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Terence Crawford wins world title in fourth division, is Canelo next?

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Terence Crawford is now a four-division world champion.

Terence “Bud” Crawford won a world title in his fourth weight class, beating Israil Madrimov to capture the WBA super welterweight title on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

It was the closest call of Crawford’s career, though, with judges scoring the fight 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112.

Madrimov (10-1-1, 7 KO) showed he absolutely can hang against a top name in the sport, but probably fell short with the judges simply on output and effective aggression, though he landed quite a few solid right hands to Crawford’s head.

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Crawford (41-0, 31 KO) did some nasty body work in the fight, but did struggle with the upper body movement and feinting of Madrimov, who was able to prevent Crawford from ever hitting his trademark rhythm, the level of momentum that usually leads to him stopping opponents.

Madrimov was never in any real danger of being stopped, and the same is true of Crawford.

“Israil was a tough competitor. I knew all about him. He’s real strong, he’s durable, he took a lot of good shots, and he got through round 12,” Crawford said. “He had fast feet, he had rhythm upstairs, and he was strong. He was very disciplined, he wasn’t coming in throwing wild shots. He fought a good fight.”

“You can feel the difference. Israil’s a real strong opponent. For us to fight a guy of his caliber in our first fight (at 154) says a lot about me and my team.”

“If the money’s right, you got a fight. But he’s got a fight that he’s focused on, I’m gonna go back to my family and enjoy this win.”

Crawford said he had no doubts about fighting Canelo at 168, calling the matchup “another milestone to greatness, and financially-wise.”

Madrimov said he would like a rematch, which is frankly very unlikely. “I felt that I was pretty much controlling everything, that I did enough.”

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“Concerned” for ‘Bud’ Over Legacy Fight: Canelo Alvarez Will “Break” Terence Crawford – Shawn Porter

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Terence Crawford is mere hours away from his fight against Israil Madrimov at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Yet, his former opponent Shawn Porter is already talking past his current bout and on Crawford’s potential legacy fight against, none other than the man himself, Canelo Álvarez. While Crawford looks to acquire yet another belt in a fourth division, his main goal is to climb another weight class. Why?

This will take the two-division undisputed champion closer to the division where Canelo Alvarez rules. Since beating Errol Spence Jr. to a pulp last year, Crawford had but one goal – to end his career on a high note by fighting the current unified super middleweight champion Canelo. While Canelo hasn’t paid much heed to the challenge, the fans surely did, who are divided on what would happen. But Porter, who knows quite well what Crawford could do, says he is “concerned”.

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It’s a tough fight to predict, no doubt—just look at Crawford’s dominant performance against an elite-level boxer like Errol Spence Jr. Regardless, speaking to Marcos Villegas from Fight Hub TV, Porter commented on Crawford climbing two divisions, and the power difference that exists between the boxers fighting in two different weight classes. “I am concerned about him absorbing a Canelo punch, especially through the course of 12 rounds,” Porter confessed.

However, Porter had an interesting analysis, suggesting Canelo would eventually slow down as he had done in most of his recent fights. So, it led Porter to believe Canelo would start the fight on the front foot “and bang on [Crawford] and break him down” before the late rounds when he won’t have the energy while Crawford would.

Even so, Shawn Porter didn’t seem convinced that he had the answer to who would emerge victorious, claiming, “But there’s so many components that make a champion… It’s a conversation that lasts an hour easily when we talk about all the components that Terence Crawford has.” Porter might not be sure if Bud could pull off the win, but Crawford’s other former opponent does.

Since his fight against Crawford last year, ‘The Truth’ hasn’t fought in over a year, even though a rumored fight against Sebastian Fundora is being negotiated for later this year. Regardless, Spence actually had the opportunity to activate his rematch clause with Crawford but chose not to. Whether it’s because he needs more time to prepare for Crawford or has lost hope, Spence Jr sure knows how formidable Terence Crawford is.

