Comments Thread For: Crawford Focused on Move To 147 - Wants Keith Thurman Fight

[FLY TY]

Of course you want Thurman, but there's another guy named Spence with a strap. (Horn too I guess lol) But of course no one at 147 would be dumb enough to mention his name.

Lol, Spence is like Candyman....

Anyway, nothing in that fight right now for Thurman. Crawford will have to get a belt first, so Horn seems like a logical first target.

[wrecksracer]

I like Crawford's ambition.....but will Arum be able to deliver?

[Martin.84]

You can't be serious.........TBC put every welterweight and welterweight champion on notice right after he unified. He clearly stated he was moving up and ANYBODY can get it. He was asked about a Spence matchup well before he unified and he said he has no problem fighting Spence, but he wants to get the most he can get and that means Thurman because he has two of the belts. I don't understand how people are complaining because this is daring to be great and this is how champions compete. Successful or not, I will support Bud because he is showing the qualities of a true champion.

Let's be real here.... If asked about another boxer in an interview, is he suppose to say no and he's scared? TC is just doing and saying exactly what most would say. But lets not forget, Arum is the holdup here. Its the same as Jeff Horn calling out Spence. Arum is not letting it happen. So you can talk all much stuff as you want because its not happening, and I'm sure the boxers know it just as we do. TC hasn't fought anyone that even better top any top 5 WW. TC needs to prove himself in at least 2 fights before he even gets a chance at the belts.

[boxingitis]

Call up Floyd to help buy out your contract and be like Mikey Garcia, a free agent so you can get the PBC welters otherwise your legacy will revolve around a school teacher who fights dirty and talks tough and a very washed up Manny Pacquiao!

Ball in your court Bud!

Top Rank works with Al Haymon

Crawford vs John Molina
Crawford vs Felix Diaz

I don't see a reason why Thurman vs Crawford is not possible.

Crawford vs Thurman Showtime PPV.

[Sheldon312]

Let's be real here.... If asked about another boxer in an interview, is he suppose to say no and he's scared? TC is just doing and saying exactly what most would say. But lets not forget, Arum is the holdup here. Its the same as Jeff Horn calling out Spence. Arum is not letting it happen. So you can talk all much stuff as you want because its not happening, and I'm sure the boxers know it just as we do. TC hasn't fought anyone that even better top any top 5 WW. TC needs to prove himself in at least 2 fights before he even gets a chance at the belts.

Felix Diaz = Shawn Porter
Indongo = Danny Garcia

(shrugs)

[keith_head]

There are plenty of fringe welterweights Crawford could fight so he can build to the fights with Spence/Thurman.

Amir Khan would be a fun fight, and he's probably looking for a payday.

[Mr.Fantastic]

Saw it on an ESPN video on why Crawford wants Thurman and not Spence. It's because Thurman is ranked #1 atm.

[Gunpowdergreg]

Hopefully espn puts pressure on top rank and the rest of these promoters to make the big fights happen. There are enough quality welterweights to take boxing back to its golden days. Crawford has the skills and confidence to beat anyone in the division. The question is does he have the chin??? Thurman is a good test, but the mega fight in the next few years will be Crawford vs Spence.

Crawford vs Thurman should be a good match, a pick'em at this point. For those people talking about Crawford's size I have a question; How many ATG's have went from LW to WW and beyound and been successful? Skill counts. You are right about Spence, while I see him as a very good WW he needs more seasoning/fights but has potential to be a great. Crawford could take out the guy from downunder in under 3 rounds today.

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

Of course you do! But, you will be feasting on the jessie vargas of the world.

[sammybee]

Crawford needs one or two fights at WW to get him ready for Thurman.