Arum: Crawford Will Be At Level Of Mayweather And Pacquiao

[Big Boss]

University of Texas at Arlington- Shortly after Terence Crawford captured the vacant WBO super lightweight title with a sixth round stoppage of Thomas Dulorme, BoxingScene.com caught up with Hall of Fame Promoter Bob Arum to get his thoughts on his fighter's performance.

Arum said what really separates Crawford from the pack is his intelligence and patience. Crawford took a few rounds to figure out Dulorme and then delivered the right hand in the sixth round that for all intents and purposes ended the fight.

"He's extraordinarily smart as a fighter. He's not going in and taking crazy chances. He looks for his opening and once he hurts the guy -boy is he a finisher," said Arum.

The CEO of Top Rank said that this is just the beginning for the two-division champion. He believes that Crawford will carry the torch when Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao hang up their gloves.
"He is the emerging superstar in boxing. That's what I've been saying. In two or three years he will be at the level of Mayweather and Pacquiao. The sky is the limit for this kid. I've said it since the beginning. Thanks to HBO we have been able to showcase his talents," Arum told BoxingScene.com.





http://www.boxingscene.com/arum-crawford-level-mayweather-pacquiao--89973

 

[Thatrogueassdiaz]

I agree with Arum. He's going to run through 140 and become the kingpin of 147 within the next 5 years. Mark my words.

 

[SuikodenII]

I'm a believer.

 

[patscorpio]

The sky is most certainly the limit for him

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

His future is very bright.

 

[Rekkapryde]

The sun is shining

 

[Big Boss]

The sun is shining

U watch boxing?

 

[Rekkapryde]

U watch boxing?

I was joking on the previous 2 posts above mine below

The sky is most certainly the limit for him

His future is very bright.

I'm more of a casual boxing fan nowadays.

 

[Big Boss]

I was joking on the previous 2 posts above mine below





I'm more of a casual boxing fan nowadays.

 

[King P]

I agree.

Arum gonna have Crawford and Verdejo to take the top spots

 

[patscorpio]

i wonder if they are going to let algieri get a crack at regaining that belt at some point

 

[George's Dilemma]

I love watching Crawford, and I'm definately rooting for him to live up to Arum's predictions. However, on annointing him at this point. It's way too early.

 

[The Fukin Prophecy]

Bob not saying anything boxing fans don't know...

Its very obvious Crawford has a very strong skillset and fundamental pedigree...add intelligence to that and you have the future of the sport...

Would love to see him fight Lucas next...that would be a great test to solidify his status as the best 140 pounder in the world...

 

[JerseyFinest!]

i wonder if they are going to let algieri get a crack at regaining that belt at some point

Him and Algeri would be a good fight!

 

[Tilesp4p]

Him and Algeri would be a good fight!

Yeah I would like to see if he could pressure the taller man who is looking to fight on the outside. He seems to have a diverse tool box and can do alot of things I wonder if cutting off the ring is one of them.