“Didn’t see him going up that heavy,” Floyd Mayweather applauds Canelo Alvarez’s prowess in p4p rankings yet crowns Terence Crawford as the king

Despite acknowledging Canelo Alvarez's skill, boxing icon Floyd Mayweather awarded Terence Crawford the pound-for-pound boxing title.

“Didn’t see him going up that heavy,” Floyd Mayweather applauds Canelo Alvarez’s prowess in p4p rankings yet crowns Terence Crawford as the king

Floyd Mayweather praises Terence Crawford ( Image via Imago )

Floyd Mayweather acknowledges Canelo Alvarez‘s prowess in pound-for-pound rankings but crowned Terence Crawford as the king. Mayweather named Crawford the best pound-for-pound star, praising his skills and dismissing claims that Canelo holds the crown.

Floyd Mayweather specifically commended Crawford’s abilities, emphasizing his belief in Crawford as the top fighter in the world. This is what Floyd told ESPN First Take: 

Canelo done something amazing when he became light-heavyweight champ...I didn't even see him going up that heavy, and he did that...But, as of right now, I have to put Terence Crawford as No1.
Floyd Mayweather via ESPN First Take.
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This recognition from Mayweather adds to Crawford’s reputation in the boxing world. This solidified his status as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers globally. Floyd Mayweather remains one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers. Mayweather’s boxing record is 50-0, with 27 wins by knockout.

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Terence Crawford is a highly accomplished American professional boxer, holding multiple world championships in three weight classes. Crawford made history as the first male boxer to achieve undisputed champion status in two weight divisions. His record stands at 40 wins, 0 losses, and 31 knockouts.

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Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao gets a tentative date

Manny Pacquiao has set a tentative date for an exhibition fight against Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao quietly revealed this during Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou‘s event. The first fight between the two world champions occurred, generating a substantial $600 million in revenue.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao ( Image via X )

Pacquiao’s announcement came through a video on YouTube and a post on Facebook. The rematch is in the works, with Pacquiao expressing his intent to fight Mayweather in December. Pacquiao told Fight Hub TV about his future in boxing. Check out what the Pac-Man said below:

The Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight occurred on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Mayweather emerged victorious in this highly anticipated bout, defeating Pacquiao unanimously. The fight was dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ and set records as one of the richest bouts in boxing history.

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