Ilia Topuria challenges Terence Crawford after his victory
After Terence Crawford’s impressive victory, who was crowned undisputed super-middleweight champion, a new challenger has spoken up. However, Crawford doesn’t seem interested in this challenge. Ilia Topuria, undefeated champion of two UFC divisions, has expressed his desire to venture into boxing and face Crawford, the undisputed champion in three divisions. Topuria used social media to express his confidence in knocking out Crawford if they were to meet in the ring. Crawford responded by calling him “delusional” and “drunk”. On Saturday, during the night of the fight, Topuria showed his disagreement upon seeing Crawford enter the ring with the song “Canción del Mariachi” from the movie “Desperado”, which Topuria also uses when entering the Octagon. Crawford downplayed the comparison, but the UFC lightweight champion did not remain silent and responded through social media.Crawford not only ignored Topuria’s comments, but also accused him of seeking attention and not being at Conor McGregor’s level. In an interview, Crawford stated that Topuria is only seeking notoriety and that there is nothing to talk about regarding a possible fight. Crawford mentioned that he has never seen Topuria fight and questioned why the UFC champion did not express his interest in fighting him when they met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas a few months ago. Crawford stated that he sees no value in a fight with “El Matador” and rejected any comparison to the 2017 matchup between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and McGregor. Crawford questioned the economic benefits of a fight with Topuria and reiterated that they are not at the same level as McGregor.First he calls me a drunk, then he comes out with MY song. Crawford, whenever you want, I’ll teach you how to dance that mariachi in the ring. And Canelo, I’ll save you a round after him.
Ilia Topuria