According to a tweet from talkSport editor Michael Benson, ‘The Truth’ spoke on a potential fight between Crawford and Canelo. He said, “If Crawford wants to challenge himself to be great, let him try to be great. I’m with it.” As for who he thinks will win, Spence’s words exuded confidence in his former opponent. “I’d be going for Bud. I don’t know if he’d win or lose, but if anybody can pull it off, he can pull it off,” Spence added.

Even though Israil Madrimov has quite the amateur record and stands a decent chance of beating Terence Crawford, it seems people can’t stop talking about a potential fight against Canelo Alvarez. But ‘Bud’ needs to take care of Madrimov first for the potential Canelo fight to turn into a real one.

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“The Olympics was never in my dream” – Terence Crawford no Regrets Missing Olympics

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Terence Crawford’s career is far from over and he’s achieved more than just about any active professional boxer … there’s just one thing he’s missing, an Olympic medal.

But, Bud ain’t sweatin’ it!

Terence is a pro, and not eligible for the games … but that’s not to say he never wanted to compete in the Olympics. In fact, in 2008 Bud failed to qualify after losing to contender Sadam Ali.

But, Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) isn’t trippin’ about it … as a matter of fact, he says it was never his main goal.

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“The Olympics was never in my dream,” the 36-year-old said. “Never was my dream to be an Olympic gold medalist.”

“My dream was always to be a world champion so my dream came true.”

Mission accomplished.

Terence can continue living out his dream on Saturday when he faces champion Israil Madrimov(10-0, 7 KOs) at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

It will be the first-ever Riyadh Season event in the U.S.

“I’m always hearing this is gonna be my toughest match, every fight,” Crawford said, “I won’t know until I get in the ring with him.”

As good as this weekend’s matchup is, fans really want to see Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez … though Bud says he’s not worried about that bout, at least for now.

“Canelo’s not even on my mind right now,” Crawford said. “All the Canelo talk is just talk that I really don’t care about at this moment.”

“Right now, my focus is Israil.”

Crawford and Madrimov goes down on DAZN … and if boxing isn’t your thing, but music is — Eminem is scheduled to perform!

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“Get Some Advise From Charlo”: Oleksandr Usyk Ruffles Feathers With Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez Prediction

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Every boxing fan wants to see ‘the’ fight. Two of sport’s biggest names, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, in a momentous clash.

Talks about a potential fight have been going on for some time now. Even His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has expressed a keen interest on the much-sought-after match-up. Thoughts and discussions apart, social media is already abuzz with ‘the outcome’ game. Who will win? Or, who has a better chance of winning?

Oleksandr Usyk is preparing for the rematch with Tyson Fury. Days following his epic win over the Mancunian saw him vacate the IBF title, thus making his undisputed championship one of the shortest in boxing history. Like many, Usyk too found himself in a corner boxed by a poser on the Crawford-Alvarez puzzle. The P4P number-one boxer, however, knew the answer. Ever since it reached the ears of the fans, discussion on the subject has become more rigorous.

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Oleksandr Usyk was a guest on the ‘3 Knockdown Rule’ podcast. As the show neared its end, host Mario Lopez finally asked, “What about there? There’s talk. It’s not official, of course, but there’s talk of a potential fight between Canelo and Terrence Crawford. How do you see that fight?”

“I like Terence,” responded the champion. Usyk revealed that ‘Bud’ happens to be his friend. But when the push comes to shove, Terence Crawford will win. “Terence, it’s different, man. Terence works in two, two, two sides, two sides, right and left, but it’s very smart, man. It’s very, very smart, but feel the distance and the place.”

From the time he became boxing’s first male two-division undisputed champion, Terence Crawford made it clear what he wanted next. Aside from Alvarez, his list included Jermell Charlo. It underwent alteration following the ‘Iron Man’ suffering a defeat from the Mexican icon. However, concerns over the sheer weight gap always raised alarm and concern across the board.

