Burns to win the WBO lightweight belt in 2014. And nine years and 16 title fights later – all but two won by knockout – my favorite memory came against Errol Spence Jr. Crawford put on the most impressive performance of his career against his toughest opponent to become the first undisputed champion at welterweight in the four-belt era. He is one of the best fighters I have ever seen. Johnnie Fox COME OUT WRITING
to be the best boxer since Floyd Mayweather’s 2016 retirement, and for all of Canelo’s head movement, I see Crawford’s superior footwork and timing helping him to bank most of the early rounds. By the time Canelo decides to play catch-up and turn up the heat, I envision Crawford having figured out Canelo’s puzzle and holding off the late rally for a close but clear victory. Thomas Choong
and somehow Errol knew Bud didn’t like hot sauce. Bud was shocked but amused, LOL. My prediction is Canelo via decision! Fernando Mora-Roman I have always been an extremely casual boxing fan, and that really meant I tuned in to the big crossover fights. I purchased the big pay-per- views and enjoyed watching Canelo vs. Gennadiy Golovkin and other
Favorite Crawford memory: Bud dancing with his mom at Mandalay Bay after stopping Shawn Porter.
Alvarez finished James Kirkland with a giant right hand in the third round.
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I’ve attended recent matches for both men, and there’s something about live fights that lets you share in the energy – you’ll never scream at home the way you will while actually being there. I recall Crawford walking to the ring in both the Madrimov and Spence fights. In both cases, Crawford’s presence carried the brash confidence of a champion who felt he had finally arrived, and saying to the crowd with a bold look, “Give me the recognition I deserve.” What I felt during the ringwalk for Canelo’s match against Munguia was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The arena darkened minus the light of
cell phones, the anticipation building as Canelo’s highlight reel appeared on the giant screen to energetic Mexican music, and the cheers of a partisan crowd as he entered the ring, waving to the crowd as if he meant to say, “I’m who you came to see. I’m the man.” I’ve long considered Crawford
big events like Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao. I worked a corporate job during the pandemic and did so remotely during much of 2020. To entertain myself during this time, I started watching old YouTube videos of famous fights while also searching out boxing
My favorite memory of Canelo is when he went face-to-face with Caleb Plant at a press conference and dodged his slap, at the same time countering and slapping him back. Sold the fight well. My favorite memory of Crawford is when he had a face-off with Errol Spence Jr.
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