Terence Crawford revealed in an interview that he would rather fight Canelo Alvarez than Jaron 'Boots' Ennis because of the impact of the match on his bank account and legacy. At least Crawford is telling the truth that he wants the Canelo fight for the money.
As the saying goes, 'Greed is good,' especially if you don't have to run the gauntlet at 168 to get the dough. Terence may not last long if he jumps at the apex of super middleweight, like David Benavidez.
Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) admits that his reason for wanting to move up three divisions to challenge superstar Canelo for his inexperienced super middleweight title is money and, of course, his winning legacy. .
Many fans feel that Crawford's main reason for wanting the Canelo fight is money, and titles are secondary.
A Win-Win Scenario
A good scenario for Crawford if Honorable Turki Alalshikh gives him the fight against Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs). Crawford will likely walk away with $20 million, and no one can blame him if he gets beat. He will have a built-in excuse: his age [37] and has no experience at 168 or 160. It's a win for Crawford because he moved up three divisions and didn't fight anyone before getting the title shot from Canelo.
It's not fair to the 168 competitors to have Crawford jump in front of them, especially the guys. David Benavidezbut fighting is business.
“Where I'm at right now I'm looking for a fight that makes sense, it's not Boots,” said Terence Crawford on YouTuber Ariel Helwani's channel, and made it clear that he's not interested in fighting the undefeated IBF champion. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in a dangerous fight but Canelo Alvarez will take a big golden parachute to ease into his retirement years.
“Canelo will bring more to my legacy and more to my bank account. Because if boxing is done, what will it be? I would have the inheritance that people have been talking about for years. And I would have a bank account that would last me for years.”
It would be best if Crawford at least beats one fighter at 168 to show the fans that this fight is not just about filling his bank account before retirement.
If Turki puts David Benavidez in as an obstacle for Crawford to win, fans would love that idea because at least if Terence had won, he would have gotten the Canelo fight instead of being given a silver platter based on his accomplishments against the fighters. at 135, 140, 147 and 154.
Crawford is already rich, with an estimated net worth of $18 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That number will increase significantly after his fight with WBA Junior middleweight champion Israel Madrimov at Turki Alalshikh's Riyadh Season event on August 3rd on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Many fans feel that Crawford will have little trouble beating Boot Ennis, so there is little push for him to take that fight. The thing that fans have a problem with is that Crawford was given a title shot against Canelo without a fight in the 168-lb weight class.
Jumping the Line?
That is very worrying because it makes war unsportsmanlike. After all, Crawford will be allowed to overcome all the dangerous players in the Super middleweight category who may defeat him.
For example, if Crawford fought Benavidez, he would be the underdog. The idea of Crawford fighting Canelo will blow Terence getting beat by Benavidez out of the water.
Crawford is too old, too young, and too out of shape to beat a fighter like Benavidez, nor is he being asked to fight him. Canelo will be given the fight if he defeats Madrimov on August 3.
It would be interesting if the Honorable One told Crawford that he has to go through Benavidez if he wants the Canelo fight because the fans can see his reaction. Would Crawford agree to this idea or reject it and storm out of the room?
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