Clearly, there was no unanimity among fans over a clear winner. To some, the super middleweight champion would remain unscathed. But then a few believe the Nebraskan southpaw has the wherewithal to usurp the throne. Let’s check what a few others had to say about the ambitious lineup.

Given Oleksandr Usyk’s winning streak, this fan believes that on the Crawford-Alvarez question, the Ukrainian champion might face an aberration. According to them, Canelo Alvarez’s physical attributes give him a significant advantage. Hence, it might as well be a one-sided fight, where he might dominate ‘Bud’ Crawford.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and former professional boxer Anthony Fowler also seems to favor Canelo Alvarez for the win. Reinforcing the belief that weight classes often play a crucial role in determining outcomes in boxing, he insisted that Alvarez’s prowess at 168 pounds makes him a clear favorite.

Given how Yuriorkis Gamboa shook him up in their 2014 fight, this fan also lacks confidence in whether ‘Bud’ Crawford can withstand the shots from the hard-hitting Alvarez. Perhaps taking a dig, they suggested that the Nebraskan might as well check with Jermell Charlo beforehand to see how Alvarez’s punches felt. Underscoring the Mexican icon’s prowess in the ring, they predicted the likelihood of the match ending in the sixth round—in Alvarez’s favor.

However, this fan finds himself siding with Usyk. expressing their preference for Crawford over Alvarez in the hypothetical matchup, they believe that ‘Bud’s superior skills in movement, reflexes, and hand to understand punching power might enable him to dominate the fight. conceding that Alvarez has too much of a granite chin to be knocked out; however, they espoused that Crawford would barely give a quarter.

Then this user felt that maybe Terence Crawford should note down a few items from Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s playbook if he wants to defeat Canelo Alvarez. The former world champion’s method, where he overpowered the Mexican boxer with his sheer technical skills, gives ‘Bud’ the best chance of scoring a ‘W’.

It should now be understandable how debatable the matchup is. On his part, Terence Crawford, after a year-long break, will enter the ring on August 3 to mark his debut in the light middleweight division. So instead of three, he is now short of the super middleweight division by two weight classes.

In September, Canelo Alvarez will also face his year’s second opponent. He is no longer an undisputed champion. so he will have to defend his remaining unified titles from Edgar Berlanga on the weekend before Mexican Independence Day. So may be after that, by this year-end or first quarter next year, will the fight with Terence Crawford eventually make through?

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Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov: Madrimov manager urges “fair fight” from the powers that be

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Consider it a preemptive strike rooted in an abundance of supportive evidence.

To close Thursday’s news conference with favored, three-division world champion Terence Crawford, new World Boxing Association (WBA) junior-middleweight champion Israil Madrimov of Uzbekistan said, “My dream is to create something that nobody expects and win the fight I’m not supposed to win. I believe I can do that Saturday night.”

The point of emphasis for Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) and his team Thursday was to make it clear to the three judges, referee and California commission that an upset is indeed possible, urging them to look for it.

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Much of this campaigning has to do with some recently criticized scoring in boxing – Robson Conceicao’s junior-lightweight title victory over O’Shaquie Foster, Sean McComb’s split-decision loss to unbeaten 140-pounder Arnold Barboza Jr. and Marlon Tapales’ split-decision triumph last year over Madrimov’s stablemate and former junior-featherweight champion Murodjon “M.J.” Akhmadaliev.

While translating for Madrimov, the fighter’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, went off script and said this in English:

“I know that I’m fighting the best in Terence Crawford and his team, but I’m also fighting his fans and the rest … and I’m hoping that everything will be fair and neutral.

“I’m expecting that this event is big enough – the whole world is going to watch this event – and I hope everything will be fair and square on fight night.”

The astute Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) cracked, “That wasn’t the translation … .”

Kornilov admitted he was taking a liberty, but insisted he was speaking the truth.

