Comments Thread For: Terence Crawford Hints That Welterweight Division is Next Stop

[Sheldon312]

I don't think so man. We saw how Mikey Garcia's power didn't move up with him and I don't think Crawfords power is going to move up with him either.

I dare say Jeff Horn gets him. Garcia, Porter (way too strong for Crawford), Vargas, Matthysse --- probably get him too.

Thank you. People forget that Crawford is the smaller guy and he doesn't have the best defense he will be a slight underdog against the top guys.

[Sheldon312]

1) Thurman is not a tune up or showcase fight.
2) Boxing is more than power
Crawford is a different fighter than Mikey Garcia, Crawford doesn't rely on his power, he just can turn it up and end it when he's normally ready, but enough of his power will move up to keep his opponents honest..

Mikey doesn't really on his power. He s a skilled technician with excellent accuracy. Those guys at 147 have pretty good chins and they are much bigger and stronger. Even Porter has more pop than anyone Crawford has faced. I feel you are giving Crawford too much of the benefit of the doubt

[GhostofDempsey]

Crawford likely takes a softer touch for his first go at 147, and would be smart to do so. Vargas would be a perfect test for him at 147. I think he beats Horn easy in an ugly fight. He would light up Matthysse.

Thurman, Spence and Porter are the only real competitive fights for him at 147. Khan too if he decides to toss his hat into the mix.

[rickJen]

He avoided Matthysse in the past, he'll fight him at the drop of a hat this time around.
Vargas is fighting Horn, so who is there for him in the TR camp?
Most of them are in the Haymon stable, but there seems to be no one calling his bluff in the Part-time Boxing Champions camp.