Bud Crawford headed to Saudi

[dannnnn]

All I can think when I see that picture is that no matter what Prime were paying him for that advertisement, they got a hell of a deal.

[famicommander]

Hopefully it's that rumored Madrimov fight for the WBA and vacant WBO straps.

[hhh1200]

WBO/WBA 154. No reason to let Fundora hold that belt till November. Saudis are paying and no one has time for PBC games. Fundora gets 1st dibs @ Crawford vs ? Since he has the WBC. That is 3 belts. Keep it moving. Money is there to make the fights. See the heavyweights are beating the breaks off of each other for that Saudi money. Win for the fans.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Hopefully the Saudi’s keep him active, I’d like to see him try and clean out 154. Start with Tim for the vacant WBO, then unify with either Madrimov or Murtazaliev. Meanwhile Spence likely gets Fundora for the WBC. You could potentially have Crawford-Spence II for undisputed at 154. I don’t have that much interest in the rematch as the first fight wasn’t competitive enough to warrant one but if it was for undisputed, I’d be far more inclined to see it happen.

[Cobra Curry]

Hopefully the Saudi’s keep him active, I’d like to see him try and clean out 154. Start with Tim for the vacant WBO, then unify with either Madrimov or Murtazaliev. Meanwhile Spence likely gets Fundora for the WBC. You could potentially have Crawford-Spence II for undisputed at 154. I don’t have that much interest in the rematch as the first fight wasn’t competitive enough to warrant one but if it was for undisputed, I’d be far more inclined to see it happen.

I don't think the WBO rules allow Tim to contest for the title as he lost his last fight.

My guess would be Madrimov for the WBA and WBO.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I don't think the WBO rules allow Tim to contest for the title as he lost his last fight.

My guess would be Madrimov for the WBA and WBO.

They do make allowances though, I remember they did it for Cotto against Kamegai.

I’m sure they could probably be persuaded by the Saudi money.

[Mammoth]

Hopefully the Saudi’s keep him active

Does he like to be active though? Seems like a once a year fighter.

[Atypicalbrit]

Prince Turkey is going to America to destroy Al Haymon and the US boxing establishment

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Does he like to be active though? Seems like a once a year fighter.

I think it was largely due to his large purse demands though. I’m sure if the Saudi’s offer him the type of money he wants he’ll fight more regularly. Look at AJ and Wilder for example.

[BrilliantAJ]

If we get Madrimov-Crawford, Fundora-Tsyzu II and Murtazaliev-Spence this year, 154 could get interesting. Also got guys like Lubin, Ramos, Zayas on the fringes looking for a shot.