr a year earlier.

Mayweather, who is 11 years Tyson’s junior, also took part in an exhibition last year, a non-scored bout with John Gotti III.

During the filmed interview, Tyson’s old temper briefly flared, with the former undisputed heavyweight champion labelling Mayweather a ‘very small, scared man.’

“He can’t take his kids, alone, to school, by himself,” added Tyson. “He’s a little scared man. He’s a very small, scared man.”

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See Terence Crawford’s Final Physical Appearance Reveal That Ha

Terence Crawford’s Final Physical Appearance Reveal Has Canelo Alvarez Fans Scared

After what has been months of anticipation and excitement continuing to build, the boxing world is now just eight days away from getting to see Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford meet in the ring, as their showdown is all set for Allegiant Stadium on September 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Given how great both of these boxers are and their nearly immaculate respective resumés, fans are finding anything they can to try and figure out whether Canelo or Crawford will have the edge next Saturday. Of course, many are already leaning toward Canelo, given that Crawford is moving up several weight classes to challenge him.

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Because many believe this size difference will ultimately decide who wins the fight, there has been a ton of intrigue around what Crawford will weigh when he enters the ring next weekend. And in the same vein as this, fans are curious to see what Crawford looks like when he fights.

Will Crawford have the same lean, speed-focused physique he has had throughout his career, or will he elect to bulk up some so he can better compete with Canelo’s power advantage?

It seems some of these questions have now been answered.

Terence Crawford Reveals Final Physical Appearance Before Canelo Alvarez Fight

Fans no longer need to wait about how Crawford will look when fighting Canelo, as he made an Instagram post on September 5 that showed him flexing with his shirt off, which was captioned, “8️⃣ days AND WE READY‼️”.

Crawford looks absolutely shredded in the photos, which makes clear that he didn’t put on too much size for this superfight.

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This photo has since been posted across various social media channels. And fans seem to be impressed with the form Crawford is showing.

“Bud Crawford will push Canelo back, be stronger on fight night, and dig to the body like no other Canelo opponent has before,” one fan wrote in an X comment in reply to Ring Magazine’s post about Crawford’s physique.

🗣️ “WE READY”

Terence Crawford showing off his recent physique just days away from his super-fight with Canelo Alvarez ⏰#CaneloCrawford live on Netflix l #RiyadhSeasonCard | @RiyadhSeason | Sept 13th 🥊 pic.twitter.com/imy3pkjV53

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) September 5, 2025

Another fan wrote, “Yea ummmm this is pretty terrifying for any Canelo fan 😳”.

Yea ummmm this is pretty terrifying for any Canelo fan 😳 https://t.co/NASlqQglkx

— Hans Themistode (@themistode) September 5, 2025

“I’m praying for Canelo 🙏🏼 he don’t know what he got himself into!” a third added.

I’m praying for Canelo 🙏🏼 he don’t know what he got himself into!

— WEST (@bwesttttttt) September 5, 2025

Of course, a fighter’s physique ultimately doesn’t say anything about how they will fare in a fight. But it’s clear that Crawford is taking this fight as seriously as possible and appears to be in the best shape of his life right now.

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Terence Crawford Suspicious of Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis Fight

Terence Crawford has shared his detailed take on Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis which will take place on Netflix on November 14.

Paul. who last fought at cruiserweight and is ranked no. 14 in the division by the WBA, recently revealed that the contest will be at 195 lbs, 60 lbs more than Davis’ fighting weight.

Fans are keen to see how a more experienced fighter like ‘Tank’ Davis handles the weight difference, and Crawford has now shared his honest breakdown of the fight.

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Terence Crawford predicts Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis

Crawford reckons ‘The Problem Child’ is too big for Davis and can punch well, meaning the contest might be over with if Paul lands a clean shot on Davis. Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, Crawford said:

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with a 135 pounder going up against a 200 pounder, you know? If it’s scripted, then it’s going to be good for the for for the fans to watch.”

When asked if he means Paul and Davis would just go in there to spar, Crawford said, “It’s more of a business tactic than anything. That’s what Jake and Mike kind of did.”

Crawford also pointed out the dangers that Davis has to be aware of, saying, “Jake can punch with that right hand. Like I seen him, you know what I mean, up close and person like dude is big. He’s not as slow as people think he is.”

