The New York Times – Sports:
After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next.
Category: Boxing
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Terence Crawford Knocks Out Errol Spence in One-Sided Bout
The New York Times – Sports:
The rare matchup of two of the best pound-for-pound boxers ended with Crawford dominating the whole fight.
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What Spence-Crawford Lacks in Trash Talk, It Makes Up in Talent
The New York Times – Sports:
Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford haven’t hyped their title fight with antagonistic displays. Promoters are banking that the bout between the undefeated welterweights will sell itself.
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Andy Cruz Wins an Unusual Introduction to Pro Boxing
The New York Times – Sports:
Decorated as an amateur, Andy Cruz had an unusual entrance into the pros, fighting for more rounds than typical for a first-timer. Afterward, he had an eye on what could be next.
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Andy Cruz, Amateur Legend, to Find Out if Pro Boxing Fits
The New York Times – Sports:
Cruz left Cuba to chase his dream to be a professional boxer (and be paid like one). His first fight, against Juan Carlos Burgos, should help him learn how he compares with other contenders.
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Cuban Boxer Andy Cruz Is Training as a Pro in the US
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Cruz won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics for Cuba. Now he’s learning to fight like a professional in Philadelphia.
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With Crawford-Spence, Boxing Gets a Marquee Matchup It Has Longed For
The New York Times – Sports:
Crawford and Spence have talked about fighting for years. Now that they’ve agreed on a bout, they’re hoping it draws an audience beyond the usual fans of the sport.
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Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport
The New York Times – Sports:
Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday.
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Haney and Lomachenko Give Lightweight Boxing Another Close Bout
The New York Times – Sports:
Devin Haney won, but plenty of people thought Vasiliy Lomachenko should have. The tight matchup opens up options in boxing’s deep lightweight division.