Comments Thread For: Merchant: Crawford is Even Money Against Floyd/Manny

[Larry the boss]

That is just ******

[frantic fighter]

Crawford is overrated and if he ever fights Matthysse he doesn't see the bell.I think a ton of people are getting caught in the Kellerman hype that he seems ready to leap upon any slightly above average black fighter without a moments hesitation.

[ramplamp]

Agree with everyone else here. Crawford loses wide unanimous decisions to both guys. He was getting beat by Gamboa until his size and power advantage took over. He was also in a close fight with Dulorme until the KO. He's a good fighter, and it'll be interesting to see him develop as we go along, but they're trying to sell him a little too hard right now imo. If he fights Matthysse it's a 50/50 fight.

[aboutfkntime]

Veteran boxing observer, Larry Merchant, is sky high on the prospects of one Terence Crawford, who just recently captured the vacant WBO 140-pound title by halting Thomas Dulorme in six rounds on April 18th in Arlington, Texas.

"I think that after he fights somebody at 147 and if he can show the same stuff he's showing now, I would make him no worse than even-money against either (Floyd) Mayweather or (Manny) Pacquiao," said Merchant this past Friday.
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I cant stand Larry Merchant.

A more ignorant man, could not be found, imo. Shockingly ignorant really.

In saying that, I dont have too many problems with what he said.

When..... IF..... could.

Three variables that will take another 2 years to materialize.

Then, Merchant COULD be right..... we will see.

[aboutfkntime]

Oh man. I like Crawford, but sheesh. Not close to their level yet.

He didnt say yet..... but yea, I agree..... Merchant should STFU.

[aboutfkntime]

Crawford is a really special fighter. However he's only had 1 fight at 140. I think he'll grow into the 147 division and completely dominate in the next 2/3 years but at this moment in time he shouldnt even be mentioned in the same sentance as May/Pac. Crawford should be targeting the likes of Matthysee and then look for someone like Kell Brook.

good post bro !

[aboutfkntime]

I dont know what is funnier.....

Crawford beats Mayweather easily but loses via ko to Pac.

I dont know what is funnier.....

your reasoning behind the " easily " comment

or

your opinion that Pac can still KO someone

[aboutfkntime]

Have Thomas Dolurme, Rey Beltran and Gamboa made Crawford ready for Mayweather?

Merchant carries around two pieces of paper.

One is a list of fighters that he likes, and the other is a list of fighters that he does not like.

Dulorme, Beltran, and Gamboa, are not on either of those lists

[KayDub]

Brook and Thurman beat Crawford.

Possible for Porter, Bradley, Matthysse, Khan, and Maidana to beat him too.

[aboutfkntime]

Yall tripping.....lets not forget He was getting blasted by Gamboa till he start landing big shots.....IF Gamboa didnt have that arrogant hands down style....Crawford would have lost.

He hasnt even fought a real fighter at 140lb yet.......

I think that Crawford is a cracker, a real talent.

But yea, way too soon to start talking shht like that.

Anybody who had done Merchants job for as long as he has, would know better..... unsure as to why Larry himself doesn't know better..... crazy.