3. Terence “Bud” Crawford
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Terence “Bud” Crawford (29-0, 20 KOs) has proved time and time again that he is one of the most skilled fighters in the game.
Having gone 29 bouts without a loss and captured three major belts in two different weight divisions, Crawford is a deadly combination of blazing speed and stunning power.
On top of exhibiting such skill in the ring, he is afraid of no one. His first title defense as WBO lightweight champion was against Yuriorkis Gamboa, a phenomenal champion with an impressive background.
Crawford put on a phenomenal display that night in his home town, demonstrating his stunning power and boxing ability. Although Gamboa seemed to edge out the first few rounds, from Round 5 until the premature end of the fight at Round 9, Crawford proved to all his critics, yet again, why he was the champion.
Only five bouts later, Crawford showcased his skills yet again, dominating Viktor “Iceman” Postol to gain the WBC lightweight title.
Although he did look very impressive in the title bout, what’s more impressive is that, since he has established himself as the best in his weight class, he is moving up.
After his victory, Crawford was quick to call out current WBC welterweight titleholder Danny “Swift” Garcia. It seems that Crawford has no desire to fight anyone except the best in every division he can compete in, and that is what makes him one of the most feared fighters in boxing.
