Terence Crawford cemented his legacy as one of boxing's all-time greats less than a week ago. The fighter known as "Bud" defeated Canelo Alvarez to become an undisputed champion in a third weight class.
Crawford's victory over Alvarez left the boxing world in awe. Many now consider him the best boxer of his generation. His ability to adapt to any style and dominate across multiple weight classes has set him apart from his peers.
As the dust settles on this monumental win, talk has already turned to Crawford's next move. He'll likely move back down to a lower weight class, but a fight at 168 pounds isn't off the table.
Promoter Turki Alalshikh has floated David Benavidez as a potential opponent. Another name in the mix is Hamzah Sheeraz, who's put himself in contention with an impressive run of knockouts.
Standing at 6-foot-3, Sheeraz has stopped 16 of his last 17 opponents. Despite his success, the prospect of facing Crawford doesn't fill him with confidence. In a recent interview, Sheeraz said:
"It would be very difficult. It would be very, very difficult, because he has shown that he can adapt to any style. I don't think he has ever had a problem in the ring... To beat someone like that, you need to have one of them days in your career where God helps you."
Sheeraz's comments highlight the challenge Crawford presents to potential opponents. His ability to adapt and overcome any style has left even top contenders questioning their chances.
The boxing world now waits to see who'll step up to face Crawford next. Whoever it is will need more than just skill and preparation. They'll need a bit of divine intervention to overcome one of the sport's most dominant forces.
