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Floyd Mayweather “Living a GTA Life” as the Boxing Legend Pulls up in Mexico with a ‘Bulletproof Tank’

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Floyd Mayweather‘s opulent lifestyle knows no bounds.

From private jets to his exquisite luxury car collection, he has it all. The richest boxer in the world has no qualms about brazenly displaying his wealth. Although retired from professional boxing, Mayweather’s “smart investments” have bolstered his net worth to $1.2 billion. On top of that, he is willing to lace up his boxing gloves for exhibition fights, only if the price is right.

Consequently, Mayweather will share the ring again with John Gotti III on August 24 in Mexico City. On that note, ‘TBE’ seems to have arranged the best security detail money can buy. Videos of him moving around Mexico City in a bulletproof vehicle could make you believe that he got on the wrong side of the drug cartel. Nevertheless, fans had a field day making fun of Mayweather for moving around with security that not even many heads of state can afford.

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DAZN Boxing took to Instagram to post videos of Mayweather moving around Mexico City in a jet-black bulletproof vehicle. He is in the city for his upcoming boxing match against John Gotti III, grandson of the former boss of the Gambino Crime Family, John Gotti. However, it seems like he is more concerned about his safety outside of the ring than trading punches inside the ring. The video shows Mayweather stepping into the vehicle to visit his favorite restaurant in Mexico, Chambao.

As he got out of his vehicle, he was surrounded by his security personnel as he made his way to the restaurant. There was a crowd of people waiting outside the restaurant just to catch a glimpse of him. ‘Pretty Boy’ seems to have a special relationship with Chambao as in 2021 too he was there with his friends feasting on super colossal Maine lobster, and enjoying some live music and acrobatic dancing at the plush restaurant.

On the other hand, fans couldn’t wait to dish out their opinions on Floyd’s Mexico excursions in a ‘bulletproof tank’.

One fan claimed that it was a desperate attempt on behalf of Floyd Mayweather to attract more attention towards him. Well, you can’t fault the fan as ‘TBE’ routinely posts videos of his expensive accessories. They commented, “Attention seeking grandpa.”

Meanwhile, another fan joked that ‘Pretty Boy’ looked like he was about to takedown Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former boss of the Sinaloa cartel. The comment read, “Bro thinks he fighting el Chapo.”

One fan joked that Mayweather was living a lifestyle that resembled that of the main character of an iconic video game. They commented, “He living a gta life.”

Another fan reiterated Mike Tyson’s earlier statement about Floyd being a “little scared man” who can’t “take his kids to school”. They commented, “Littleman can’t take his children to school.”

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“Floyd Doesn’t Drink Alcohol”: Floyd Mayweather’s Hypocrisy Gets Called Out After Selling Liquor With ‘Value Deal Steve Harvey’

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Floyd Mayweather is set to face John Gotti III in a highly anticipated rematch on August 24 in Mexico. However, recent footage surfaced showing Mayweather promoting his whiskey brand, ‘Good Money Whiskey’, at a local supermarket.

The clip, which quickly received traction on YouTube, sparked a backlash among fans who were less than thrilled with his alcohol venture.

Floyd Mayweather launched his spirits brand on October 18th, 2023, at Southern Glazer’s Las Vegas office and warehouse facility, which serves as their official distributor. The launch included both his whiskey brand, ‘Good Money Whiskey’, and his Champagne label, ‘Le Bon Argent’. Fast forward to today, Mayweather was spotted signing bottles and interacting with fans at a local store, which prompted an angry response from fans.

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Earlier today, Fight Hype uploaded a nine-minute clip to YouTube showing Floyd Mayweather signing bottles of whiskey for fans at a supermarket. The retired five-division champion took the time to interact with the crowd and pose for pictures, promoting his brand in the process. According to the Fight Hype reporter, around 400 people gathered at the store to meet Floyd in person.

