On Wednesday, October 2, a video went viral of Terence Crawford stating, “if Fundora’s licking his chops over my performance vs Israil Madrimov, then I should be licking my chops because Madrimov knocked Fundora out in sparring.”
Since then, the Fundora team have been receiving notifications of Crawford’s accusations. Hence, on Thursday, October 3, Coach Fundora spoke to Madrimov’s trainer, Joel Diaz, regarding the viral statement made by Terrance Crawford. During the conversation between Coach Diaz and Coach Fundora, Diaz mentioned that Madrimov’s Manager, Vadim Kornilov, was very perturbed at the statements made by Crawford on a sparring session that happened over five years ago in which neither of them ever touched the canvas.
Per Madrimov and his whole team, they stated they have nothing but respect for Sebastian Fundora, and his whole team, and don’t take lies and disrespect lightly. Coach Fundora responded that “Team Diaz,” Madrimov’s coaching team, is family to him. They have all known each other from the Coachella Valley since they were kids.
“The Boxing Community in the Coachella Valley is extremely tight knit. We all respect each other for the work we put into our boxers, and Coaches’ Etiquette is an unbroken rule that we all abide by. There are plenty of ways of making fights professionally, without fabrication out of frustration. To reiterate Madrimov and his team are God fearing men, and it is very unlikely that they would ever speak ill of Sebastian Fundora, his sparring sessions and his team. No amount of facts or truth will convince a simpleton that they are wrong.”
“Terence Crawford should apologize for being so naive,” added Fundora’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz. “A great champion like him should be above this kind of childishness.”
Referencing the fact that the WBO have ordered Fundora and Crawford’s representatives to reach an agreement to fight by 4 pm on October 10, or the committee will order purse bids, Lewkowicz says there’s no need for a champion like Crawford to be engaging in schoolyard gossip.
“The fight is already going to happen. It’s bad business for Crawford to be trying to make a unified world champion look bad by spreading stupid rumors. You’re 37 years old. Spend your time training instead. You’re going to need it.”
Fundora is tall. Maybe Crawford makes more fighting him than Abass Baraou (#1, WBA).
Crawford could go to Germany and box that guy and then sit and see if Spence or Canelo want to fight before 2026.
Spence is shot
Spence’s eyes were glassy, I think he was high when he fought Bud, I think he lost focus with his lifestyle. I almost made my first sports bet on Pence to beat Crawford but luckily I didn’t at the last minute. Crawford is getting old and he rarely fights and Fortuna will get KO’d whenever Crawford wants. Crawford needs to fight Boots or even one of the Charlos, I’d watch those fights.
Crawford is over rated and will be beaten by a younger determined guy. Fundora beating tszyu boosted his already confident nature. I predict he beats Bud. Anytime the media put a guy as unbeatable he loses. The real champ is Inoue. He figts way better than Crawford overall and is hungry still. Crawford fights as if he has arrived…like Canelo flying in on a magic carpet before Bivol schooled him.
Fundora was lucky,the “accidental left elbow hook” and the fact his opponent couldn’t see decided that fight.
Yes Fundoras confidence might be high,,,but in my opinion Crawford is in a league of his own and will go for a points win ,a knockout win being a bonus for the crowd. I just think Crawford is that good. Peace people.
No he won’t. You forgot Fundora got his lights put out by a lesser fighter than Crawford.
– And this is somehow Boxing news????
Let’s stop with the talking, and create Crawford vs Fundora. A much tougher fight that Crawford believes it will be. In fact, if Crawford takes Fundora lightly, like Kamala Harris next month, Crawford might just experience his 1st defeat in a landslide. Personally, I would love to see Fundora pull off the upset. Crawford has a tendency to run his mouth, and speak in Moronics. Just like Kamala, Tim, and Joe frequently do. Getting KTFO by Fundora, might be just what the doctor ordered for Mr. Crawford.
