Oleksandr Usyk Predicts Winner in Floyd Mayweather vs Terence Crawford Fantasy Fight

Oleksandr Usyk has picked Terence Crawford as the winner in a fantasy fight against Floyd Mayweather. The Ukrainian heavyweight champion shared his prediction during a game of *Winner Stays On* with *Daily Mail Boxing*, highlighting Crawford’s dominance at 147 lbs.

What happened in their careers?

Floyd Mayweather ruled the welterweight division in the 2000s and 2010s, becoming a unified champion after victories over Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, and Juan Manuel Marquez. He retired in 2017, leaving behind a legacy as one of boxing’s greatest.

Terence Crawford took over the division after Mayweather’s retirement, winning all eight of his welterweight fights by stoppage. His 2023 victory over Errol Spence Jr. made him the undisputed champion before he retired.

Why does Usyk favor Crawford?

Usyk, who has battled Crawford for the pound-for-pound top spot, didn’t hesitate when asked to choose between the two legends. His quick response-“Crawford”-shows his respect for the former undisputed welterweight champion.

Crawford’s dominance at 147 lbs, including his stoppage of Spence Jr., likely influenced Usyk’s pick. Mayweather’s defensive mastery and counterpunching style made him nearly untouchable, but Crawford’s power and adaptability could have given him the edge in a hypothetical matchup.

What’s next for Mayweather and Crawford?

Mayweather, now 47, has stayed active in exhibition bouts but remains retired from professional boxing. Crawford, who retired in 2023 after beating Canelo Alvarez, has also stepped away from the sport.

Both fighters have left indelible marks on boxing history, but Usyk’s prediction adds another layer to the ongoing debate about who would win in a prime matchup between the two legends.