Terence Crawford vs Naoya Inoue pound-for-pound rankings debate SETTLED, by superstar Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson voices opinion on pound-for-pound best boxer between Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue.

Terence Crawford vs Naoya Inoue pound-for-pound rankings debate SETTLED, by superstar Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson settles debate between Terence Crawford and Naouya Inoue for best boxer (via Imago)

The pound-for-pound ranking list has always remained a debatable topic by both different boxers and fans across the globe. Terence “Bud” Crawford and Naoya Inoue are front-runners for the first rank. Recently, Shakur Stevenson revealed his pick for the throne of P4P best boxer.

Shakur Stevenson has always vocalized his opinions publically. He fears no backlash from the audience and other boxers. This time, Shakur Stevenson took to X to voice his opinions about the ongoing dilemma of the best boxer on the P4P list. Shakur backed up Terence Crawford by saying:

This ain't debatable Bud is number one stop tryna always take credit from broski
Shakur Stevenson via X
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The mega-fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. solidified Terence’s spot as one of the very best. Similarly, Inoue has had a perfect streak in his professional boxing career, racking up his 26th win against Marlon Tapales.

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Both Terence and Inoue made waves not only in the boxing world but in the entire sports universe. The way Crawford destroyed a top fighter in Spence Jr. will remain etched in history. On the other hand, Inoue’s bouts showcased pure talent and dedication but failed to create a ripple in mainstream media.

Shakur has always sided with Crawford, and his statement crowning the latter as the best boxer of current times did not surprise anyone. The two share a very close bond. However, many experts claimed Naoya Inoue was the real deal. An argument for both boxers exists. However, how they will perform in 2024 remains to be seen.

What should be Terence Crawford’s next step to greatness?

Terence has proved to the world that no matter who the opponent may be, he shall always emerge victorious. But the issue is what he should do now to solidify his position as one of the greatest boxers ever.

Changing weight categories and facing newer opponents could add variety to the sport of boxing. Another boxing prodigy: Devin Haney, is out for blood, and a match-up between the two could be a spectacle to behold.

Terence Crawford and Devin Haney Naoya Inoue
Terence Crawford and Devin Haney (credit-instagram, sky sports)

Devin Haney, on the other hand, has also proved himself as a strong boxer with a glorious, unbeaten record. A few days ago, there was a public interaction between Terence and Devin in which Terence tried to size up the latter and intimidate him. A rivalry between these two greats could bring multiple eyes to the ring.

The boxing world has lost its appeal for a few years, but now it is returning to the swing of things. Multiple influencer boxing matches are also contributing to this revolution. However, it is superstars like Bud, The Monster, and The Dream who eventually draw in an audience and have the ability to capture their minds. Super-fight bouts are what the fans want, and hopefully, super-fights are what shall be given!

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