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Holiday chaos is officially in the rear-view mirror. And given recent cold snaps, springtime seems especially distant. So naturally, when it comes to the…
Holiday chaos is officially in the rear-view mirror. And given recent cold snaps, springtime seems especially distant. So naturally, when it comes to the…
Turki Alalshikh is homing in on a superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford. It’s a fight that…
Turki Alalshikh is homing in on a superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford.
It’s a fight that the world has been waiting to see. Unfortunately, nobody has been able to put it together, but that could all change soon as Alalshikh — the promoter who’s brought us Fury vs. Usyk, Joshua vs. Dubois, and Bivol vs. Beterbiev — is setting his sights on booking what could very well be the biggest boxing match of the 21st century thus far.
During a recent interview with DAZN, Alalshikh revealed that he has not been in direct contact with Canelo or his team, but hopes that word reaches the undisputed super middleweight world champion so they can sit down and work out a deal.
“I don’t know anyone now from the Canelo team, and I don’t have any connection, but if he’s hearing me, we are ready to discuss,” Alalshikh said. “But I want to discuss [with] him directly, without anyone in the middle” (h/t GiveMeSport).
Alashikh also has some big plans in store for former WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder — including a potential clash with MMA sensation Francis Ngannou. However, Alalshikh is unwilling to jump straight into booking a bout between the two after seeing ‘The Bronze Bomber’ lose four of his last five fights, including an especially embarrassing performance against Zhilei Zhang in June.
“I can catch it from two minutes [and check] if [Wilder’s] ready or not [to fight]. I don’t want to waste time and money anymore,” Alalshikh added. “I need to check first if he’s still got it.”
As for Ngannou, Alalshikh is keeping his options open, but he has a couple of big possibilities lined up for the former UFC champion. One presumably being the fight with Wilder while the other remains a mystery, though it would see ‘The Predator’ return to the PFL Smart Cage in 2025.
“Yes, I have on the table two options for Francis — one in MMA and one in boxing I want to discuss with [Ngannou],” he revealed. “The MMA [fight], you know all the time, my answer is we want to do the biggest things.”
While Alalshikh continues to line up big things for the coming year, Riyadh Season is already set to host one of the biggest boxing cards of the decade on February 22 in Saudi Arabia. In the main event of the evening, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will run back their instant classic from October that saw Beterbiev land a questionable majority decision victory to annex all four 175-pound titles.
In the co-feature, Daniel Dubois — who smashed his way through Anthony Joshua in September via a fifth-round TKO to claim the IBF heavyweight title — will put his gold on the line against Joseph Parker.
Also on tap is Shakur Stevenson who will defend his WBC lightweight title against undefeated prospect Floyd Schofield, and Vergil Ortiz is set to meet Israil Madrimov in a battle of top-five junior middleweights. Not to be outdone, top 10 ranked heavyweight Zhilei Zhang will square off with Agit Kabayel in a fight for the WBC interim heavyweight title.
Adding to the excitement is the fact that the pay-per-view extravaganza will only cost fight fans in the United States $25.99 — far less than the $100 price tag for Mayweather vs. McGregor in 2017 or a premium UFC event that’ll typically cost you $79.99 on top of an ESPN+ monthly subscription.
Terence Crawford was not interested in Conor McGregor’s two-fight offer. During a live stream for the online gambling site…
Terence Crawford was not interested in Conor McGregor’s two-fight offer.
During a live stream for the online gambling site Duelbits, McGregor revealed that he had offered the multi-weight boxing world champion a lucrative deal for two fights, one in the sweet science and another in mixed martial arts.
“Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree,” McGregor said. “You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me. You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.”
McGregor didn’t offer any additional insight into why Crawford never signed the contract, but during a recent interview with Bernie The Boxer, ‘Bud’ shed some light on the situation.
“I told Conor, ‘Hell no.’ They called me and they offered me the fight and me and Conor got on the phone and started trying to figure something out,” Crawford said. “And I told him, ‘Man I ain’t getting into no Octagon with you so you can be kicking me and elbow me and sh*t.’ He started laughing and sh*t and he said ‘Man, I respect it. ‘You respect my sport just like I respect your sport and you understand that if you get in an Octagon you’re going to be at a disadvantage.
“‘Just like if I get into the boxing ring with you, I’m going to be at a disadvantage’. But he was like, ‘We will make a sh*t ton of money.’ I said, ‘Yeah, sometimes it ain’t about the money, I can make money but you ain’t about to be kicking me, dude.’ Kicks and elbows man that sh*t ain’t no joke” (h/t BJPenn.com).
Just how much money could Crawford have cleared for a two-off with the Irish megastar?
According to a post from McGregor himself, ‘Bud’ could walk away with nine figures by the time both fights are in the books.