“I don’t want anyone to take it the wrong way. There’s more to it. Everyone understood what I meant,” he said.

His stance is partially connected to a fresh wound.

Wednesday night on the Santa Monica (Calif.) Pier, another Madrimov stablemate and countryman, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov (16-0, 9 KOs) barely remained unbeaten when he defeated Mexico’s Miguel Parra by split-decision, 95-94, 96-93, 94-95, when Giyasov had a point deducted for a low blow by referee David Solivan.

Both Giyasov and Kornilov objected to the ruling and wanted a replay, but the replay system was not available.

California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer Andy Foster told BoxingScene that Nevada referee Jay Nady will preside over the ringside replay system at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Saturday night.

In addition to staffing respected veteran referee Jack Reiss to Crawford-Madrimov, the California commission has assigned judges Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey, Canada’s Benoit Roussel and Fernando Villarreal of California to score the bout.

One member of Madrimov’s team recommended Roussel for the bout following his 98-92 score favoring McComb over Barboza on April 20 in New York.

Crawford’s team didn’t request a specific judge, asking for the placement of the highest-qualified judges possible, according to a California official.

“(Fans) are coming from all over the world because they want the best to win,” Kornilov said on the news-conference dais for the first U.S. card sponsored by Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, an effort headed by Turki Alalshikh.

Boxing experts have speculated Saturday’s stacked card is a $70 million show.

“They’re investing millions because what’s happening in the business has got to change,” Kornilov said. “There’s too much B.S. The best man in the ring has got to win, and I think everybody agrees with that. I don’t think anyone here wants to get a decision they don’t deserve.”

Kornilov said he spoke up not because he thinks there’s any funny business going on. He said he’s certain that while boxing fan Alalshikh has designated Crawford a Riyadh Season ambassador and has struck up a friendship with the veteran champion, he wants the rightful winner to emerge.

“(Alalshikh) doesn’t take favors. He doesn’t want an undeserving winner on his shows. I know that for a fact. He’s said that,” Kornilov said. “The whole world should know that.”

While Crawford’s pedigree and fame is more substantial than Madrimov, the new champion is also a two-handed power puncher who’s dedicated his life to the craft of the sport, piling up more than 300 amateur fights and becoming a champion in his 11th pro bout.

Crawford has not been a constant “A” side fighter. He was the “B” side in his most recent bout, his signature ninth-round TKO of three-belt welterweight champion Errol Spence one year ago this week.

Kornilov thinks so highly of Crawford’s integrity he said he’d doubt that Crawford would celebrate a triumph claimed by flawed judging.

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But Kornilov watched two years ago in Las Vegas as all three judges – including Weisfeld – scored the first four rounds for the more-popular Canelo Alvarez over Madrimov’s close friend, Russia’s WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitrii Bivol.

Bivol seemed to comfortably win the fight and ultimately emerged victorious, but only by three 115-113 scores.

Kornilov was aghast when judge Javier Alvarez delivered his then-champion Akhmadaliev a wide 118-110 score in April 2023, only to watch defeat arrive when judges Sergio Caiz and Jose Roberto Torres each scored the bout 115-113 for Tapales – who then landed a lucrative unification against Japan’s Naoya Inoue while that bout has evaded Akhmadaliev.

Madrimov “knows all that’s happened,” Kornilov said, but he doesn’t expect the flawed-scoring horror stories to force the fighter to chase a knockout as if it’s his only route to victory.

“He worries about this. He’s seen his comrades not get these decisions … I’m saying this to make sure everybody feels the responsibility to get it right,” Kornilov said.

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Can Terence Crawford Beat Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez in Their Prime?

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When you find yourself at the pinnacle of modern boxing, you invariably draw parallels with the greats of the last generation.

It’s the position that Terence Crawford finds himself in at the moment. Doubts, applause, criticism, and shunned comments follow in a heated debate. Has he taken on the tag of the best modern welterweight since Floyd Mayweather Jr. left the scene? Has he what it takes to triumph over the face of boxing, Canelo Alvarez, a fight he desperately chases? These are the questions that cloud a boxing fan’s imagination.