‘Bud’ Crawford claimed that both Paul and Mike Tyson held back on their punches when they fought each other last November. Crawford added, “Jake just Jake just too big. He too big. If they really go at it, he’s just too big. Tank ain’t going to be able to get in from that jab. Jake laying one good punch on on Tank. It’s over with.”

When asked if Paul vs Davis could go similar to Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul, Crawford said:

“Floyd’s experience came into play, you know, he started hitting him a little harder, started touching him to the body, you know, started making him work when he didn’t want to work.”

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‘Tank’ Davis is way more experienced that Paul and is exceptionally skilled. That said, there are weight classes in boxing for a reason. Paul is no longer a YouTuber turned pro-boxer but has been training in the sport for a considerable amount of time. Hence, the fight might actually turn out to be a physical mismatch even if it’s an exhibition.

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Anthony Joshua offered historic fight after missing out on Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua offered historic fight after missing out on Jake Paul showdown

Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua has been offered the chance to fulfill his dream of fighting in Africa after talks with Jake Paul led nowhere.

Boxing’s latest disruptor Paul made a lot of noise about a bout with the former heavyweight world champion, with the American instead opting for an exhibition fight with compatriot Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

Joshua’s boxing career has been paused by surgery on his elbow over the summer, with his return to the ring pushed back from the end of 2025 to the start of next year.

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Matchroom Boxing promoter Hearn has hinted that Joshua’s comeback fight could be hosted in Africa, following offers for an event to be staged in Ghana.

Speaking on the Flash Knockdown podcast, Hearn shared: “As the time ticks by, it’s probably more likely that we see [Joshua] in the ring again for a January/February date if I’m honest. I don’t think there’s any value in us saying it will be in December.

“He’s been travelling about a bit but he’s back in training following an elbow operation. But these big fights take time and every AJ event is a massive event. It was well publicised about the meetings that took place in Ghana over the last couple of weeks.

“There has been an offer to do a fight there and I think it would be incredible for AJ to fight in Africa. However, when you are doing site deals a lot of it depends on when the host wants to stage the show. So, if Ghana comes back and says they’d like to go in January or February, then that’s the offer.”

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith flew to Ghana in August to review the Accra Sports Stadium in the country’s capital, as well as hold talks with Ghanaian-based Legacy Sports, who have recently worked with Amir Khan in hosting events in Africa.

Capable of holding 40,000 for national team football matches, Smith remarked that the usage of the pitch could allow between ‘50,000 and 60,000’ fans to watch a Joshua fight.

Over the years Joshua has spoken about his desire to fight on the continent, with both of his parents of Nigerian descent. The Olympic gold medallist also has a tattoo showing the outline of Africa on his right arm.

As far back as 2017 Joshua told the Daily Star: “I’d like to fight in Africa. People set records and trends for others to follow and I think it would be great because Muhammad Ali did it and he’s one of the great champions we had.

“That would be class, sometime in my career. Even if it was an exhibition match – against [Wladimir] Klitschko – in 10 years’ time.”

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Jake Paul brutally Warned, It’s Obvious he Won’t Survive A Jab Against Gervonta Davis If He Screws Up Once”: George Groves

George Groves has warned Jake Paul to avoid one mistake to prevent a knockout loss to Gervonta Davis in their exhibition bout.

Netflix will stream the unlikely exhibition clash between ‘Tank’ Davis and Paul on 14 November, which has got the boxing world talking.

While one former world champion has slammed critics of the fight, most ex-fighters have voiced their displeasure at seeing the WBA lightweight champion compete against the cruiserweight

The announcement of the fight, which has been described as ‘farcical’ by one contender, was preceded by talk of Anthony Joshua stepping in the ring to face ‘The Problem Child’, but the contest never materialised.

Jake Paul will get knocked out by Gervonta Davis if he makes one big mistake, claims George Groves

Instead, fans will be tuning in to watch the 135 lb ‘Tank’ face a weight disadvantage of at least 60 lbs on fight night.

It is not going to be sanctioned as a professional fight, and the exhibition will likely have stipulations in place, such as larger gloves, fewer rounds, and weight restrictions.

Even with these extra rules in mind, former super middleweight world champion Groves still believes a knockout could be on the cards for the undefeated professional Davis.

In an interview with Fightlens, the British boxer believes the gulf in ability will make all the difference, especially if Paul makes a certain mistake.

He said: “Jake Paul is a very good sort of white collar-esque boxer. He’s good and he looks good on the pads a bit, but the fine art, you can see there are levels to this game.