Floyd Mayweather’s whiskey brand has made its mark across 11 states, as reported by The Spirits Business. The lineup features two distinctive options, a five-year-old blended whiskey, which has flavors of caramelized apple, tropical fruits, and a dash of spice, and a 10-year-old rye that offers a rich, complex profile with notes of butterscotch, spice, vanilla, and a refreshing citrus finish.

Nonetheless, fans expressed their frustration when they saw the disciplined athlete, known for his strict lifestyle and aversion to drinking and smoking, promoting alcohol. The reaction was swift and vocal, with many voicing their displeasure in the comments section of the video.

While Floyd Mayweather has several other business ventures, this one managed to attract some negativity from the fans. One user didn’t shy away from highlighting what they saw as hypocrisy in Mayweather’s business venture. “It’s crazy to see Floyd doing liquor promotion because he was one of the most disciplined fighters known to not drink etc,” the user wrote. Notably, the spirit venture is more of a way to make money for the five-division champion than a way to set an example.

Meanwhile, this user seems to have come up with an exciting alternative for Floyd Mayweather to sell instead of alcohol. The user wrote, “Floyd doesn’t drink alcohol, but endorses it for “Money.” Why not create a healthy sports drink for athletes to compete with PRIME? Call it “50-0” 50 vitamins and Zero sugar. You’re welcome, this took 50 seconds to come up with.” However, Floyd’s fan base primarily consists of adults, while energy drinks are more popular among younger people.

The next user humorously dubbed one of Floyd’s employees ‘Value Deal, Steve Harvey’. This employee, seen in the clip at 00:46 helping Floyd with the bottle signings, bore an uncanny resemblance to the TV personality Steve Harvey. “Floyd out here selling Alcohol with value deal Steve Harvey,” the user remarked.

While most of the comments were criticizing Mayweather, there were some who still voiced their support for Mayweather. “Good to see Floyd expanding his brand,” the user wrote. In fact, Floyd Mayweather’s businesses are everywhere. From owning a NASCAR team to boxing promotion to bars and restaurants.

Another user showed their support for Mayweather amid all the criticism. The user wrote, “I’m sorry haters but Floyd is the GOAT.” Despite what the prevailing sentiment is, Mayweather always finds himself loyal fans who support him no matter what.

That said, Floyd Mayweather’s promotion of his whiskey brand hasn’t been well-received by many. However, it’s hard to fault him for capitalizing on opportunities to earn money.

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“He Made It Personal”: Accusing Referee of Being Partial Towards Floyd Mayweather, John Gotti III Predicts a Dog Fight In Rematch

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An “enemy for life” Floyd Mayweather has now been forgiven by John Gotti III, grandson of former New York mobster John Gotti.

After the melee that erupted following John Gotti III’s disqualification during an exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather in June last year, there was bad blood between them for quite a long time. But things have cooled down, and they are now looking to settle the dispute once and for all inside the ring on November 14 in Mexico City, rather than engaging in crude mudslinging on social media.

In an interview with TMZ, Gotti III took a trip down memory lane and narrated the chain of events that happened inside the ring which eventually led to the entourages of both camps rushing into the ring and engaging in a brawl. Furthermore, he revealed his game plan for the rematch against the legendary 50-0 fighter.

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In an interview with TMZ, the 2-0 professional fighter shared his perspective on his ill-famed bout with Floyd Mayweather. For the uninitiated, referee Kenny Bayless disqualified him, midway through round 6, for clinching Mayweather, and not adhering to the rules of the bout. This made an angry Gotti III shove the referee and charge at Mayweather while throwing haymakers.

But, the anger was building up in Gotti III from round one. “He made it personal, I didn’t make it personal. You know he came out from the get-go of that first fight. He was on the verbal attack right away you know and Kenny Bayless had no problem with that whatsoever,” he said. The fight was a one-sided domination as an aggressive Mayweather kept peppering him with big shots, all the while shooting insults at him.

Thereafter, he accused the referee of being partial towards Mayweather. “When I started giving it back it became a problem,” Gotti remarked, pointing out that he received warnings for verbally insulting Mayweather, while ‘Pretty Boy’ got away scot-free.

