“Stop it” Terence Crawford fires back on Ilia Topuria

Terence Crawford has given a sharp response to the recent claims of UFC Lichtweight Champion Ilia Topuria about eliminating him in a potential boxing match. The undefeated champion of good weight and super middleweight made its position clear after the social media challenge of Topuria that led widespread discussion in combat sports circles.

Terence Crawford shot back on Ilia Topuria

Terence Crawford Initially, Topuria rejected Topuria during the availability of media for his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. When asked about Topuria’s statement that he would eliminate Crawford in the first contact, the boxing champion answered about it: “That guy is drunk. Many MMA boys, they drink a lot, so he must have been on that alcohol that day. ‘

The controversy started when Topuria went to social media to explain that he would beat Crawford in a boxing match. I will not talk about what would happen between me and Crawford in one octagonI will talk about what would happen in a ring. I put it asleep in the first contact! “Topuria posted. This explanation followed Crawford’s selection of Cody Garbrandt as the best boxer in MMA, who seemed to motivate Topuria’s challenge.

Crawford’s reaction escalated after his historical victory over Canelo AlvarezWhen he walked to “Canción del Mariachi” from Antonio Banderas – the same entrance song used Topuria for his UFC fights. When Crawford was asked about the use of Topuria’s Signature Walkout music, Crawford claimed that he was not aware of the connection and he just said “Oh, good for him”.

This led to an angry answer from Topuria, who wrote on social media: “First he calls me drunk … then he walks to my song. Crawford, whenever you want, I will teach you how to dance that Mariachi in the ring. And Canelo I will save you a round behind him.”

Crawford gave his most pointed comments during an appearance on the Ariel Helwani show, where he made his lack of interest in fighting Topuria clear. According to multiple reports, Crawford stated:

“When he saw me at the UFC and came to shake my hand and said what is up to me … I didn’t even know who he was. Then I see him talking online about how he will eliminate me in the first round … That’s fake. I am not going to hide behind the keyboard. I have never seen this guy fight.”

The comments of the boxing champion made a clear distinction between Topuria and Conor McGregor, who successfully crossed to boxing when he was confronted Floyd Mayweather In 2017. Crawford emphasized that he does not see a financial incentive in combating Topuria, and wonders what money he would earn from such a competition compared to established crossover stars such as McGregor.

Topuria’s striving for a boxing match appears part of his broader ambitions beyond MMA. The Georgian-Spanish hunter has shown interest in following the Crossover path that McGregor has founded and tells reporters: “I hope I can fight him. It’s something I want to do, and I don’t think he would stop having a dream”.

UFC President Dana White has spoken Scepsis about facilitating future crossover events between UFC athletes and boxers, and says: “I certainly do not hope” when asked about possible Topuria boxing competitions. Topuria, however, remains optimistic about convincing UFC leadership to offer him similar opportunities to those who are given to McGregor.

After his victory over Alvarez, the 42-0 champion secured his place under the elite of boxing, while making it clear that he is little interest in entertaining challenges of MMA hunters.