Comments Thread For: Terence Crawford wins Israil Madrimov fight but likely loses shot at Canelo Alvarez

[Poopdick]

Crawford is lucky as hell he got that gift decision.

he lost 115-113.

He is clearly behind Inoue & Usyk.

he is clearly behind Usyk and Inoue. but no he didn't lose that fight last night. Madrimov is a bad dude though. the ballroom days are over for boxing. these matches keep happening and everyone will have great wins and great losses. free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we are moving away from mismatches. pbc and their hypejobs, top rank and their hype jobs, Match room and their hype jobs. these morons who think ppl need 40 fights before they can step up to b level competition. don't care who anyone thinks won this fight. I am happy these fights are happening. we getting cards now that are having upsets happen regularly.

[fouc33]

This fight makes a Canelo fight more likely to happen. There's no way Canelo would've signed a contract to fight Crawford if he was completely dominant, Canelo doesn't pick his opponents like that.

[BoxWhere]

EXPOSED!!?? Bud has ko'd his last eleven opponents, is considered the number one pound for pound by many, and you said he was exposed because he didn't get a knockout? Madrimov may only have 10 pro fights but he had 350 amateur fights which is way more than most pro fighters. I think the Canelo fight is still in play because Canelo does not have the movement like Madimov. Bud is almost at the end of his career and is chasing a career ending payday, not to prove who's best at 154. Canelo fought Charlo who came from 154, so if he chooses not to fight Bud, it's a duck just like he's ducking Benavides and Morrell and how Bud is ducking Boots.

No 1 p4p in his dreams lol. Inoue wins fights by domination and KOs. Inoue beat 15 champs and won 22 title fights all in only 27 fights. Crawford beat 10 champs and won 19 title fights in 41 fights. Crawford lost more rounds in 1 fight then inoue did in his entire career. Crawford is overrated while inoue is the true no 1.

[smith3536]

Bud disappointed after so much hype and so much talk about Canelo.

The fight against Madrimov was close. Either Madrimov is HOF with 10 fights (doubtful) or Bud is worse than many imagined (probable).
Canelo must have liked what he saw.
Bud will have to run away from Canelo for several rounds and will end up losing badly.

Inoue was much much better when he changed divisions.

[Rockenator]

The Crawford haters are out in force. And anyone, I mean anyone who doesn't believe Crawford is an elite fighter and one of the best of all time doesn't know boxing. That being said, you can see "Father Time" taking its toll on Bud. The jump in weight class also reduced his power. And by the way, Madrimov is one hell of a tough fighter. Great head movement and strong as a bull. That's the reason Bud missed so many punches. Madrimov's herky, jerky, ducking and side to side movement makes him a tough target. I see a great future ahead for him.

Fighting Canelo makes zero sense for Crawford. Sure, it's money but THAT'S IT!!! And what a terrible way to go out. Bud has two fights left in him, at max. One of those fights should be Fundora. And if I were Bud (or any other fighter against Sebastian,) I'd punch the hell out of those bony elbows and arms.

[Phase III]

As I said to Turkie too many times, the Crawford v Canelo fight is a ****** money grab only fight for Bud. The fight at 168 makes no sense. If Madrimov can hold Bud at bay like he did, Canelo, even with his diminished skills would crush Bud. Turkie, stop being a fan boy and make Canelo v Benny and stop throws g away good money to satisfy your ego.

Crawford v Boots
Canelo v Benny

You got it ???????

[smith3536]

Madrimov with 10 fights is HOF, confirmed

[Lefty0616]

Garcia trains Ortiz, so of course he'd say that it might not be wise for Bud to face Canelo. Bud fought a very good opponent. I expected Bud to have his hands full, and he did. Madrimov can fight.

If Bud beats Ortiz or Boots, I'd still like to see him face Canelo.

As a matter of fact, Bud should continue to lobby to face Canelo next. He has a very good chance to beat Canelo. Canelo will be easier to hit.

[TonyRespectful]

If Vergil Ortiz lands right hands like Madrimov Cautious Crawford gets ko’d

[ShoulderRoll]

Crawford doesn`t have much fights left. Maybe 2-3 fights at 154 against top opposition and than retire. And stay away from any idea of taking Janibek`s belts at 160.

Janibek looked like crap in his last fight and might not even be able to make 160 anymore.