Terence Crawford, the undefeated WBO welterweight champion, is gearing up for what could be the most formidable challenge of his career. The 39-0 fighter is set to meet his fellow undefeated pound-for-pound titan, Errol Spence, on July 29. While victory here could place him on a path to possibly break Floyd Mayweather’s milestone 50-0 record, Crawford seems to be less interested in that particular achievement.
During an interview on CBS Sports Radio’s Maggie & Perloff, Crawford was asked about the possibility of achieving Mayweather's 50-0 record. He responded, “Nah, I ain't even thought of 50-0. That’s Mayweather’s thing. That’s his record. I commend him and he could have that. Not at all (I don’t plan on having 11 more fights).” This statement reveals that Crawford, who has faced criticism in the past for not fighting frequently enough, is unlikely to remain in the ring long enough to match or break Mayweather's record.
Despite not planning to follow in Mayweather's footsteps, Crawford is defining his greatness in his own way. The 35-year-old fighter insists that his era will be recognized once he triumphs over Spence next month. Regarding the greatest of all time in the welterweight category, Crawford opines that Mayweather takes the top spot, not just because of his undefeated record, but also for his fighting style and overall persona.
While some boxing fans might argue that Mayweather was at his prime at 130 or 135 pounds or that the greatest welterweight title should go to Sugar Ray Robinson, Crawford’s perspective provides an interesting counterpoint. It remains to be seen whether Crawford will end his career unbeaten, even if he doesn’t aim to reach the 50-0 milestone.
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