On Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska, undefeated WBO welterweight champion and pound-for-pound contender Terence”Bud” Crawford (33-0, 24 KO) will defend his title against undefeated challenger Jose Benavidez Jr (27-0, 18 KO).
If you only examine the records, you might assume this struggle is defined to be a battle between two of the best boxers from the 147-pound branch. Oddsmakers don’t see it that way. Crawford is an favorite. Per youwager.eu, Crawford is your minus-3200 favorite. Despite his undefeated record, Benavidez is a underdog.
Though Benavidez’s has yet to get rid of a pro bout, he is yet to face a fighter everywhere near Crawford’s level in his career. When it’s to sell the fight or to find the winner off his game, Benavidez is apparently attempting to get into the champion’s head with a few unsavory remarks about his loved ones and much more. The movie below shows the two guys in a back-and-forth verbal exchange during among Benavidez’s workouts.
In earlier times trash-talking Crawford has proven to be a fruitless head game for the winner’s competitions. Hank Lundy attempted this approach and it did not work out because of him. Others have fallen into the same, self-imposed snare and failed just as miserably. From a pure talent standpoint, Benavidez has a few resources. He’s tall at 5’10.” His left hook is a hazardous punch and he can be skillful with all the jab when he throws it consistently.
But he will be in the ring with a furious, motivated winner whose toolbox runneth over with weapons of their fistic arts. On boxing ability and gifts alone, Crawford’s ability to change stances, along with his gains in power and speed is a recipe for a one-sided rout.