Terence Crawford sits on top of the boxing world. The undisputed welterweight champion recently added another world title to his collection at 154 lbs.
Crawford beat Israil Madrimov on points to become a world champion in his new weight class. The fight was close, but Crawford's skill and experience won out in the end. Now, he's looking at his options for his next big fight.
Two names keep coming up when people talk about Crawford's next opponent: Sebastian Fundora and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Fundora's tall, lanky frame could make for an interesting matchup. Canelo, the unified super-middleweight champion, would be a huge test for Crawford.
Tim Tszyu, the number one ranked WBO contender, shared his thoughts on a potential Crawford-Fundora fight.
"I think it would be interesting, you know. Because he's so tall and his arms are quite lanky. Crawford and Spence are technicians. For me, I don't care. I'll take a few hits but I'm gunna put more in. These guys are different, they don't like to take hits at all, so it would be interesting to see how that unfolds."
Tszyu isn't shy about his own chances against Crawford either. He told an interviewer, "Oh I'm confident in victory by any means necessary."
But Tszyu's got his own business to handle first. He lost a close decision to Fundora in March, hampered by a bad cut. Now, he's set to fight Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF belt on October 19.
Crawford's achievements speak for themselves. He's been undisputed champion in two weight classes and many consider him the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. As he weighs his options, the boxing world waits to see who'll step up to challenge the champ next.