These have plagued the fans’ minds ever since the Omaha native dismantled Errol Spence Jr. with ease last year and cemented his legacy as an undisputed champion in two different weight classes. Interestingly, ‘Money’ Mayweather was just hanging his gloves up when Crawford moved up to the division. Had he delayed his retirement a year later, the fans might have witnessed the two clash. But would ‘Bud’ have taken Mayweather Jr. down? It first depends on which version of Mayweather Jr. we are pitting him against.

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You could dissect Mayweather Jr.’s career into two halves, the first when he brought aggression and fight into the ring. And the second, when he racked up fame and tightened up his defense, fighting primarily on his back foot, rolling his shoulders, and content with collecting decision wins with relative ease. It was about his undefeated record, after all. The Michigan native had a solid, tight defense, which would have run counter to Crawford’s power and quick pair of hands. It would have been a classic bout, a style showdown.

Let’s talk about their size and skills first. You look at Crawford, 36, and you see why he would rip apart Mayweather Jr. with his taller frame, reach, and size advantage. At least on the paper. However, his hypothetical opponent has been elusive, honing his defensive skills to a near-perfect level. While Crawford bags the size and reach advantage with the ability to impose his will on the smaller but smarter rival, Mayweather Jr. has the better skillset to hit and not get hit, even against towering foes. That’s the mantra that stood up whenever ‘Money’ Mayweather fought inside the ring.

Mayweather Jr. tended to feel the fight initially and then pick apart anyone who stood across from him as the rounds progressed. But what if the 50-0 record holder’s stamina fizzles out in the middle rounds? Could he evade 10 or 12 rounds against the boxer, who is relentless, and packs a power, especially at close quarters? Whichever side you pick, either a hungry fighter with power, quick footwork, and a swift pair of hands, or a boxer with impenetrable defensive skills, you would leave home watching the two world-class fighters go for the kill.

Will you let your recency bias clog your judgment, or will you put your faith in a boxer who has the experience and has done it against fighters of all sizes and styles? If the Omaha native produced a flawless night, where he could hit and tear down Mayweather Jr., you could see him taking the win home. But is it happening? Mayweather Jr. wouldn’t let it happen, would he?

What separates Crawford, at 40-0, from the crop of modern fighters? It’s his explosive yet unpredictable style, where he manages to switch up stances from southpaw to orthodox or from orthodox to southpaw, the minute he senses his opponent has him figured out. You throw into the mix his impeccable defense and a high ring IQ, you have a fighter you will find it hard to deal with in the ring. What bugs his competitors the most is his ability to mold himself and adapt according to whatever his rivals are throwing. So, where does Canelo Alvarez find himself?

The Mexican champion has the skills, experience, and ability to land clean shots. You can sense a running theme here, don’t you? But you need to be careful with him in the ring, as he also had knockout power with his combinations before his hand injury slowed him down a bit. You could sit and heap praise on his ring generalship and his unusual skill of breaking down opponents with his devastating body shots. It’s something that Crawford has found troubling in his fights. In addition, the latter’s most effective weapon, his counters, runs the risk of getting negated because of the 34-year-old champion’s ring generalship. And when you take into consideration the prime Canelo Alvarez, the champion who was devouring the top-ranked fighters, you face an uphill battle.

Many continue to argue that Mayweather Jr. wouldn’t have beaten the 61-2-2 record holder if he were not young. Does Crawford stand a chance against the prime Alvarez? When you factor in the disparity in weight categories, Alvarez’s size, strength, and excellent conditioning, and more importantly, the super middleweight champion being the kryptonite to Crawford’s style, the task seems somewhere on the impossible side. Will Crawford’s aggression, speed, and unpredictable boxing style have been enough to tackle Alvarez’s technical style with splendid counterpunching and brilliant head movement? The odds might be very low. But stranger things have happened in boxing.