Nonetheless, he stated that things would be different in the rematch. “He [Mayweather] could say whatever he wants to say he’s not going to snooker me again you know,” Gotti asserted.

But, what does Gotti expect Floyd to do in the rematch?

Gotti III hopes that Mayweather comes out swinging like he did in the first fight. Safe to say, he isn’t afraid of the “dog fight”. The New York native’s response would be to “stay in the pocket” and trade punches with him.

“If he comes out the way he did the first fight you know I think I am gonna stay right in the pocket this time and I’m gonna give it as good as I could take,” he said confidently.

What’s more, he won’t be afraid to make adjustments if Mayweather decides to move around and play the usual evasive counter-puncher role.

“Maybe he’ll move and be on his bike a little more I don’t I don’t know but I’m prepared like I said,” Gotti told TMZ.

Hopefully, John Gotti III is “mentally prepared” for the boxing pedigree that a skilled, and undefeated fighter like Mayweather is going to bring into the ring.

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Floyd Mayweather Jealousy Of Muhammad Ali Rears Its Bitter Salty Head Again

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You know, it’s very interesting when it comes to Floyd Mayweather bringing up Muhammad Ali sometimes.

On one hand, and in one breath, sure, Mayweather points out some solid numerical, technical and statistical facts on comparisons of his and Muhammad Ali’s career.

Often pointing to Ali never throwing body shots, where Ali’s professional boxing record was at 36-years-old compared to his, and so on.

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He even goes on to state ethical truths too — such as Ali largely being hated in his life and not liked until he was a crippled vegetable of an old man, later on, basically.

He’s right damn it on that. He is though.

However, he does all this in an almost tactical way, bit by bit almost trying to undermine Ali’s legacy (which is giant obviously what a run he had in boxing) — while still saying he respects Ali for paving the way for him.

It’s almost a step by step, bit by bit, over time, kind of thing, where Mayweather has steadily been taking Ali down for a while now.

The latest with Mayweather saying here that he thinks Lennox Lewis would have beaten Ali (many boxing fans on X below both agree and disagree too):

Judge the above comments and reaction from the boxing world for yourself.

Alas, it is certainly very interesting now that Mayweather recently has gone on the attack at various parts of Ali’s legacy.

Some of it is well informed and is spot on but just the overall nature of it now, the fact it is going on so long, suggests something else.

Mayweather returns to the ring later this month in an exhibition rematch against John Gotti in Mexico city.

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‘I DON’T THINK HE’S GOT THE MONEY’ – HEARN EXPOSES MAYWEATHER’S WEALTH

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Eddie Hearn has serious question marks over Floyd Mayweather’s billionaire status. 

Mayweather is regarded as the richest boxer in the sport, as he retired with a 50-0 record. Since his retirement, Mayweather has been vocal about his business investments. Some of the ventures he has been linked with include real estate and gold mines in Dubai.

However, he continues to undertake exhibition bouts with question marks over whether he needs money. Mayweather will box John Gotti III on August 24 in a rematch of their first fight, which ended in a brawl. There is a danger that Mayweather will expose himself to harm in the latter stages of his exhibition career. While that may be the case, the boxer looked forward to continuing his career after retirement.

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“I was born to be a fighter, I’m gonna die a fighter at the end of the day. If I was really taking abuse in the sport or I was getting battered then I don’t think I’d be doing exhibitions, but I was able to surround myself with smart individuals, that’s what makes me smart, because I want to surround myself with a smart team and I’ve made a lot of smart investments. So, am I doing this for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing it because this is what I want to do,” Mayweather

While Mayweather’s wealth appears extensive on social media, Hearn doubts that he is as rich as he claims to be.

“I don’t think he’s got the money he says, that’s what I think. I don’t think he needs the money but you know when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he spending,” Hearn said 

Nevertheless, that would be tough to imagine. Mayweather topped Forbes in 2019 with $700 million. The boxer has also repeatedly said that he does not need to work again, as the focus was on building generational wealth for his children. The boxer is also known for being a big gambler. He recently placed a $5,000 bet on Isaac Cruz to lose to Jose Valenzuela.

