It was a crazy idea years ago, but why not, Bud proved he can deal big guys.
I believe Bivol can make 168 if the money is right or make it at catchweight.
Benavidez can fight Beterbiev at 175.
I don't know why Crawford would want this fight or his fans. He's too small and you're asking for a natural 154 to fight against one of the best pound for pound. I think Lara, Janibek, Carlos Adames, Boots, and Ortiz Jr should be his last 5 fights and then he should retire.
I would rather see Crawford go down to 160 and mop up that division. It's been sad since GGG and Canelo left it.Canelo? Who did he fight at 160? GGG? No, he vacated before facing the Kazakhstan, so Cotto(old and gave him all he could handle) Khan, Liam Smith, Julio Cesar Chavez, old GGG, he lost but was given a draw, got caught on steroids, GGG again another controversy, Jacobs with his clauses, and that was it. Are you telling me that, with those opponents and the controversy surrounding GGG and Jacobs, he made an impact in the division? Like I say, you guys have been brainwashed by Delahoya first and canelo later. GGG was the one that ruled 160 division for years, the guy canelo should have sought and taken away the belts and glory, but no, he went after Cotto because he was older and weaker than GGG.
stop the press
bud has gone flying up he mytical p4p atg list no doubt
but but but
imagine if he did go to 175 and beat bivol could anyone deny he is atg top 3 or even the head honcho himself the boat living and breathing right now? im sure some will but they would be very diminished in numbers u would say, it could be top top level history for the taking right now in front of bud, ill bet he is thinking of it
crawford is not going to waste one of his remaining fights against 42 year old lara, and plus lara has not fought a top 10 opponent in 6 years. never has at middleweight. he is doing the tank davis
Crawford would be his retirement check. We know Lara doesn't want to fight Adames for peanuts but a Saudi-backed fight with Crawford might entice him.
I don't see Bud fighting Bivol.
There is a massive difference between Bivol & Canelo.
Bivol is bigger, longer and can match Bud in many areas if not exceed in them.
I think Bud is too intelligent to go anywhere near Bivol
Just not sure where Crawford goes from here.
Bivol is a step too far. Lara is ancient and prolonging his career with 2nd rate opposition, Janibek and the Russian who beat Tyszu haven't any good wins between them and nobody knows who they are.
I'm not saying its a great fight but maybe Bud vs Sheeraz on the basis Turki really likes Sheeraz and will possibly throw a ton of money at it?
Crawford vs Lara and Janibek vs Adames as the co-main. Winner vs winner.
crawford is not going to waste one of his remaining fights against 42 year old lara, and plus lara has not fought a top 10 opponent in 6 years. never has at middleweight. he is doing the tank davis
Dumb post. Fight would never happen.
why not? bud may well be now within 10 pounds of bivol, if for example he weights 175 in the ring now plus hes just beat up a common opponent of bivol, turki could offer bud a large amount and he might accept, hes the biggest named opponent for bud out there and thats what bud likes
Crawford vs Lara and Janibek vs Adames as the co-main. Winner vs winner.great idea
Turki does two big Super Bowl style cards per year
I hope TBud can headline one. Greatest boxer of his gen deserves a super stacked Super Bowl card
Erislandy
Janibek
Carlos Adames
instead of Bivol TBud could fight Bivol's Other Cousin Janibek @ 160
Crawford vs Lara and Janibek vs Adames as the co-main. Winner vs winner.
I would rather see Crawford go down to 160 and mop up that division. It's been sad since GGG and Canelo left it.
Erislandy
Janibek
Carlos Adames
instead of Bivol TBud could fight Bivol's Other Cousin Janibek @ 160