Decent fight, way better opponent than Molina.
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Originally posted by soul_survivor View PostTHIS!
I can't deny TC as a top p4p guy based on his skill set (better than the guys you mentioned) and ofc the lineal position at 140 and the win over Gamboa but he has to start fighting top names more consistently.
In his last 5 fights, he's had one world class name...well supposedly world class, I always felt that the Matthysse win flattered Postol ut the guy was ranked 1 or 2 in the division so can't argue with that.
Other than that, Lundy, Jean and Dulorme don't cut it. He should've fought Matthysse time back, he should have fought Provo, he should maybe already be at 147 because light welter is really thin when it comes to challenges. Its not quite the division it was with Khan, Kotelnik, Bradley, Alexander, Maidana, Ortiz, Garcia, prime Matthysse et al.
It reminds me of (but not quite as bad) the time that the ring had Broner #4 pound for pound based on literally just a "perceived" skill set. Crawford is obviously leap years ahead of a Broner but still. go find the best dudes and then lets crown him
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Originally posted by The Big Dunn View Postwhere did he fight Postol, dulorme and Lundy?
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Originally posted by turnedup View PostI'm not saying he doesn't leave but the whole always coming home to fight limits your exposure, they know who he is in Nebraska, Crawford is a beast but if he keeps going back home every other fight his name doesn't ring out as well as it should. Example: Andre Ward/Oakland.
Makes no financial sense for him to fight anywhere else IMO unless he is the clear B side or he is in a fight where the opponent's area would generate more money like Adonis going to Long Island to fight Seanie Monaghan instead of in Montreal where Stevenson draws well.
I get your point but I don't think it makes sense for a guy like TC to fight places where he doesn't sell.
Think about how weak the atmosphere was for the Postol fight?
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Originally posted by THE_BIG_HURT View PostI agree that his skill set seems better than a lot of dudes. Especially a dude like Danny or Thurman but at least they're fighting the guys and proving it. I felt like the gamboa win wasn't overly impressive because gamboa is a featherweight or super featherweight at best and we know Bud is a big boy. I just hate pound for pound rankings based on what "could" be. he may be the most legit dude in boxing but i hate ranking guys before they do anything.
It reminds me of (but not quite as bad) the time that the ring had Broner #4 pound for pound based on literally just a "perceived" skill set. Crawford is obviously leap years ahead of a Broner but still. go find the best dudes and then lets crown him
TC is one of the best of a pretty mediocre and let's face it, lazy bunch.
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