Terence Crawford Wins Hypothetical Fight Against Sugar Ray Leonard, Says Oleksandr Usyk

Terence Crawford cemented his place amongst the pound-for-pound greats when he dethroned Canelo Alvarez last year, finishing with an undefeated record of 42-0.

What happened?

Oleksandr Usyk, a fellow modern boxing legend, has revealed his thoughts on how Terence Crawford would have fared against the iconic Sugar Ray Leonard in their primes.

Crawford became boxing's sixth five-division world champion when he got the better of super-middleweight poster boy Canelo back in September.

Why it matters for Terence Crawford

Usyk's prediction highlights Crawford's impressive skills and achievements in the sport, showcasing his ability to overcome top opponents.

Crawford made the decision to walk away from the sport with his undefeated record intact, content with a career that finished with a record of 42-0.

What comes next?

Meanwhile, Sugar Ray Leonard is hailed for his efforts in the 1980s, when he battled with his fellow 'Four Kings' and got the better of each of Robert Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler.

After Hearns became boxing's first five-division champion on November 4, 1988, Leonard joined him as the sport's second quintuple champion just three days later when Leonard got his hands on both the WBC super-middleweight and WBC light-heavyweight gold in a knockout win over Donny Lalonde.

Yet, despite the skill, will and legacy of Leonard, Usyk told Daily Mail Sport that he thinks Crawford would have got the better of the Wilmington-born sensation if they were to meet in their primes.

Usyk also predicted that Crawford would have overcome Pernell Whitaker, Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Robinson-a testament to the regard in which the Ukrainian holds Crawford, who had been considered as his pound-for-pound rival before his retirement.

The prediction comes as a significant endorsement of Crawford's abilities, solidifying his place amongst the all-time greats in the sport.

In the eyes of Usyk, Crawford's skills and achievements make him a formidable opponent, capable of overcoming even the most iconic figures in the sport.

The Verdict

Usyk's prediction serves as a reminder of Crawford's impressive skills and achievements in the sport, cementing his place as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

The prediction also highlights the regard in which Usyk holds Crawford, who had been considered as his pound-for-pound rival before his retirement.

The Ukrainian boxer's endorsement of Crawford's abilities serves as a significant endorsement of his skills and achievements in the sport.

In the end, Usyk's prediction serves as a reminder of Crawford's impressive skills and achievements in the sport, solidifying his place amongst the all-time greats.

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