Too bad for you. Trump is trash and is gonna lose big and Fundora is garbage and will get destroyed.
Crawford is not even close to being overrated. I think he beats fundora rather handily. It will not be a tall order to do either (pun intended.) What I dislike is that Crawford does not fight enough which could be his demands, real fighters don’t want to fight him or he is just looking for that one last big fight.
Enough with the posturing and back-and-forth.
Just fight already. Bud should fight 3 times a year to stay active. Tired of all these 1 or 2 fight a year
champions. Time waits for no one.
Fundora doesn’t have the fundamentals needed to defeat an extremely skilled fighter like Crawford. If they fight, I expect a systematically and painful beating that would last no more than eight rounds
Said the same thing about Madrimov the fighter with 11 professional wins. Zero Credibility.
Bud should easily beat the Tall thin Fundura but i think at 160 he will struggle and get beat and yea Spence was exposed and hes done now if by a miracle Spence beats Lara and looks strong then it will be a interesting rematch for Crawford
The point is in the “Trying”. Bud has all of the tools and experience. If he is beat at 160# plus he “Tried”. Failure is not trying. The guy has answered the bell every time. He will do it at 160 and then some.
At 38 years of age Crawford has but a very few fights left in him. Bud has to fight soon and against a 160 # contender. The right training, picking high cycles and the correct sparing mates. His body will settle into that weight if given the time. Bud is in a special class, best I have seen in 30 years plus.
If Crawford can’t beat Fundora it’s be pathetic and his stock would sink dramatically.
This would be a great fight and it would sell tons of tickets. Full house plus a good bonus for both on the PPV sales. The sooner this gets signed, the better for Bud. Is at that age where one training camp can put you into the decline.
This comes down to heart, brains and grit instead of youth vs future HOFr. Crawford would slow the fight down and pick Fundora apart. Don’t be surprised if
a clean know mouth comes from nasty counter rear upper-hook being fired from the southpaw stance. The towering inferno is tailor made for Bud. Fundora knows it and, more importantly, Bud knows it.
Crawford beats Fundora with ease. If you think otherwise, you don’t understand the concept and skills Crawford has. Undisputed in two divisions and reads his opponents. This is fact.
Crawford is overrated. I’m not saying he’s a bum, but his resume is weak and his career is already almost over. He can’t beat Canelo, and he’ll never be undisputed again in any higher weight division. He should just retire before he gets fully exposed.
I’d love to see Crawford vs. Charles Conwell. But we know that’ll never happen.
I can’t believe anybody thinks Crawford is overrated! He was The Ring Champion at 135, beating the best that Division had to offer at the time, unified at 140 (before anybody was embracing that concept!), unified at 147 (is it his fault Spence might not have been at his best? He demolished him!) and has now beat a solid guy at 154. We’re talking about a true all time great and legitimate 3 Division Champion, so how about an ounce of respect!
With that said, there are two factors worth considering with Crawford: 1) Age…father time is undefeated and he’s already old considering the weight classes he’s campaigned at. 2) Size…it matters! The fact that he didn’t stop Madrimov is a little disturbing. We’ve seen this with fighters who are truly great, their skills allow them to fight above their best weight, but once your opponent decides you can’t hurt them things get tough.
I think 154 might be the ceiling for one of the greatest of the last decade, but I think he could unify it if he chose. I don’t blame him for wanting Canelo money, but that is way beyond where he should be. Even if he’s blocking most of Canelo’s power shots they’ll still be doing damage. I hope he unifies 154 instead.
I go along with those who say Crawford is overrated, at least as far as his pound-for-pound standing. It comes down to his less-than-stellar opposition. He has fought some really good opponents but not one great one (and please don’t mention Gamboa or Spence’s name along side the word ‘great’) and without that, we have no idea how good he is or could be. I know this: based on what I have seen, I do not see him beating Mayweather, Leonard, Hearns, Duran, Chavez, Pryor, etc. in hypothetical match-ups. He is not on that level.