Crawford Ignores Topuria: “He Seeks Fame, He’s Not at His Level”

Terence Crawford Rejects Ilia Topuria Challenge

Following Terence Crawford’s impressive victory, who dethroned Canelo Álvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, a new challenger has emerged. However, Crawford shows no interest in this challenge. Ilia Topuria, undefeated UFC champion in two weight categories, has expressed his desire to test his skills in boxing and face Crawford, the undisputed champion in three divisions. Topuria used social media to suggest that he would knock out Crawford if they faced each other in a boxing ring. Crawford’s response was immediate, calling him “delusional” and “drunk”. On Saturday, during the night of the fight, Topuria felt alluded to by Crawford’s entrance into the ring with the song “Canción del Mariachi” from the movie “Desperado”, a theme that Topuria also uses in his appearances in the Octagon. Although Crawford downplayed the comparison in the press conference after the fight, the UFC lightweight champion responded on social media.

First he calls me a drunk, then he comes in 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

Crawford not only ignored Topuria’s last attempts, but also called him a “clickbaiter” who “is not at the level” of Conor McGregor.

I definitely think he’s trying to get attention. I definitely think he would get in the ring with me for the fight check. That’s what we all do it for, but at the same time, I don’t know what the hell he’s doing. I don’t know what he’s thinking. There wouldn’t even be anything to talk about.

Terence Crawford

Crawford went on to say that he had never seen Topuria fight and questioned why the UFC champion didn’t express his desire to fight when they met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas a couple of months ago. Crawford also dismissed any comparison to the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and McGregor. Crawford sees no value in a fight with “El Matador”.

How much money would I get for fighting him? Tell me how much I’m going to get for fighting him. He’s not even close to Conor McGregor’s level. Let’s be realistic. Enough is enough. Don’t even compare him to Conor… Like I said, I don’t know this guy. I’ve never seen this guy fight, and I watch a lot of MMA. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe he’s a good fighter. I don’t know. But honestly, I’ve never seen this guy fight. And I’ve seen Conor McGregor fight many times… Never try to say they’re on the same level.

Terence Crawford