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‘IT’S THE TERENCE CRAWFORD ERA’ – CRAWFORD TELLS MADRIMOV

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Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov made their grand arrivals ahead of their clash on Saturday. 

They face off in a WBA Junior Middleweight Clash as Crawford seeks to win Madrimov’s WBA belt. It is Crawford’s first fight in over a year since his ninth-round TKO win over Errol Spence Jr. The win made him the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, as he chases a title in a fourth weight class.

Eddie Hearnhas been backing Madrimov to cause an upset, feeling that Crawford may be out of his depth. Madrimov won the vacant title after knocking out Magomed Kurbanov in his last fight. His record stands at 10-0-1 with 7 KOs, showing he is not experienced at the pro level. Crawford, by comparison, is 40-0 with 31 KOs.

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But Madrimov has over 300 amateur fights, meaning he has seen the full array of styles. A win for either fighter sets up a possible unification with Sebastian Fundora, who holds the WBO and WBC belts. Meanwhile, Crawford may chase the Canelo Alvarez fight at 168 if he wins. The face-off was very cordial, but both felt confident ahead of the clash.

Madrimov’s Quotes

Chris Mannix: “Israel, it’s a first title defense for you, and it’s a big one against a man that has long been the pound-for-pound king. How are you feeling heading into this fight?”

Israil Madrimov: “I’m feeling great. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. My dream is coming true because I’m feeling great,”

Mannix: “Three divisions, no one has been able to beat this man. Why are you confident that you’ll be able to do it?”

Madrimov: “This is my division because it’s only victory for me.”

Mannix: “It’s been a long time since we called you a title challenger. How does it feel to be challenging for a belt at 154?”

Crawford Reacts

Terence Crawford: “It’s alright. I had to go through it at 135, 140 and 147. It ain’t no different than at 154.”

Mannix: “It’s your first fight at junior middleweight. You’re going right to the top of the division against Israil Madrimov. Why was this the right fight for you?”

Crawford: “I think all the fights are important at 154. I want all the champions. I consider Israil the #1 guy in the division. He’s a great fighter. I just think its the Terence Crawford era.”

Mannix: “This man is probably a little bit bigger and stronger. What kind of fight are you expecting on Saturday?”

Crawford: “I don’t know. He might come out and try to box. He might try to use his size and pressure me, but I assure you. We’re going to be ready for whatever he brings to the table.”

Mannix: “11 straight knockouts for you. Is this the type of fight that you can get the 12th?”

Crawford: “Hey, we shall see,”

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov

Andy Ruiz vs. Jarrell Miller

Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole

Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Venezuela

David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic

Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran

Steve Nelson vs. Marcos Ramon Vazquez

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Floyd Mayweather: Boxing’s Three Billion Dollar Man

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How much money did boxing legend Floyd Mayweather generate on Pay Per View throughout his remarkable boxing career?

World Boxing News has crunched the numbers regarding the actual takings Mayweather banked without taking anything away to make purse payments or event costs.

Mayweather amassed an incredible amount of cash throughout his career and continues totaling at least eight figures every time he steps into the ring. This will continue on August 24 when he fights John Gotti III in a rematch on Mexican soil.

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Floyd Mayweather’s career PPV earnings
There’s long been an insistence from his team or the media that ‘Floyd Mayweather is boxing’s first billion-dollar man.’ Well, WBN can reveal that this is undeniably not the case. Mayweather is at least the sport’s first Billion-Dollar Man three times over if you take all the money from every sale of his PPV fights and add it together.

Floyd Mayweather made $1.8 billion in sales in the United States alone. His three billion at the worldwide box office proves he’s on his own in the paid platform stakes. Pay Per View buys featuring the five-weight king since his debut on the platform in 2005 at an average purchase price of $75; you’d even come to numbers north of $1.8 billion in US revenue.

