By: Hans Themistode
Terence Crawford’s overall skills have captivated the boxing public for several years. With the Nebraska native Omaha winning world titles in multiple weight classes and setting an undefeated 38-fight record in his career, he is widely regarded as one of the best boxers on the planet.
In addition to pugilistic sports fans noting Crawford’s skill, current undisputed 140-pound champion Josh Taylor does. The British production has watched from afar as Crawford continues to dominate the competition. In fact, during Crawford’s most recent ring appearance, Taylor sat up close and personal to witness his abilities.
On November 20, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Crawford recorded the most impressive win of his career, a tenth round victory over the former weight champion athlete. twice Shawn Porter. Immediately after the win, Taylor expressed a desire to test his skills against the 147-pound WBO belt holder.
While Taylor continues to hurl superlatives at Crawford, the undisputed champ believes his own boxing prowess isn’t far off by comparison.
“Terence Crawford is an all-time great,” Taylor said in an interview with Fight Hub TV. “He can do it all. He can fight nampaw, orthodox, front foot, back foot – he can do a lot but like myself, I can do it myself too. get a lot”.
Although Taylor has been increasingly inactive over the past few years, he’s made the most of his 2021 schedule. With both the 140-pound WBA and IBF belts in possession, Taylor aims to unify the titles ahead of Jose Ramirez. Though their contest was considered 50/50 going in, Taylor dominated the long runs, scoring two knockdowns the night before a unanimous decision was made.
Now, Taylor is just weeks away from attempting to defend her undisputed throne against required candidate Jack Catterall. If things go the way he expected, Taylor hopes to face Crawford soon.
If Taylor finds himself facing Crawford, he is fully aware that he will be seen as an underdog. However, while many will be shocked to see him win, in the end, Taylor believes no one should.
“It was a great fight, a great fight. I thought it was a very interesting match and it was a match that I also had the potential to win. I don’t think it would be very sad if I won that match. Obviously there’s going to be a bit of public discontent, but in my eyes, I don’t think so.”