“Big respect to @tbudcrawford! $100 million dollars a fight, 1 MMA, 1 boxing,” McGregor wrote in Instagram. “$200 million dollars!
After hearing the total number, it looks like Crawford might be starting to reconsider.
Unbeaten light middleweight world champion, Terence Crawford has shared his thoughts on the apparent mix-up between himself and fan-favorite…
Unbeaten light middleweight world champion, Terence Crawford has shared his thoughts on the apparent mix-up between himself and fan-favorite rapper and musician, Kendrick Lamar during the broadcast of Noche UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere over the weekend — claiming it was likely done just for laughs.
Crawford, a current welterweight and light middleweight world champion, has been sidelined since he managed to improve his stunning unbeaten professional record to 41-0 back in August, landing a decision win over Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles.
And linked with a massive super middleweight title charge against Canelo Alvarez — who landed a win over challenger, Edgar Berlanga over the course of the weekend, Terence Crawford attended Noche UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere — seated next to Saudi adviser, Turki Alalshikh.
Making his way to the broadcast to boot alongside Alalshikh, Nebraska native, Crawford was shown on the official UFC tape, with them labelling him as musician, Lamar — to much confusion and laughter from fans and on social media.
Reacting to the mix-up, world champion puncher, Crawford found the funny side of things, claiming the mix-up was likely done on purpose just for laughs.
“I just wasn’t taking any notice of it, and then I started seeing the pictures on my phone and everyone laughing,” Terence Crawford told TMZ Sports. “I didn’t [hear from him] — to be honest, I think it was intentionally done. Just for laughter, because how can you get us mixed up? But all in all, it was funny to me.”
Long-linked with a massive title fight with Jalisco striker, Canelo before the end of this year if not next annum, Crawford’s seating arrangement alongside the above-mentioned Saudi adviser and broker, Alalshikh added further fuel to the flames on a potential massive title showdown between the duo.
Terence Crawford looked to add to his legacy on Saturday night as he stepped inside the ring with reigning…
Terence Crawford looked to add to his legacy on Saturday night as he stepped inside the ring with reigning WBA jr. middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov.
Crawford, who carries with him a perfect 40-0 record and 22 wins by KO, has already captured world titles at lightweight, super lightweight, and welterweight. Securing a win over Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles would make him a world champion in four different weight classes, further solidifying his position as arguably the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer on the planet.
Things were fairly slow in the opening rounds with Madrimov content to dance around the ring as Crawford circled around the outside, pumping his jab and looking to get his opponent’s timing. Despite the lack of action, ‘Bud’ landed the more significant strikes, prompting Madrimov to pick up the pace in the middle rounds.
Crawford appeared almost lost at one point, unable to tag his opponent thanks to Madriov’s constant movement. As we entered the championship rounds, Crawford began to open up, landing combinations and doubling up on his jab while Madrimov often settled for single strikes.
The 12th and final round was undoubtedly the most entertaining with both fighters offering everything they had left in an incredibly close contest. In the end, ‘Bud’ saw his streak of 11-straight finishes come to an end, but that didn’t stop him from making history in the City of Angels.
Official Result: Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) to win the WBA jr. middleweight world championship.
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As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of…
As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of the weekend, super middleweight kingpin, Canelo Alvarez is being lined up to take on current welterweight gold holder, Terence Crawford – potentially as soon as December of this year.
Canelo, the current super middleweight champion, extended his winning run to four straight fights over the course of the weekend in Las Vegas, turning in a unanimous decision win over compatriot, Munguia, dropping the Mexican star en route to his judging success.
And as for Crawford, the welterweight slicklest has been sidelined since he improved to 40-0 as a professional back in July of last year with an emphatic ninth round knockout win over Errol Spence Jr.
According to reports tonight, however, Saudi Arabian adviser, Turki Alalshikh is currently targeting a fight between Canelo and Crawford – with the hope of brokering a clash between the duo as soon as December.
“Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is being potentially eyed for December/January by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh,” Boxing reporter, Michael Benson posted on X. “”I’m working to deliver (Canelo Alvarez), but it will be a big fight (for Terence Crawford). I’ll discuss the names with him,” Alalshikh stated.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 6, 2024
Linked with a potential showdown against Arizona striker, David Benavidez both before and in the immediate aftermath of his clash against Munguia, Canelo appears on a collision course with Crawford should the above-mentioned, Alalshikh manage to strike a deal between the two.
Racking up his fourth consecutive defence of middleweight spoils, Jalisco favorite, Canelo had turned in a trio of victories over Gennady Golovkin, John Ryder, and Jermell Charlo before his decision win over Munguia in ‘Sin City’.
Who wins in a potential fight: Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford?
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford is being potentially eyed for December/January by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh: “I'm working to deliver [Canelo], but it will be a big fight [for Crawford]. I'll discuss the names with him.” [