Then, if you consider Mayweather’s other career purses and contract factors, the amount easily surpasses the two-billion-dollar mark in the United States alone. Worldwide sales of every event in hundreds of countries certainly exceed three and possibly into four, depending on how deep you delve.

It’s quite a dumbfounding statistic, and Mayweather has at least one billion in his pocket. Floyd’s Showtime contract alone made over one billion dollars from 14 million total buys [if you include Conor McGregor].

Floyd Mayweather – Total United States PPV Sales:

Jun 25, 2005 – Arturo Gatti vs. Floyd Mayweather (HBO 340k)

Apr 8, 2006 – Floyd Mayweather vs. Zab Judah (HBO 375k)

Nov 4, 2006 – Mayweather vs. Carlos Baldomir (HBO 325k)

May 5, 2007 – Oscar De La Hoya vs. Mayweather (HBO 2.4m)

Dec 8, 2007 – Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton (HBO 920k)

Sep 19, 2009 – Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Márquez (HBO 1.06m)

May 1, 2010 – Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley (HBO 1.4m)

Sep 17, 2011 – Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz (HBO 1.25m)

May 5, 2012 – Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto (HBO 1.5m)

May 4, 2013 – Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero (Showtime 1m)

Sep 14, 2013 – Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez (Showtime 2.2m)

May 3, 2014 – Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana (Showtime 900k)

Sep 13, 2014 – Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana II (Showtime 925k)

May 2, 2015 – Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (HBO/Showtime 4.6m)

Sep 12, 2015 – Mayweather vs. Andre Berto Mayweather (Showtime 400k)

Aug 26, 2017 – Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (Showtime 4.3m)

Mayweather’s money-making numbers
The numbers are staggering. Most of which can add another 500 to 800k for worldwide distribution. Nobody has been generating those numbers since the days of closed-circuit TV without the home box office angle.

If you consider that Mayweather took several breaks during his tenure, some lasting over a year, the final total could have been over five billion dollars. Mayweather is and was money, no matter how you look at it.

Next month, at the age of 47, Mayweather will do it again, knowing that he only has to promise the fans a fight to put another huge check in the safe. Despite his ‘Heist Tour’ failing to materialize, Mayweather doesn’t need it. He can pick and choose when and who he fights and still does not bat an eyelid when considering the figures.

Mayweather earns one million dollars for most of his press conference appearances, making him far and away the most lucrative boxer ever.

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A “Trash-A” Fight: David Benavidez on Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga Fight

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Canelo Alvarez and the choice of his opponents this year, needless to say, have been rather puzzling for the fans.

His loyal fan base would have preferred to witness him going toe-to-toe with heavy-handed David Benavidez. But first, they got a Cinco de Mayo fight in Jaime Munguia, and now, for their annual Mexican Independence Day treat, they have Edgar Berlanga. Is this a fight that will move the needle? The verdict is still out on it. But for ‘Mexican Monster,’ it’s a fight that “no one wants to see”.

Benavidez, 27, who had been Alvarez’s mandatory for over 2  years, ended his disappointing chase with the Mexican champion, as he decided to stay put at 175 and challenge for the gold. He had been devoid of the same at 168 because Alvarez, 34, never ceded to the fans’ demand. The latter also tossed Benavidez’s WBC’s interim title mandate into the bin. With Alvarez, at 61-2-2, now trying to attract eyeballs for his September fight, he might struggle a bit. That’s what the American fighter believes.

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In a conversation with ‘2ToneDaSupastar,’ Benavidez, at 29-0, expressed his candid view of Alvarez vs. Berlanga. Not only did he slander the fight but also threw a shade on the Mexican champion. He said, “It’s a trash-a*s fight. Nobody wants to see that. But at the end of the day, Canelo doesn’t face the strongest opposition.”

