Terence Crawford’s Career Stalls as He Coasts on Past Glory

Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has revealed that Terence Crawford has his sights set on a fight against Canelo Alvarez, but first he needs to finish up his golf schedule. While Crawford may be enjoying his extended victory lap, it’s causing his career to stall and his opportunities to dwindle.

After his impressive victory over Errol Spence Jr last July, Crawford has been living off the glory of that win and has yet to return to the ring. This has caused him to become ring-rusty and has resulted in a smaller payday than he could have received if he had returned to the ring sooner.

It’s a shame to see Crawford wasting his only significant career victory by not taking advantage of the momentum and facing the best available opponent. Instead, he seems more interested in chasing a mega-payday against Canelo, who has already stated he has no interest in fighting Crawford.

At 36 years old, Crawford’s goals seem to be misaligned with the current market. He is rumored to be only interested in a $10-15 million payday, but there are no fighters who can bring him that kind of money aside from Canelo. And with his inactivity, his popularity and chances for a big payday are diminishing.

It’s a common trend among fighters who wait for a big payday to fall into their laps, but it ultimately undermines their careers. The longer Crawford stays out of the ring, the more likely fans are to forget about him, making it even harder for him to earn the money he desires.

If Crawford were more ambitious, he could have fought twice in the last nine months and made a substantial amount of money. While it may not have been the huge payday he’s looking for, it would have added up to a similar amount. But instead, he has chosen to wait for the one big fight, missing out on valuable time and money.

Trainer BoMac is confident that Crawford would beat Canelo, stating that they are not worried about his power. But with his inactivity and lack of ambition, it’s hard to see how Crawford could come out on top against a fighter like Canelo.

Kosport Magazine’s Summary:

Terence Crawford’s career has hit a standstill as he continues to bask in the glory of his victory over Errol Spence Jr. Instead of taking advantage of his momentum, he is waiting for a mega-payday against Canelo Alvarez. But with his inactivity and lack of ambition, it’s hard to see how he can come out on top against a fighter like Canelo. Crawford’s goals seem to be misaligned with the current market, and his inactivity is undermining his value and popularity. It’s time for Crawford to get back in the ring and prove himself against the best available opponents, rather than waiting for a big payday to fall into his lap.