Terence Crawford’s 8-Year Knockout Streak Solidifies His Status as Floyd Mayweather’s Heir Apparent.
Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the pound-for-pound greats in boxing, is on a stunning knockout streak that has captured the attention of the boxing world. The former three-weight world champion has impressively stopped his last 11 opponents, a streak that began back in 2016, further cementing his legacy as a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Crawford’s knockout streak kicked off in December 2016 when he finished John Molina Jr. inside eight rounds to retain his WBC and WBO light-welterweight titles. Since then, he has continued to dominate the ring, taking down notable opponents such as Amir Khan, Kell Brook, and Shawn Porter. Each of these victories came in world title fights, making Crawford’s achievements even more remarkable.
The pinnacle of Crawford’s career came ten months ago when he knocked out Errol Spence to become the undisputed champion at welterweight. This historic victory marked the first time a male fighter had been crowned a two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era, a feat that was later matched by Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk.
With an unblemished professional record of 40-0, Crawford is quickly approaching Floyd Mayweather’s legendary 50-0 record. Mayweather, who won world titles in five different weight classes during his 21-year career, never achieved undisputed status. Crawford’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his impressive knockout power at every weight class have set him apart as a true contender to Mayweather’s legacy.
Crawford is set to take on Israil Madrimov this Saturday night, fighting for the Uzbek’s WBA super-welterweight strap at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium. Madrimov, known for his heavy hands and with seven stoppage wins from 11 fights, presents a formidable challenge. Crawford’s ability to carry his stopping power into the 154lbs division will be put to the test in this highly anticipated bout.
While Crawford continues to build his legacy, Floyd Mayweather remains active beyond his professional retirement. Since hanging up his gloves in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor, Mayweather has made a lucrative return to the ring through exhibition bouts against YouTubers, reality TV stars, and other non-professional fighters. His last outing against John Gotti III ended in a no-contest due to excessive trash talk, and he is now set for a rematch with Gotti III in Mexico City on August 24.
Terence Crawford’s incredible knockout streak and his relentless pursuit of greatness have firmly established him as one of boxing’s all-time greats. As he prepares for his upcoming fight with Madrimov, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if he can continue his streak and edge closer to Mayweather’s record. Crawford’s journey is a testament to his skill, determination, and the enduring appeal of the sweet science.
