Comments Thread For: Jermell Charlo Says Bring on Terence Crawford Showdown

[Ropeydope]

Jermell bout to get bashed back to back. I don’t see him being competitive in his first fight at 168 against Canelo, nor if he drops back down to fight Crawford. Sounds like a retirement plan.

[SUBZER0ED]

Point was that it's pretty well documented that he was going after Jermall, who hasn't made 160 in years. Mall was the one who pulled out last minute. We got our straight from him that he was the one who was supposed to fight, and that he pulled out, and that he can't make 168 right now.

Were you at the table negotiating?

Another point is that Morrell jr is the next one up for Canelo in terms of mandatories. Then IBF, and then WBC with Benavidez. And we've known for a long time that WBC isn't going to enforce their own rules. If Benavidez actually wants Canelo, he could have taken the Morrell fight that his own dad said they had a contract for. Or he could have not done ******* and made weight. He's bungled 3 opportunities already.

Of course he wanted Jermall, that's what I said. You suggested that Canelo didn't make him an offer. Now, you're saying that it's well documented that he wanted him.

Benavidez has been Canelo's mandatory for 2.5 years. He shouldn't have to fight up-and-comer Morrell first. He's paid for his screw ups and has earned a shot. Canelo doesn't want that smoke and we all know it.

[Jack_sh*t]

Canelo might be the more difficult fight, not sure, as Crawford has more skill than Canelo. The size thing though.

Just to clarify, you're saying you're not sure that Crawford has more skill than Canelo?

[crimsonfalcon07]

Jermall fights at 160. Canelo wanted him because he's a recognizable name but he hasn't fought in two years, and he's had mental health issues.'Mall would have been the perfect cherry pick. To suggest that Canelo isn't the one picking his opponents is naive.

Point was that it's pretty well documented that he was going after Jermall, who hasn't made 160 in years. Mall was the one who pulled out last minute. We got our straight from him that he was the one who was supposed to fight, and that he pulled out, and that he can't make 168 right now.

Were you at the table negotiating?

Another point is that Morrell jr is the next one up for Canelo in terms of mandatories. Then IBF, and then WBC with Benavidez. And we've known for a long time that WBC isn't going to enforce their own rules. If Benavidez actually wants Canelo, he could have taken the Morrell fight that his own dad said they had a contract for. Or he could have not done ******* and made weight. He's bungled 3 opportunities already.

[SUBZER0ED]

I didn't think it was Canelo making offers. This is PBC. Canelo thought he was going to be fighting Mall, not Mell, but Jermall pulled out last minute and they put his brother in. Canelo was just as surprised as everyone else. If you want to blame someone, blame Jermall. He's the one who has been sitting inactive for 2+ years and couldn't even take the Canelo payday.

Jermall fights at 160. Canelo wanted him because he's a recognizable name but he hasn't fought in two years, and he's had mental health issues.'Mall would have been the perfect cherry pick. To suggest that Canelo isn't the one picking his opponents is naive.

[SUBZER0ED]

The question no one seems to be asking is "Why is Canelo making offers to a fighter @ 154, when he fights @ 168?"

Because he wants to fight a known name whom he feels he can beat, rather than fight his mandatory challenger, David Benavidez, whom he doesn't think he can beat.

[crimsonfalcon07]

The question no one seems to be asking is "Why is Canelo making offers to a fighter @ 154, when he fights @ 168?"

I didn't think it was Canelo making offers. This is PBC. Canelo thought he was going to be fighting Mall, not Mell, but Jermall pulled out last minute and they put his brother in. Canelo was just as surprised as everyone else. If you want to blame someone, blame Jermall. He's the one who has been sitting inactive for 2+ years and couldn't even take the Canelo payday.

[ELPacman]

The question no one seems to be asking is "Why is Canelo making offers to a fighter @ 154, when he fights @ 168?"

Yeah, I have no idea how this fight came about. Perhaps it wasn't just him involved but his management. They're like, let's get a recognizable name for you to face, even if he's 2 divisions lower. Honestly, the Charlo bros have both been out of boxing eyes for awhile lately. Sure, they show up at events, but they haven't been in the ring in some time. They're going to be digging up years old highlights to market Charlo.

[archiemoore1]

I can't believe Charlo is about to get knocked out real soon. This is crazy!! Canelo is gonna menace this boy's face and his big ass cranium and splatter Jheri Curl juice, blood, and snot on everyone at ringside

[satiev1]

Charlo got outboxed by harrison in his first fight. He's gonna get beatend up pretty bad