The prediction was correct as Valenzuela became the new WBA Junior Welterweight Champion. Mayweather also predicted that Andy Ruiz Jr. and Jarrell Miller would end in a draw. That result became true, earning Mayweather a total win of $34,500. He has repeatedly confirmed that his desire for exhibitions is not motivated by money, as he shows no signs of slowing down.

“We just got a call about a three exhibition deal and it’s a crazy number. If I was taking abuse and I was getting battered then I think I’d step away. Am I doing it for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing it because this is what I want to do. It’s not like I’m hurting. And the people are enjoying it, my team is enjoying it and it’s good to be able to travel to different places and train and shake hands with different people from all walks of life,” Mayweather stated

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CRAWFORD SAYS CANELO IS DUCKING; ALVAREZ RESPONDS – ‘I’M THE FACE OF BOXING’

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Terence Crawford has hit back at Canelo Alvarez for not wanting to fight him. 

Crawford has been chasing Canelo since becoming the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. Crawford moved to 154 and beat Israil Madrimov to become the WBA champion. The fight was seen as a step towards fighting Alvarez at 168. Crawford took the shots well, but the fight appeared closer than the unanimous scorecards suggested.

The Saudis contacted Canelo about making the fight. The Mexican dismissed those channels, saying he was not interested in making a fight. Crawford has now reacted by calling out what he perceived as double standards.

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He highlighted how Canelo had been fighting smaller guys in the past. Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather, to name a few. Crawford even highlighted how Canelo made his weight class by fighting guys at 155 pounds when he fought Khan.

“I think Canelo is more so nervous of losing to a smaller guy like myself than being scared of me. I just think he knows that I have the tools and ability to disrupt anything that he brings to the table. Canelo is very strong and punches very hard but you’re going to need more than just power and strength to beat Terence Crawford. And I think for a little small guy from 135 to go to 168 and defeat Canelo Alvarez would be a big tarnish on his legacy as well,” Crawford said

Canelo’s focus is boxing Edgar Berlanga on September 14. Alvarez defends his WBO, WBC and WBA belts after the IBF stripped him for not facing his mandatory William Scull. Despite not being undisputed, Canelo managed to secure himself a fight on Mexican Independence Weekend on September 14. It will clash with UFC 306, which holds the first combat event at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

Canelo has shown he can sell consistently regardless of whom he fights. While he may not hit the numbers Floyd Mayweathergenerated, Canelo can make big paydays without the need to risk facing the big names. After Berlanga, there will be serious question marks over his next opponent. Eddie Reynoso has hinted that Canelo could take up a fight in Japan.

That would likely be an exhibition bout or a fight against a lesser-known name. Alvarez can sell worldwide, which is why a Chris Eubank Jr. fight could materialize in the UK. Eubank Jr. was in contention for the Canelo fight before Berlanga got the nod. Canelo has clarified that he is the ‘face of boxing.’

“I respect everybody but I don’t like the way [Alalshikh] talks. It’s his problem, not my problem. I didn’t ask for a fight. If he wants a fight, he needs to do it my way, and not his way.Crawford knows now. He experimented 154 and he knows [what I would do to him]. Maybe he does 168 for a big check. Everyone wants to fight me for a payday. I am the face of boxing,” Alvarez stated

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“I’m a threat to his legacy”: Terence Crawford blasts Canelo Alvarez over ‘antics’ and ‘excuses’

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The consensus pound-for-pound best had a lot to get off his chest.

Terence Crawford has heard everything he has needed to from Canelo Alvarez lately to believe that the Mexican legend perceives him as a “threat to his legacy.”

That’s the verdict Crawford explained on Shawn Porter’s “The PorterWay Podcast” on Wednesday as the two boxing greats had been linked for a possible mega bout, before Turki Alashikh decided to turn the page on it earlier this week.

