Terence Crawford found a magnificent knockout blow against a boxer who was giving him problems.
On September 13, ‘Bud’ will return to the ring against Canelo Alvarez inside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The challenge is undeniably huge for the American. Shane Mosley thinks Canelo is too big for Crawford.
However, while the odds are stacked against the warrior, the Mexican won’t be the first opponent who’s had a size advantage over him.
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Terence Crawford knocked out Kell Brook after being behind on the cards
On November 14, 2020, Terence Crawford put his WBO welterweight title on the line against Kell Brook inside the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The Brit, who’d fought Gennadiy Golovkin at middleweight, started well, landing snappy jabs and his trademark straight right hand.
Going into the fourth round, while one judge had Crawford ahead, the other two favored the work of Brook.
However, it ultimately didn’t matter when the Omaha fighter landed a stunning right hand that sent his rival hurtling into the ropes to score a knockdown.
Realizing the end was nigh, Crawford pounced, landing a barrage of punches that prompted the referee to stop the contest.
Terence Crawford was hurt badly by a powerful right hand
Brook isn’t the only fighter who’s given Crawford problems over the years.
After winning his first world title, the gifted practitioner of the sweet science was expected to go on to do big things.
However, his maiden title defence nearly ended in disaster.
In a shocking moment, Crawford was wobbled by a former world champion.