Can Crawford be a 5 Weight World Champion?

[The Viper]

I was hearing this statement all around, the main reason why he backed Horn up his because Horn was eating punches in his teeth every time he was in front of Bud.

Horn's main problem is he's a sht boxer, his fight versus Corcoran was horrendous.

Bud so called smaller but had a reach advantage over Horn and reach is the best physical advantage you can get in boxing.

Bud's OK for WW but he would struggle at 154 facing guys like Hurd or Lara who are bigger, longer and better than Horn.

If 154 is full of Brundage or Sadam Ali champion he will be fine.

He also can win a 160 title versus Daniel Geale, Lemieux type of champions, but I wouldn't imagine beat a solid 160 champ like GGG or Jacobs.

I don't agree with you man, boxing skills aside he was throwing horn the much bigger man around alll fight, out wrestling him in the clinch everytime...completely....what fight were you watching????

[Luilun]

Let’s not get carried he beat Jeff Horn a guy who got a gift against a wash up Pacquiao

[buddyr]

That pic was a photoshop. I had posted the original image and the weight was actually in the low 150's.

Regardless, 160 is a huge jump for somebody that started off at 135. That was hardly done in the 80's when everyone was juiced up.

I don't know what pic you're talking about, but it's not uncommon for guys to walk around 30 lbs heavier than their fight weight today.

[boliodogs]

Crawford is an excellent fighter but he is 30 years old and men don't grow bigger at that age. Welterweight is where he belongs. He might be able to beat a weak champion at 154 and 160. There are often 4 champions to chose from and there is always the chance of fighting a mediocre fighter for a vacant title. Will Crawford ever be the very best 154 pounder or 160 pounder in the world? I doubt it. I think he is only the 2nd best welterweight in the world right now with Spence being slightly better. Surely Crawford would have beaten Ali at 154 and maybe he could beat Jermell but I doubt he beats Hurd or the Mexican who KOed Ali. They are just too big for him and hit too hard and are excellent fighters themselves.

[Pigeons]

No, I think he tops out at 4.


Only 5 guys have won titles in 5 weight classes, so no shame in coming up short in that regard.


I hope he shoots for 4-weight lineal champion. He's already got 2 in the bag and the trajectory at WW is clear.

[Sheldon312]

I can see Crawford beating Charlo tbh

No. Jermell would be too big, strong, and powerful. Crawford gets hit too much and hasn't been in there with a fighter of Jermelle's caliber.

[LacedUp]

If he gets a Sadam Ali level champion - 100% or a former WW, say Spence, Thurman, Brook, Porter or one of these guys move up and win a belt, yes he can.

Can he beat Hurd, Charlo or one of these guys? Absolutely not.

[_Rexy_]

I don't know what pic you're talking about, but it's not uncommon for guys to walk around 30 lbs heavier than their fight weight today.

there was a pic going around on here of Crawford on a scale at 174. It had been shopped from one that he posted on twitter of himself weighing in at 154. Thought that's what you were referring to.

[LacedUp]

If he gets a Sadam Ali level champion - 100% or a former WW, say Spence, Thurman, Brook, Porter or one of these guys move up and win a belt, yes he can.

Can he beat Hurd, Charlo or one of these guys? Absolutely not.

Of course my response was in regards to 4-weight not 5, which is impossible.

[Larry the boss]

Sure if he picks the weakest champs at 154 and 160, Hell he just beat the weakest title holder at 147..calm down