Would not Terence Crawford vs. Ilia Topuria appear to be the matchup that UFC CEO Dana White needs to guide?
Crawford captivated boxing followers together with his unbelievable efficiency with Canelo Alvarez final Saturday. The uncontroversial tremendous middleweight title battle wasn’t essentially a wipeout, nevertheless it was clear that “Unhealthy” made Alvarez’s fellow legend higher. Crawford additionally solidified his legacy with a unanimous determination victory, enhancing his excellent skilled boxing document to 42-0.
UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topria was paying consideration and he traded Barb for Crawford after the battle. Whereas “Unhealthy” seems to be denial of such a battle, UFC Corridor of Fame Michael Bispin believes it may occur. “The Rely” defined why in a brand new video posted to his YouTube channel (by way of Bloody Elbow).
“As a result of the 2 fanbases are tuned,” Bispin stated. “That was what occurred within the cash battle.
“You might have all of the boxing followers, and you’ve got all of the MMA followers, and naturally you could have Dana White within the center.
“Dana simply did enterprise with Terrence Crawford. Ilia has a contract with the UFC, so it isn’t unbelievable to consider a world the place this might occur.”
White is constant together with his stance on high UFC fighters who need to attempt their hand in candy science. Other than the 2017 Superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, White opposes permitting fighters to dabble within the boxing world. Maybe issues may change if Topuria may persuade White that he may really beat Crawford in a boxing match. Nonetheless, it looks like a steep hill to climb.
Crawford turns 38 on September twenty eighth, and if he fights once more, his time within the numbers within the ring is proscribed. Members of Crawford camps reminiscent of Shakur Stevenson have already suggested “Bud” to retire following historic victory over Alvarez. As they are saying on this planet of reward, cash speaks.
