Terence Crawford Hails Sebastian Fundora as World's Top Junior Middleweight Terence Crawford has publicly endorsed Sebastian Fundora as the premier 154-pound fighter in the world, expressing confidence in Fundora’s ability to defeat top contenders like Jaron Ennis. The former junior middleweight champion shared his thoughts during a recent social media Q&A, where he was asked to name the best fighter at the weight class. Crawford immediately highlighted Fundora, citing his recent dominance over Keith Thurman as evidence of his superiority. Fundora secured a sixth-round stoppage victory against Thurman last weekend to defend his WBC junior middleweight title, a performance Crawford praised as a testament to Fundora’s skill and power. Crawford, who once held the junior middleweight title himself, acknowledged Fundora’s rise to prominence while reflecting on his own brief tenure at the weight. He recalled stepping up to super middleweight in September 2024, where he defeated Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed title and became a five-division champion before retiring in December. Despite his success, Crawford admitted he never fought Fundora during his active years, attributing the lack of a matchup to his perceived status as a “not big enough star.” He humorously noted that his reputation as a “scary” fighter led to his exclusion from potential bouts with Fundora. Crawford’s comments come amid a recent feud with Ryan Garcia, though he reiterated his retirement stance, dismissing lucrative comeback offers to face Garcia, Alvarez, or Floyd Mayweather. He criticized critics who oppose his views, stating, “There is a reason why I was blackballed, and still came out on top. Real m** know, and the ones that didn’t, they found out.#keith_thurman #terence_crawford #sebastian_fundora #jaron_ennis #wbc
Terence Crawford Identifies Sebastian Fundora as Unbeatable Super-Welterweight Champion Following his retirement, Terence Crawford has made way for new stars to take over his former divisions, with the next 18 months set to be pivotal as boxing seeks its new pound-for-pound contenders. Crawford, who once held the undisputed super-lightweight world title after defeating Julius Indongo in 2017, later claimed the welterweight title by dominating Errol Spence Jr. His career continued with a move to super-welterweight, where he dethroned Israil Madrimov upon his 154lb debut to secure the WBA world title. A surprising jump to super-middleweight followed, culminating in a legacy-defining victory over Canelo Alvarez, a fight that remains a defining moment in his career. His retirement announcement left the super-middleweight division fragmented, but attention has now shifted to the super-welterweight ranks. At super-welterweight, the division appears primed for intense competition. Xander Zayas, the youngest unified world champion in boxing history, recently signed to face Jaron “Boots” Ennis, signaling a new era of high-stakes matchups. However, Crawford, now a vocal analyst, has highlighted the strength of a specific champion, asserting that no current fighter in the division can defeat WBC titleholder Sebastian Fundora. On social media, Crawford emphasized Fundora’s dominance, stating that the Puerto Rican fighter’s skill and resilience make him a near-impossible opponent. Fundora’s recent performance further solidified his status as a formidable force. Last month, he claimed a dominant stoppage victory over Keith Thurman to retain his WBC title, showcasing his ability to overcome top-tier competition.#keith_thurman #terence_crawford #sebastian_fundora #xander_zayas #jaron_ennis
Keith Thurman Predicts Less Exciting Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Former world champion Keith Thurman, who faced Manny Pacquiao in 2019, has shared his perspective on the upcoming rematch between the Filipino legend and Floyd Mayweather. The two boxing icons are set to clash in a professional bout on September 19, headlining a Netflix event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Their first encounter in 2015 was already considered a mismatch, with both fighters well past their prime. Pacquiao, in particular, appeared slower and less explosive than in his earlier years, and Mayweather secured a unanimous decision victory. Despite the lackluster nature of the first fight, it remains the most profitable boxing event in history, driven by massive gate receipts and pay-per-view sales. Thurman believes the rematch will likely draw significant attention, especially since Mayweather is entering the bout with a perfect 50-0 record (27 KOs). However, he has expressed skepticism about the quality of the second fight, predicting it may be even less compelling than the first. Thurman told FightHype that the narrative surrounding the rematch centers on whether Mayweather will finally lose in the ring. While he acknowledges the intrigue, he notes that the Pacquiao he faced in 2019 was more formidable than the version he encountered in July 2023 against Mario Barrios. “I didn’t see the same Manny Pacquiao [that I fought] against Mario Barrios,” he said. “But they’re both older, so I’m not sure what we’re going to get. I believe we’re going to get a lesser fight than the first time around.” Pacquiao’s recent performances have further fueled doubts about his competitiveness. After defeating Keith Thurman in a split decision, he lost a unanimous verdict to Yordenis Ugas and later drew with Barrios.#netflix #manny_pacquiao #keith_thurman #floyd_mayweather #sphere
