I was watching a Prograis interview today and he spoke of how glad he was to win a world title again after three years, but that boxing doesn't define him and his "Rougarou" persona stays in the ring. If you took away his career and all of his titles away, he'd still be Regis the family-man. I think Crawford is similar, and may explain why TC is dismissive of the idea that the Spence fight 'defines' him. TC appears to be very happy/content in his personal life, and that contentment is bleeding over into his career and coming across as complacency. Fans absolutely hate that TC is patting himself on the back and appears to be lacking ambition, on top of talking a whole lotta shxt. Fact is, he's a three weight titlist who became lineal and undisputed. No matter how fickle fans are, that cannot be changed. TC is potentially a HOF if he retired tomorrow, and he seems to be relishing his career which he never used to do. His self-aggrandizement has turned him into the bad guy. However, when Crawford steps in the ring, he reverts back to the hungry competitive person who we're accustomed to.
Donaire is actually from Cotto's era, a 20 year career. How's he managed to stay motivated so long...it's probably (like Prograis) down to having a happy/stable personal life. It's hard to forsee Teofimo having a long career because his personal life seems too unstable. Davis has had his fair share of drama outside the ring, and Ryan Garcia seems to be mentally fragile like Teo. Haney seems to be relatively normal, which bolds well for the longevity of his career.
Donaire is actually from Cotto's era, a 20 year career. How's he managed to stay motivated so long...it's probably (like Prograis) down to having a happy/stable personal life. It's hard to forsee Teofimo having a long career because his personal life seems too unstable. Davis has had his fair share of drama outside the ring, and Ryan Garcia seems to be mentally fragile like Teo. Haney seems to be relatively normal, which bolds well for the longevity of his career.
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