WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford is considered by some as one of the pound-for-pound best in the sport of boxing. Crawford, who beat Jeff Horn this summer to capture his first belt at 147, is scheduled to defend his title against Jose Benavidez Jr. on October 13 in Omaha.
However, according to WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman, Crawford is not a legitimate champion at 147.
“I’m sorry to say it; to me, he’s barely a champion,” Thurman said about Crawford on Saturday night.
While Jeff Horn may not have been a legitimate champion, it does not take away from the talent of Crawford. We will continue to learn more about Crawford as continues to battle some of the top guys at 147, which could be difficult because most of the top guys at 147 are with PBC, and Crawford is with Top Rank. Therefore, it may take some time for Crawford to battle the best in the welterweight division.
Listen below as Thurman talks Crawford:
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