Terence Crawford picked Floyd Mayweather as the best boxer in history. The American fighter shared his thoughts less than a month before his big fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Crawford told SecondsOut.com why he thinks Mayweather stands above the rest:
"In my opinion, the best boxer in history is Floyd Mayweather. His punching was very powerful. Floyd defeated almost all his opponents during his professional career."
Mayweather's perfect 50-0 record backs up Crawford's claim. The undefeated boxer took down some of the biggest names in the sport. He beat Manny Pacquiao in what many called the new fight of the century. He also defeated Oscar De La Hoya, known as the Golden Boy.
One of Mayweather's most notable wins came against a young Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Canelo will face Crawford in less than a month, adding another layer to this story.
Crawford's praise for Mayweather comes at an interesting time. He's getting ready for the biggest fight of his career against Canelo. By picking Mayweather as the best, Crawford might be hinting at his own ambitions.
If Crawford can beat Canelo, he'll have taken down a fighter that even Mayweather struggled with. It could be a big step towards building his own legacy in the sport.
As the fight approaches, fans will wonder if Crawford can live up to the standard set by the boxer he calls the best in history. The upcoming clash with Canelo will give him a chance to prove himself against one of today's top fighters.