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“It’s crazy and it makes me laugh with all the antics Canelo is doing and saying in the media about the size and he won’t get no credit,” Crawford began explaining on the podcast, referring to him being the smaller man who would move up two weight classes to 168 pounds to make the bout with Alvarez happen.

“But Canelo been fighting smaller guys his whole career,” Crawford continued. “Canelo been making his own catchweight for years. Canelo fought a smaller [Floyd] Mayweather, Canelo fought a smaller Amir Khan. He fought Jermell Charlo and I’m pretty sure he didn’t make as much money with all those guys except Mayweather — even [Edgar] Berlanga right now — that he will with me.

Crawford added: “But yet and still, he has all these excuses why he don’t want to take a fight with me. If it’s all about business, then you’re doing good business. If I’m easy work — I heard him say I’m easy work — if I was easy work, then you would take all that money that he’s offering you.”

As the consensus pound-for-pound best sees it, he believes Alvarez’s $200 million demand to fight David Benavidez and his $150 million request to fight “Bud” are very telling.

“That just lets me know right there that I’m a threat to him,” Crawford offered. “I’m a threat to him, I’m a threat to his legacy because it would be crazy for a guy that started at 135 to come all the way up to 168 — your weight, no catchweight — and dethrone you.

“He got that in the back of his head.”

Last weekend, Crawford became a four-division world champion as a result of defeating Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision and claiming the WBA super welterweight title. The 36-year-old admitted to “The PorterWay Podcast” that the thought of climbing up to 168 pounds to clash with Alvarez was his “motivation fight.”

Seeing Crawford needing to go the distance with Madrimov at 154 pounds, Alvarez recently suggested that “Bud” fighting a willing Teofimo Lopez next would be more appropriate.

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Floyd Mayweather Cashes Out $34,500 Betting Against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and Another Crawford vs. Madrimov Undercard Fight

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Floyd Mayweather isn’t just the richest boxer because of his unparalleled skills in the ring; he’s also a savvy investor.

And he has done it once again—this time, he put his money where his mouth is by placing bets on two high-profile bouts from the Riyadh Season Card held in Los Angeles. Curious about which fights he wagered on? Mayweather bet on Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela and Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller.

And let’s just say, ‘Money’ Mayweather’s bets paid off! The five-division champion reportedly pocketed $34,500 total from these matches. Of course, in the fights, Cruz faced a surprising upset when Valenzuela won by split decision, and the Ruiz Jr. vs. Miller fight ended in a majority decision draw. Now, the only lingering question is: how much did Mayweather wager on each fight?

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Immediately following the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, Floyd Mayweather took to his Instagram story to flaunt his impressive betting results with the caption reading, “If you know, you know.” He shared collection receipts from Circa Sports showing off his wins from his bet. The meaning behind the caption becomes apparent once you know the betting odds.

For the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, where Valenzuela was a +455 underdog, Mayweather had placed a $5,000 bet on Cruz losing, which earned him a payout of $22,750. This shows Mayweather’s incredible knowledge of the boxing game. Despite being a massive underdog, Mayweather chose to bet on Valenzuela instead of the heavy favorite Pitbull Cruz. And it doesn’t stop there. In addition, Mayweather bet $5,000 on the Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller fight, predicting a draw at +235 odds.

The precision bet netted him $11,750, which Mayweather celebrated by remarking, “Winner winner-chicken dinner.” Altogether, Mayweather pocketed a total of $34,500 from these bets. It’s also worth mentioning that there were other fights on the card. Mayweather either didn’t bet on them or chose not to reveal those details. However, this was in no way Mayweather’s first or his biggest bet!

Back in October 2020, Floyd Mayweather grabbed some headlines when he scored a $20,000 win by betting on Teofimo Lopez to beat Vasyl Lomachenko. Known for both his boxing career and his love for high-stakes bets, Mayweather put $6,500 on Lopez for the big fight. Lopez crushed it, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 117-111, and 116-112. So, not only did Lopez unify the lightweight titles, but Mayweather also pocketed $20,150.

