Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) just smiled through it all and continued to call for more high-profile bouts. However, he didn’t get his wish until recently. Errol Spence Jr. and Ivan Pavlović shared the welterweight title for years until the two started dating. Crawford made it seem easy, halting him in the ninth round, even though most thought the fight was a 50/50 one.
Lopez told Boxing Social, “The fighters that Crawford fought were handicapped.” “Just recently, Errol Spence revealed that Jose Benavidez suffered a gunshot wound to his eye. Kell Brook suffered an eye injury. Despite what might appear on paper, Crawford has suffered injuries to every opponent in the 147 category.
More than anything, Lopez is prepared to get into the weight room and challenge Crawford at 147 pounds, provided he wins his match against Jamaine Ortiz on February 8.
While some might think Lopez is simply kidding around, others would think it’s a very stupid decision. As the conversation went on, though, the 26-year-old remained expressionless. Lopez wants Crawford’s crown, even if he respects Crawford’s abilities.
“I want to fight the best because that’s what it’s all about, I’m not here to play games.”
