Boxers want to try MMA, fighters dream of boxing glory, and fans eat it up every time. They have seen it work spectacularly with Conor McGregor’s massive payday against Floyd Mayweather. They have also seen it crash and burn when fighters bite off more than they can chew. Now, Terence Crawford has everyone talking about another potential crossover that might never happen.<\/p>
The boxing world is buzzing right now with Crawford preparing for his massive showdown against Canelo Alvarez. This fight represents everything Crawford has worked toward in his career. He’s been chasing this kind of mega-fight for years, and now it’s finally here. But leave it to an MMA<\/a> champion to steal some thunder with an outrageous claim that had Crawford chuckling and shaking his head.<\/p> Ilia Topuria decided to insert himself into the boxing conversation in the most dramatic way possible. The UFC lightweight champion has recently bumped into Crawford. Now, he boldly declared he could not only beat Crawford in a boxing match but knock him out quickly. This wasn’t just confidence talking. This was full-blown bravado that caught everyone off guard.<\/p>Ilia Topuria’s Bold Boxing Claim Against Terence Crawford Fall Flat<\/h2>