Floyd Mayweather, being the show-off he is, flaunted his win on Instagram with a post that just said, “A light win.” Even though Lopez’s win was pretty clear-cut, Lomachenko thought the judges didn’t quite capture how he’d stepped up his game in the later rounds. Either way, this win just shows that Mayweather is still all about those high-stakes bets and keeping his financial game on point.

His winnings from the fights are mere pocket change for the richest boxer in the world, still, it goes to show how good the retired boxer is when it comes to predicting how a fight may go! However, there’s a chance he lost some of his bets and decided not to show those.

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WIN OVER ISRAIL MADRIMOV SHOWED WHY TERENCE CRAWFORD V CANELO ALVAREZ IS A TERRIBLE IDEA

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Terence Crawford added more accolades to his already historic career on Saturday by defeating WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight world champion.

Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) inflicted a first professional defeat on Madrimov (10-1-1 7 KO), getting the decision on all three judges’ scorecards following a competitive and compact bout at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Barely a moment had passed for ‘Bud’ to revel in his latest accomplishment before he was asked about the prospect of a mega-fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez – the other era-defining fighter of this generation.

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Without being overly committal, Crawford said he would be interested in a showdown with the Mexican, insisting the additional weight wouldn’t be a problem, and that it would all come down to money. “You know what I say, if the money is right, we got a fight,” he said in the ring.

Crawford Struggled To Carry Power At 154

Fans might be excited about the prospect of Saudi Arabian boxing boss Turki Alalshikh waving his magic wand and making this fight happen, but in reality, it’s a terrible idea – and Saturday’s bout against Madrimov showed precisely why.

While Crawford deservedly got the victory and Madrimov deserves a lot of credit for being so competitive against a pound-for-pound superstar, ‘Bud’ caught him with enough good shots – his uppercut was particularly effective – that would have sent most previous opponents to the canvas. Madrimov barely moved.

Perhaps the Uzbek has a particularly strong chin, but it was clear that Crawford’s power had not quite carried up to super-welterweight. He showed he has the size and height for the division, and he obviously has the skill and craft, so there is no reason not to expect him to become the undisputed world champion at 154lbs.

But if his power is not quite as effective at 154lbs against a fighter like Madrimov, how can we expect Crawford to be competitive at 168lbs against a beast like Canelo, who is pound-for-pound one of the hardest punchers on the planet and possesses a famously iron chin?

 

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Remember, Crawford won his first world title at lightweight, a full 33lbs lighter than the division where Canelo is the unified champion. Even the weight difference between the division in which he most recently became undisputed – welterweight – is 22lbs. That is still a big difference.

Alvarez, who has been calling his own shots for years now, will have zero interest in dropping pounds and meeting Crawford at catchweight, so it would be super-middleweight or nothing.

It just seems, following the display against Madrimov, that this fight should remain a fantasy – one fans can discuss and debate like they would over fighters from different eras.

Crawford, approaching his 37th birthday in September, couldn’t be blamed for thinking about the money. He only has a few fights left to maximize his earnings, and there’s no bigger money-maker than a bout with Canelo. Win or lose, who cares? He’s already assured of his place in the Hall of Fame.

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Yet, there are intriguing challenges beyond a lucrative mismatch against Alvarez. With all due respect to the remaining super-welterweight world champions, Crawford would fancy his chances against both. IBF belt holder Bakhram Murtazaliev should pose few problems, while a unification bout against Sebastian Fundora – his fellow American who has the WBC and WBO straps – would be a great fight to watch.

The opportunity to become the first fighter in history to become a three-weight undisputed world champion must be of some motivation to Crawford. Even one more step up to middleweight wouldn’t be beyond him, considering the lack of quality in the 160lbs division.

Only five fighters in history can call themselves five-weight world champions: Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao. Crawford has every opportunity to join the club.

Further greatness awaits Crawford without getting involved in a circus fight against Canelo.

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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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