“Gervonta Davis, he might chin him. He doesn’t throw a lot of punches. He might be looking to slip and slide and wait. That might be Jake Paul’s downfall.

“He might try and rush in. He might think, ‘Oh, I’ve got this guy going’. And he hasn’t. And he gets walked onto (a shot).”

Gervonta has not lost as a professional, but his last fight against Lamont Roach was controversially ruled a draw in what some saw as an unfair decision in favour of the champion.

‘El Gallo’ has fought 13 times as a professional and has lost once to Tommy Fury two years ago.

While the Ohio fighter has recently competed against Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Groves does not believe Paul’s claims that he is a ‘real’ boxer.

“I don’t think he’s interested in a real fight, is he? Not the fact that he tells everyone he’s a real boxer. He’s not,” he said.

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“His Legs Have Gone” Carl Froch Delivers Honest Verdict On Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua

Carl Froch has spoken about the potential heavyweight clash between two former heavyweight world champions, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

Both of these big men are huge punchers who have knocked out a combined 68 opponents out of the 81 men they have faced

However, when Joshua last fought back in September 2024, it was he who was stopped by then IBF champion Daniel Dubois, having rebuilt well following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk that left him without any belts in 2022.

Wilder suffered defeat twice to Tyson Fury out of the three times they fought, and then went on to lose to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker. He got back to winning ways back in June when he beat Tyrell Herndon and is now making one last push for world honours.

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‘He Ain’t Got What It Takes to Beat Him’: Dmitry Bivol’s Trainer Bluntly Disses Canelo in Crawford Clash

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is just over a week away. Two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport will collide when Alvarez puts his undisputed super-middleweight crown on the line against Crawford at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on September 13.

Crawford will be attempting to do something that only other men have managed to do during Canelo’s 67-fight career by claiming a victory over the Mexican superstar.

One of the fighters that managed to do that was Dmitry Bivol, who claimed a unanimous decision win when defending his WBA light heavyweight title against Alvarez in May 2022.

The man who was in the corner with Bivol that evening was Joel Diaz, while he also was the trainer of Israil Madrimov when he lost his WBA super-welterweight title to Crawford in August 2024.

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“Crawford will make it a fight and fight back, but he’s a smart fighter and will play it safe once he’s hurt – that’s when Alvarez will take over.

“Crawford is not going to be exchanging punches with Canelo in the middle of the ring. “We’ve seen Crawford get buckled before, and believe me, Canelo hits harder than Yuriorkis Gamboa and Egidijus Kavaliauskas.”

With just days to go until fight night, all will soon be revealed just who comes out on top in the highly-anticipated mega-fight.

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Anthony Joshua keeps getting disrespected as boxing legacy is no

Anthony Joshua keeps getting disrespected as boxing legacy is now in question

Nothing is going the way Anthony Joshua wants it to, at least in recent times. Following his shocking loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, AJ suffered back-to-back losses to the now-invincible Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua seemed to get back in form with four straight wins, but then suffered a brutal setback, getting knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round a year ago at Wembley Stadium.

For 2025, Joshua wanted to get back to big fights despite the Dubois loss. A mega bout against Tyson Fury seemed like a sure thing, but The Gypsy King remains “retired” and Joshua is in limbo. While the rest of his boxing career is up in the air, his legacy is also being questioned now.

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Anthony Joshua ranked 49th in Boxing News’ Power 50 list

Boxing News came out with a list of the Top 50 most powerful figures in the sport at the moment. Joshua came in at No. 49, almost missing out on the list entirely. That ranking has enraged a member of Dubois’ team, manager Sam Jones. Back in August, Jones joined Dubois’ team in an advisory role. When he caught wind of the list, Jones became enraged.

“Anthony Joshua at #49 is an insult, mate. He’s top five, top 10. The least you can put him is top 10. He’s carried British boxing – with Tyson Fury as well, Tyson’s been huge as well – but Anthony Joshua could pack a stadium out now if he wanted to. That’s influence on British boxing, that’s called influence. AJ, you can’t disrespect him like that…The AJ one is baffling.”

There’s no doubt that Joshua still has the name power to sell out a stadium. In Jones’ eyes, that is enough to put him much, much higher on the list. It’s clear that Joshua’s legacy in the eyes of many has been tainted a bit over the past half-decade. He simply isn’t considered the larger than life figure he once was.