Terins Croford: The most important victory in the history of boxing?

This may be a big statement, but I feel that Terring Cruford’s victory over Canilo Alvarez last Saturday night is the most important victory in the history of boxing. Another throw in my face, and I will be happy to discuss or prove a mistake. I hate on this day and this era when I see social media food talking about the greatest fighters or battles as they behave like boxing that was not present before Mike Tyson.

However, I love the history of boxing, and I will return to Jin Tony defeat Jack Dembesi, Henry Armstrong to become a three -weight hero, overcoming Barney Ross, then if Ambar. However, in my mind and returning to nearly a century, I can’t see what Tyrens Crawford just did. My 1 fighter in all ages is Sugar Ray Robinson, but it was even short when trying to the light heavyweight bone, and lost to Joy Maxim (heat exhaustion). Croford’s achievement during the weekend is simply incredible.

Including Crawford’s victory last night, I will discuss the five best wins for me from the fighters who raise two parts of weight and in the end what this victory means to the legacy of Croford.

Higher 5

First, I will make honest signals to those who did not completely make the list. Oscar de la Hoya was a fighter when Mani Bacoyao faced, but the ease with which the Philippine fighter sent Oscar quickly and the angles was registered. He strengthened him as a star, bypassing the division of 140 pounds to face a legend.

Adrian Bruner also exceeded 140 lbs when Pauli Malijanji faced his title through the division decision. Good victory, but in fairness, when Brunner fought the appropriate natural weights, struggled.

#5: Bernard Hopkins 46-4-1 vs Antonio Tarfer 24-3 on October 10, 2006

Bernard Hopkins seemed to spend his career as a medium weight hero after 20 batch of belts before losing to Jermin Taylor. Bernard decided, in his forties, at this point, to overcome 168 pounds and go directly to Antonio Tarv in light weight.

Tarv was in good condition, after defeating Roy Jones twice and securing the victory of the match against Glen Johnson. It seemed difficult, but the “executioner” won almost every round. Bernard continued to challenge the possibilities for several years to come.

#4: Roy JNR JNR 47-1 V Jun Ruiz 34-4-1 on March 1, 2003

Perhaps this should be higher. I felt important at that time. Roy was P4p No. 1, and it appears to be unacceptable Dariusz Michachewski to be undisputed or maybe moving to Cruiserweight to confront Vassily Jurov.

Roy was walking in the heritage, and the section exceeded 190 pounds at the time to face the WBA John Ruiz champion. A very young person to become the heavyweight hero looked out of it. If Roy has challenged and struck Lenux Lewis, it is likely that the number 1 is. The raising of two parts to heavy weight is not only; The man you face may still be the heaviest of 50 from you.

The other heroes were at the time Chris Bird (IBF) and the late Corrie Sanders (WBO). In fairness, John Ruiz was not a joke. He came out of the back of a trilogy against Ivander Hoelphield (win, loss, clouds) and just defeated Kirk Johnson. It was difficult to look good: hard, rugged, strong and strong.

Ruiz tried to accelerate him, but Roy dominated the third round. It was a truly epic performance, and in 33 years, he could have retired as one of the greatest ever. Unfortunately, Roy was still boxing after 20 years, but no one could take away what he achieved on that day.

#3: Shin Moussly 34-0 Oscar de la Hoya 32-1 on June 17, 2000

At this point, the sugar and gold were considered the best P4P fighter, but Shin was lightweight, with an Oscar. De la Hawi lost only once, controversially for Felix Trinidad, with most of him feeling enough to win. This is a battle that I recommend to anyone to see.

The high -level technical chess match the appropriate procedure. At this stage, Shin looked unbearable and undoubtedly for pound No. 1. Unfortunately, he was not successful when the late Vernan Forrest faced, as he lost successive competitions, although he still has a great profession.

#2: Ray Leonard 33-1, Marfin Hagger, 62-2-2 on April 6, 1987

This is truly the only victory that is approaching what Croford did on Saturday. Hagler is significantly similar to the Caneo record. It seems that Marvelous is not defeated, meaning, strong war, strong.

Leonard had a weight and had not fighted for 3 years. On his last picnic, he looked disappointing against Kevin Howard, hitting the deck and seemed easy to punch. Many feel that Helller won this battle, but after seeing it several times, he just started very slow and chose the wrong situation. Sugar has strengthened itself as the 10 best fighters of all ages with this victory.

#1: Tender Crawford 41-0 V Saul ‘Canelo’ alvarez 63-2-2 on September 13, 2025

Since Crowford has only fought once at a price of 154 pounds, one can maintain it mainly raised three sections. Unlike when Brunner or Jones moved, taking Crawford, Kraovord’s killer.

Even Canilo himself, when he moved, took the retreating Kovalv instead of BIVOL or BERBIEV. People really need to understand that what Croford did should not be possible. Yes, Canelo may be a decrease, but it still defeats three boxers who were not defeated in the last three seizures.

He was more active than Croford, as 38 years old than Americans this month. When Bud beat Errol Spence, I thought this was, the old victory, the highest of 25 in all times, one of his best. The idea to top the Kenilo fighting looks ridiculous, but he did so, and he did so. For me, this puts it in the first five positions ever and in the conversation for the best ever. It is time to respect him.

conclusion: I must stop a moment to push my respect to Ricky Haton. I met him in the Battle of Scott Harrison against Wayne McColeu alongside the late Gonnia. Ricky was very generous with his time; He will really remember him as a man from people, more than a boxer. His vision overcame Tszyu Live was the greatest at all at all. A city and an entire nation was behind him and threw every punch with him. It will be strongly missed, a real legend.