Terence Crawford News
REPORT | Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov boxing card saw $10 million in financial losses
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
The Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov boxing fight delivered in the ring, but struggled to produce results financially outside of it. Combat sports journalist Kevin Iole reported earlier this week that the Crawford vs. Madrimov card, promoted by Matchroom Boxing, experienced around $10 million in losses. Crawford eked out a decision win over the heavy underdog Madrimov to move to 41-0.
Terence Crawford dismisses Israil Madrimov as his toughest win: "It was nothing that I had never seen before"
Fernando Quiles - August 4, 2024
Terence Crawford may have been in a competitive fight with Israil Madrimov, but “Bud” insists it wasn’t his toughest challenge to date. Crawford’s WBA junior-middleweight title fight against Madrimov was a bit of a mystery going in. While many recognize Crawford as the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world, he was moving up in weight to take on the undefeated Madrimov, and there were questions of just how good the Uzbek boxer really is.
Terence Crawford shares unique theory behind Ryan Garcia's "Self-destruction"
Curtis Calhoun - July 30, 2024
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford has opened up on Ryan Garcia’s string of controversies outside of the boxing ring this year. Crawford will face Israil Madrimov this Saturday in a WBA super welterweight clash. He returns to the ring for the chance to add another belt to his résumé against another top-tier boxer.
Terence Crawford becomes the latest boxing star to question the need for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford doesn’t have any interest in watching heavyweight legend Mike Tyson’s scheduled return to the ring. Tyson is scheduled to return to the boxing ring to face Jake Paul on November 15th in Dallas, TX. He returns to the ring at 58 years old, looking to hand the polarizing Paul his second career boxing defeat.
Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh reveals plans to book Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford for late 2024
Josh Evanoff - May 6, 2024
The architect of Saudi Arabia’s move into boxing has big plans for Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The Mexican superstar returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a decision victory over Jermell Charlo in September, Canelo Alvarez faced the unbeaten Jaime Munguia. While the young contender had some early success, he hit the canvas in round four for the first time in his career.
Terence Crawford comeback fight set for August, 'Bud' to target title in fourth weight class
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2024
Former unified welterweight champion Terence Crawford will be returning to the boxing ring in August. The man known as ‘Bud’ has become one of boxing’s biggest stars. A former unified light welterweight champion, Terence Crawford moved up in weight in 2018. Over the next five years, he would dominate, and earn all the titles there as well. Last July, Crawford made history in a long-awaited clash against Errol Spence Jr.
Terence Crawford stripped of IBF welterweight world title
Harry Kettle - November 10, 2023
Terence Crawford is no longer the undisputed welterweight champion in the world of boxing. Earlier this year, Terence Crawford produced an absolute masterclass to defeat Errol Spence Jr. In doing so, he captured the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and vacant The Ring welterweight titles to go alongside his WBO belt. This made him the first male fighter in history to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes during the four-belt era.
Canelo Alvarez says Terence Crawford is not factored into immediate plans for his next fight
Fernando Quiles - October 1, 2023
Canelo Alvarez isn’t exactly onboard with the idea of a “super fight” against Terence Crawford for now. Alvarez and Jermell Charlo made history on September 30. It was the first time two undisputed male champions met inside the ring in the four-belt era. Charlo hung in tough, but the bottom line is the power of Canelo was too much for the “Iron Man.” As for Charlo’s power, it didn’t translate moving up two weight classes.
Canelo Alvarez responds after being called out by Terence Crawford: “He's a very talented fighter but he just won one big fight”
Susan Cox - September 4, 2023
Canelo Alvarez is responding after being called out by Terence Crawford. Terrance Crawford is the undisputed welterweight champion, but according to Canelo Alvarez, his only legitimate threat was Errol Spence. It was on July 29th of this year that Crawford defeated Spence via TKO. Crawford has a total of 40 wins in the ring, 0 losses, with 31 of those victories coming via way of knockout.
