Turki Al-Sheikh told Terence Crawford:“Be prepared” For his next fight. He's not saying who or when the Nebraska native will fight for his “next fight.” “Call me,” Crawford said.
Ideally, this means Turk will make Crawford earn his retirement day against Canelo Alvarez by insisting on fighting the winner of the David Benavidez vs. David Murrell bout.
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That's the way it should be because for a bout against Canelo to look more credible, Crawford needs to fight at 168 first against one of the top guys. If this had been a war, Crawford would have had to do something brave for it Get these battle ribbons To be a decorated soldier:
– Medal of Honor
– Distinguished Service Cross
You don't get those Military medals For doing the bare minimum, as Crawford does, going from a sloppy, sloppy 154 win over Israel Madrimov straight to a golden parachute retirement day against Canelo. Nah, this isn't how it should be. If Terrence wants to get his military medals, he has to fight these battles to show that he deserves to wear them on his chest during the parades in Omaha, Nebraska:
– David Benavidez
-David Morrell
– Christian Mbele
– Dmitry Bivol
-Arthur Beterbiev
-Diego Pacheco
What Terence wants are medals without getting them in the war. You can't respect that. It is weak and not valid. If he wants to be next Audie MurphyHe must earn his war stripes.
Crawford must win the fight against Canelo Alvarez by walking through real battlefield conditions, taking bullets and shrapnel, and facing the horrors of combat to earn the honor of being in the ring with the King of the Sports.
Turki Al Sheikh needs to call Crawford and tell him he has to do something brave so he can have a chance to realistically shape his legacy, not just get a big payday so he can go back to Omaha with his money after he loses.
The soon-to-be 38-year-old Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) fights only once a year. So, if he keeps his minimalist schedule, his next fight will be in September against Canelo Alvarez. That's assuming Turki doesn't insist the Canelo-Crawford fight takes place on Cinco de Mayo weekend in May this year.
Call me be prepared. https://t.co/lSwJ19LgMs
– Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) January 15, 2025
