Terence Crawford just became the Greatest Boxer of his Generation

[The Amerikkkan Idol]

I’m no causal but also not a diehard so I’m genuinely asking this :

Why does it seem every boxer becomes a ‘record’ champion at some point? Like it’s really just a technicality.

Feels like every boxer that gets pushed is ‘first ever 4 division champ’ or ‘first to hold all 4 belts’. From Crawford to Haney to shakur even back to adrien Broner who wasn’t even elite for long. Seems like such a formality/technicality

Because boxing is a corrupt ass sport with too many sanctioning bodies.

For most of boxing's history, there was ONE champion in each weight class.

Originally, there were only 8 weight classes 112, 118, 126, 135, 147, 160, 175, HW

Then, in the '60s, they added another belt with the WBC, so there was 2

They also added more weight classes 105, 108, 115, 122, 130, 140, 154, 168, & cruiserweight.

So, you go from 8 champions to 34 champions

Then in the '80s, you add the IBF, so now there's 3 sanctioning bodies & belts

Now, you have 51 champions through 17 weight classes

THEN, in the mid 2000s, they added the last sanctioning body, the WBO.

So, now you have 68 champions in 17 divisions

All of this is happening because the sanctioning bodies each take 3% of the fighters purse of their championship fights, so for example, Terence Crawford is going to have to pay the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO 3% each of his $20 million purse.

So, basically, what we're celebrating is Terence Crawford being the 1st guy to ever have to pay 12% of his purse to 4 different sanctioning bodies, just so he could look like a bad ass holding a bunch of belts.

Plus, that's not even counting the ceremonial "Lineal" & "Ring Magazine" belts that are not official, but are still considered important.

So, now you see how extremely convoluted & stupid all of this is.

 

[Hawala Man]

Spence hasn’t been the same since the accident. He’s damaged.

Was he damaged when he fought Ugas? How much time was he idle between the Porter and Ugas fights? Should've fought Thurman or another opponent before this big fight.

 

[Saint1]

Because boxing is a corrupt ass sport with too many sanctioning bodies.

For most of boxing's history, there was ONE champion in each weight class.

Originally, there were only 8 weight classes 112, 118, 126, 135, 147, 160, 175, HW

Then, in the '60s, they added another belt with the WBC, so there was 2

They also added more weight classes 105, 108, 115, 122, 130, 140, 154, 168, & cruiserweight.

So, you go from 8 champions to 34 champions

Then in the '80s, you add the IBF, so now there's 3 sanctioning bodies & belts

Now, you have 51 champions through 17 weight classes

THEN, in the mid 2000s, they added the last sanctioning body, the WBO.

So, now you have 68 champions in 17 divisions

All of this is happening because the sanctioning bodies each take 3% of the fighters purse of their championship fights, so for example, Terence Crawford is going to have to pay the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO 3% each of his $20 million purse.

So, basically, what we're celebrating is Terence Crawford being the 1st guy to ever have to pay 12% of his purse to 4 different sanctioning bodies, just so he could look like a bad ass holding a bunch of belts.

Plus, that's not even counting the ceremonial "Lineal" & "Ring Magazine" belts that are not official, but are still considered important.

So, now you see how extremely convoluted & stupid all of this is.

I'm high AF and I want you to know I was able to read that clear and concise. Well said.

 

[The Amerikkkan Idol]

Dudes

 

[Peak]

 

[Roid Jones]

No. Men and people that actually enjoy competition think there should be a rematch. Not because he's owed or entitled or because of the contract but because he's a man, men compete with each other. If that means he has to get his ass beat again, then that's the way it has to be. As a man you don't refuse to compete. That's not natural for a man.

Man shut your ass up

 

[Wildin]

Man shut your ass up

I'd like to give you an opportunity to rephrase your previous statement in order to mitigate any confusion that may have occurred.

 

[Roid Jones]

A brother I watched earlier brought up a great point that I agree with. He said he felt EJ want drained. But since EJ been at 147 for YEARS, he wasn't able to focus on strength training an build muscle because it'd put him over weight.

Meanwhile Bud was using all this time to fully bulk himself up to not only withstand Errols power but to surpass his altogether. EJ put himself at a disadvantage by not being able to strength train and punish cats like he's used to.

I think we see a return to form at 154 IF THAT ASSESSMENT PROVES TRUE. Either way, I got major love for Errol because he was a man of his word only getting the outcome of this fight wrong. He could've ducked but made sure Al Haymon made this fight. Thank You bro

Here comes the excuses, so Spence has gone from being the bigger man, King Kong that would stomp Bud to now being drained

 

[Roid Jones]

I'd like to give you an opportunity to rephrase your previous statement in order to mitigate any confusion that may have occurred.

I said what I said

 

[KingDanz]

Here comes the excuses, so Spence has gone from being the bigger man, King Kong that would stomp Bud to now being drained

These excuses are ridiculous Prior to the fight they were saying Bud was having problems making weight, had to weigh in multiple times and Spence would dominate him because he bigger

 

[JamesJabdi]

TC is obviously great and no doubt about it....i would even give him a chance against Mayweather......i said chance cause cause Mayweather would win

 

[Wildin]

I said what I said

I ain't mad . Same people saying he was too big are coppin the excuse now "he was dehydrated. It really don't matter what day of the week, week of the month or month of the year, if he wants to get his ass beat again, who are we to say no, no! He doesn't deserve it! He hasn't earned it! It's a waste of time!!!! Grown ass men out here sounding like some hoes and it ain't even their fight. If you don't want to see it happen again, don't fukking watch.

 

[CashmereThoughts]

TC is obviously great and no doubt about it....i would even give him a chance against Mayweather......i said chance cause cause Mayweather would win

mayweather wouldn't fight THIS terrance Crawford if he was 10 years younger. you think 46 year old may weather can take him? you crazy

 

[JamesJabdi]

mayweather wouldn't fight THIS terrance Crawford if he was 10 years younger. you think 46 year old may weather can take him? you crazy

I'm clearly talking about prime for prime.

 

[UpAndComing]

Charlamagne admitted he was wrong and gave himself Donkey of the Day