Terence Crawford has fired back at Ryan Garcia’s bold statement, “I’ll kick Bud’s ass!” after Garcia made waves with his daring challenge. The two fighters have been circling each other in the boxing world, and Garcia’s brash confidence has only intensified their rivalry.

Crawford, the reigning welterweight champion, didn’t take kindly to Garcia’s comments and responded with a mix of humor and seriousness. “I respect his ambition, but he’s going to need more than just a big mouth to take me on,” Crawford said in a recent interview. “If he thinks he can just step in the ring and take me out, he’s in for a rude awakening.”

The two boxers represent different styles and weight classes, with Crawford known for his technical prowess and Garcia boasting a knockout power that has garnered him a significant following. Fans are eager to see if this verbal sparring will translate into a real fight, as both fighters have expressed interest in facing off in the ring.

Crawford continued, “I’ve faced tougher opponents than him. If Ryan wants to prove himself, he should step up and fight someone who can actually test him. But if he’s looking for a payday against me, he better come prepared.”

The tension between the two continues to build, with both fighters seemingly ready to back up their words in the ring. As boxing fans anticipate a possible showdown, it remains to be seen whether Garcia will take Crawford’s challenge seriously or if this rivalry will continue to play out in the media.