Boots has zero chance vs Crawford a person pulled out the crowd would have the same chance.

[Smash]

bob arum?

[buddyr]

Can't see why Showtime can't make this fight happen for Boots.
No Arum to deal with, no BLK to deal with. It's all on Showtime/PBC.

Because they know Boots is going to get his azz whipped. Why put the supposed future of the division in with the #1 guy that will batter and stop him to the point you can't seel him as unbeatable anymore?

[PBR Streetgang]

I like Boots and think he brings a very impressive offensive arsenal. However he gets hit way too clean while focusing on delivering that arsenal.

In my opinion, Boots may have some initial success against Crawford but once Bud gets the timing and sees the openings, it's probably curtains. Bud will unload some spiteful, timed punches that will land clean.

[rickJen]

Because they know Boots is going to get his azz whipped. Why put the supposed future of the division in with the #1 guy that will batter and stop him to the point you can't seel him as unbeatable anymore?

Not a good excuse for Boots and Bozy because they've been putting all their eggs in the IBF basket,
which is now in the hands of Bud. Why would they stop just because it's in the wrong hands?
They're expected to make the same noise when the strap was on Earl's shoulders.

[El_Mero]

Can't see why Showtime can't make this fight happen for Boots.
No Arum to deal with, no BLK to deal with. It's all on Showtime/PBC.

Cause they cant have another star get humiliated! Pbc knew Bud was the real deal thats why they blackballed him for so long!

[deathofaclown]

I like Boots and think he brings a very impressive offensive arsenal. However he gets hit way too clean while focusing on delivering that arsenal.

In my opinion, Boots may have some initial success against Crawford but once Bud gets the timing and sees the openings, it's probably curtains. Bud will unload some spiteful, timed punches that will land clean.

That's my feeling

Boots pulls out with his chin complete exposed and gets caught flush. Good luck doing that v someone with the timing and accuracy of Crawford, you're gonna end up on your back.

Boots is extremely athletic though, fantastic offensive skills. If he can get to any fighter first, he can cause anybody problems.

Who knows, maybe he'll show a better defence when he knows real danger is ahead but I'm not sure, it seems like that flaw is muscle memory, leaving his chin high when he pulls out.

I just cannot see how that bad habit doesn't get exposed by Crawford. If we can see it, you know Crawford can and has a plan for it..