Terence Crawford finds himself at odds with the World Boxing Council (WBC) after the organization decided to remove him from its rankings. The contentious decision came when Crawford refused to fork over a $300,000 sanctioning fee, tied to his title. This has turned into quite the public showdown between Crawford and the WBC.
Crawford didn't take the decision quietly; he publicly poked fun at it, shutting down any hope for a discreet resolution. His actions prompted a strong counter from the WBC who felt they needed to show they meant business.
Mauricio SulaimĂĄn, the president of the WBC, spoke about Crawford's situation while attending a boxing event in San Antonio recently. He graciously acknowledged Crawfordâs achievements in boxing.
"May he have much success. He's a great fighter; he's been world champion of the four organizations for 12 years now," SulaimĂĄn stated.
He remained diplomatic on what comes next for Crawford.
"Whatever the decision he takes, that's his choice," SulaimĂĄn noted.
But he made it clear that if Crawford expected help from their end anytime soon, he'd be disappointed.
"He's not going to find in the World Boxing Council a rival to fight. Definitely no," added SulaimĂĄn.
This standoff has become deeply personal for both sides. Crawford's contempt for sanctioning fees and his open comments put WBC on defensive footing, refusing to back down an inch.
The path ahead seems tricky for Terence Crawford as this fallout with a major organization like WBC limits his chances of acquiring championship fights and titles. Although other avenues remain open, theyâre significantly trimmed downâa daunting position for someone known as a title collector.
