Terence Crawford's trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre issues a warning to the super welterweight division
TERENCE CRAWFORD coach Brian “BoMac” McIntyre gave a message for the superweight division while speaking to Boxing news in New York yesterday (April 24).
The 154lb division now has the former undisputed super lightweight and welterweight champion in its ranks. And Crawford's debut in this tournament took place on August 3 against WBA titlist Israil Madrimov, 10-0-1 (7). Their title match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles brought the Riyadh Season event to America for the first time.
Crawford, 40-0 (31) and McIntyre are aiming for undisputed glory in the third weight division and the latter had this to say to every champion and contender at 154lbs.
“All the ’54 pounders we keep you posted on. I'm telling you right now. Come collect all those belts so either fight and say you're busy or leave it blank because we're coming.
Sebastian Fundora established himself as the best in the division when he beat the fearsome Aussie Tim Tszyu on March 30 in Las Vegas. Fundora's split decision victory did not come without a price, however, as both men were left bloodied from various cuts during their grueling bout.
Tszyu joins Madrimov and Crawford in the August 3 bout with another thriller awaiting against undefeated and tough Vergil Ortiz Jr, who faces veteran Thomas Dulorme for the first time on Saturday ( April 27) in Fresno.
The IBF belt is currently in the hands of Bakhram Murtazaliev after he knocked out Jack Culcay on April 6 in Germany and although he is considered the weakest of the champions, there is still a strong argument to be made thinks Madrimov is the best among the current champions. .
“He brings a lot to the table in terms of power and speed,” said McIntyre.
“I know he only fought 11 fights, but he fought a lot of amateur fights. He's dangerous. They called him the Triple G of ’54 so we had a lot of trouble.”
