Terrence Crawford: Winning for Now, but What Happens When the Competition is Rated A+?

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By Doctor Ibrahim Hussain

Terrence Crawford is a world champion that steps into the ring with sell-out crowds of all backgrounds in the part of America that is not used to the glitz and glam of fight night.

It’s fair to say that seldom does a fighter attract such a loyal following. Crawford has now confirmed his move up to the 140 pound division after his universal recognition as the best at lightweight.

Crawford had enjoyed much appreciation in a division that is far less than representative of a golden era of boxing. However, he has overcome notable prospects, and in particular Yuriorkis Gamboa who is another of the Cuban defectors that was pushed as a dominant force to be reckoned with, despite his attraction to the sinful activities that new money can earn.

Crawford started slow, and was outclassed in the early rounds, but later came through with an impressive KO victory, and that is the point with Crawford. He is the poster boy of what hard work and dedication can allow you to achieve, despite not having the greatest natural ability and flare.

The story could be quite different though when he moves up in weight and gets outclassed by the big names in boxing today.

Enjoy the journey while it lasts, and keep coming up with the goods, because it will not likely last for long when the very best come toe to toe with him.