Terence Crawford offers to jump three-weight classes to face Canelo Alvarez: "Three-time undisputed"
Josh Evanoff - August 18, 2023
Undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford wants Canelo Alvarez or Jermell Charlo next. ‘Bud’ is fresh off his historic clash opposite Errol Spence Jr. late last month. On Showtime pay-per-view, Terence Crawford dominated ‘The Truth’. He scored three knockdowns en route to a ninth-round stoppage, becoming the undisputed titleholder up at 147 pounds in the four-belt era.
Terence Crawford sits atop Ring Magazine pound-for-pound rankings
Zain Bando - August 2, 2023
Terence Crawford put on a once-and-a-lifetime performance Saturday night, dominating Errol Spence Jr. from pillar to post, resulting in a devastating Round 9 TKO. The victory pushed Crawford’s record to 40-0 (31 KO’s), and with the highly-anticipated feat, so did some extra added accolades for the Nebraska native.
Pros react to Terence Crawford knocking out Errol Spence
Zain Bando - July 29, 2023
Tonight’s boxing extravaganza saw the long-awaited welterweight title fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford end emphatically. The highly anticipated matchup occurred before a packed house inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on a night filled with combat sports, which includes UFC 291 with Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, along with a joint event featuring Bellator and RIZIN from Japan on Showtime. Nonetheless, though, boxing in Las Vegas took center stage and delivered for every fan and viewer at home, as expected
Dustin Poirier reacts to UFC 291 being on the same night as Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford: “I think fans might buy both”
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2023
Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on UFC 291 taking place on the same night as Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford. On July 29, Dustin Poirier will return to the Octagon. When he does so, he’ll go head to head with Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF championship. The hope for ‘The Diamond’ is that a victory could vault him back into the title conversation at lightweight.
Terence Crawford advises Francis Ngannou to avoid top heavyweight boxers: "I don't see him having a chance"
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2023
Terence Crawford believes Francis Ngannou might want to wait before facing a top boxer. ‘The Predator’ ended his lengthy free agency earlier this month. In January, Ngannou famously left the UFC as heavyweight champion, vacating his title in the process. With his exit, he became the first reigning titleholder to leave the promotion since BJ Penn did so nearly 20 years ago.
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford announced for July 29th in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2023
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford is finally going down in Las Vegas. ‘The Truth’ and ‘Bud’ have long been viewed as the two greatest in the welterweight division. Despite that, a boxing match between the two has failed to come to fruition. That’s not for a lack of effort, as Crawford even left his promoter, Top Rank, in late 2021 to make the clash happen.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao announces end of retirement to challenge Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr.
Josh Evanoff - December 9, 2022
Manny Pacquiao is out of retirement and has some big names in mind. ‘PacMan’ has been out of action since a showdown with Yordenis Ugas last August. The bout was a short-notice one for the Cuban. Pacquiao was previously slated to face Errol Spence Jr., but he was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Shawn Porter announces retirement following TKO loss to Terence Crawford
Adam D Martin - November 21, 2021
Boxer Shawn Porter announced his retirement from the sport following his vicious 11th-round TKO loss to Terence Crawford on Saturday night. Porter was stopped in the 10th round with punches as Crawford picked up one of the biggest wins of his professional boxing career. Following the fight, the 34-year-old Porter announced his retirement from the sport, as relayed by boxing reporter Lance Pugmire.
Terence Crawford TKO’s Shawn Porter (Video)
Adam D Martin - November 21, 2021
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford knocked out Shawn Porter in the 10th round of their boxing match that took place on Saturday night. Crawford vs. Porter was one of the most highly-anticipated boxing matches of the year, and it went down on Saturday night. It turned out to be a back-and-forth fight, but in the 10th round, Crawford scored two knockdowns, which led to Porter’s corner stopping it. Below, take a look at the vicious knockdown that led to Crawford getting his hand raised.