After the IBF stripped Alvarez of one of his titles at 168, the fight has already received a jolt. The fight tries to bank on the Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry to sell tickets to the MGM Arena, but if some are to believe, Alvarez missed the trick by not fighting Benavidez. The fans were curious to witness how the Guadalajara native would have fared against a power puncher in Benavidez. However, now that the ship has sailed, the Phoenix native is focused on his light-heavyweight journey. But he does hold a grudge against Alvarez for not giving him the biggest fight of his career.

In the same conversation, Benavidez shed light on being mandatory for Alvarez, which the WBC never enforced against the super middleweight champion. Speaking with a tone of discontent, the orthodox boxer said, “I have been his mandatory for the last three years. I can’t force a man to fight me. It shouldn’t even come to a position where you have to activate your mandatory. What’s the interim title for? That’s basically activating your mandatory… At the end of the day, I gotta move forward with my career.”

Benavidez is now next in line to face the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, where all the straps of 175 will be on the line. He might have to wait for a while, as Beterbiev vs. Bivol has a rematch clause. So you can expect Beanvidez to finally realize his ambition of fighting for the undisputed crown somewhere in the first quarter of 2025.

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‘I’LL GIVE A FAIR PRICE’ FOR CRAWFORD: TURKI ALALSHIKH TELLS CANELO:

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Turki Alalshikh says he will not be held hostage by Canelo Alvarez’s demands as talks over a Terence Crawford fight remain in the background. 

Alvarez will box Edgar Berlangaon September 14 during Mexican Independence Day. The news meant Canelo vs. David Benavidez was off the table, as the Mexican Monster moved up to 175 pounds. Canelo demanded $150-200 million to fight Benavidez, which never came as the Saudis were not interested in putting up those numbers. Canelo’s decision to fight Berlanga on September 14 also got Turki’s attention.

It will clash with UFC 306, which has been labelled Riyadh Season Noche UFC due to the Saudis sponsoring it. The UFC is likely to get more ratings as it is the first fight at The Sphere. In addition, the headline event of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is much more competitive than Canelo’s fight. Alalshikh had plenty to say about Canelo moving forward.

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“I’ll give Canelo what I think is a fair price. If he accepts it, he deals directly with me to finish the deal. We will eat him…I guaranteed Crawford a big fight. I want Canelo for Crawford, and Crawford wants Canelo. But if Canelo is crazy [asking for too much money], I will still guarantee Crawford any fight he wants,” Turki Alalshikh said

Canelo’s decision not to face his IBF mandatory William Scull means he is no longer undisputed. The Mexican’s ability to secure a larger purse will be impacted somewhat since he is not undisputed. With Canelo recognizing he is at the latter end of his career, there is a clear plan to take the least risky fights for the most money. He has already won titles in four-weight classes and will go down as a future Hall of Famer.

Aside from Benavidez, Canelo beat the toughest boxer of his era three times when he took on GGG. That was a perfect response to getting beat by Floyd Mayweather, who is one of the best of all time. While the Dmitry Bivol defeat was a setback, Canelo’s CV spans over 60 fights, showing he has faced all kinds of opponents. A Crawford fight is the last likely big bout he can take. His other options are too risky.

David Morrell Jr. may see his long-term future at 175 instead of 168, which is a risky fight regardless, as he is a knockout artist. Christian Mbilli is another knockout artist who has called out Alvarez. If Canelo did not pursue the Benavidez fight, facing Morell or Mbilli for less money makes no sense.
Alvarez was initially against the idea of fighting Crawford, saying he gets no credit for beating a 147 fighter. But if the money is a fight, Alvarez could be swayed. Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, expects his fighter to beat Canelo.

“Canelo has been in the game long enough to know what he’s doing… If [Crawford] does get Canelo right after the Madrimov fight, [Canelo] might just be in a little bit of trouble. Because [Crawford] has got that rhythm, he’s into that rhythm, into his groove. It’s a good thing for Terence,” Bomac stated

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