Terence Crawford Calls out Canelo and Gervonta Davis!!
Terence Crawford appears to have changed his stance on a potential bout with 135-lb secondary champion Gervonta Davis. He now seems willing to face Davis, but only if Davis is prepared to move up 12 lbs to the 147 weight class. Some argue that if Crawford had been more open to negotiation earlier, he might have secured more lucrative matches before retiring. While many believe a face-off with Canelo Alvarez at 168 or other fighters like David Benavidez, David Morrell Jr., and Caleb Plant would be appealing, Crawford's recent demands suggest he believes he's the primary draw in boxing. This is evidenced by his apparent refusal to meet Davis at a catchweight between 135 and 147, implying he sees himself as the dominant figure in such a match-up. Furthermore, Crawford's suggestion to face Mexican boxing icon Canelo Alvarez at a 158-lb catchweight, well below Canelo's regular 168-lb, raises eyebrows. Some think Crawford's negotiation strategy is reminiscent of Andy Ruiz Jr.'s, who has been criticized for his unreasonable match demands.
“No knock to Tank, but there are definitely levels. If he thinks he’s going knock Terence Crawford out, he has another thing coming. I’d stay at 147 lbs for him; that’s a big money fight. But nobody’s going give me credit. Tank’s like 5’5,” he’s a little guy,” said Terence Crawford to the BreakfastClubAM about his willingness to fight Gervonta Davis if he comes up twelve lbs to 147, without being given a catchweight.Addressing the buzz, Crawford mentioned in an interview with BreakfastClubAM that if Davis believes he can defeat him, he's mistaken. Crawford emphasized that he's willing to maintain his 147 lbs weight for such a bout, dismissing Davis's stature by pointing out his height. Following his win over Errol Spence Jr., some critics feel Crawford's self-perception may have shifted. While a rematch with Spence seems likely due to potential contractual obligations, many are skeptical about Crawford landing high-profile fights with Jermell Charlo, Canelo, or Davis. Some observers predict that Crawford might end up facing opponents like Brian Mendoza, Sebastian Fundora, or Erickson Lubin instead.
