“And I Believe Rihanna Will Still Be My Wife”: After Saying He Could Beat Prime Floyd Mayweather, Terence Crawford Confronted With Reality Check by Fans

In the world of boxing, there are certain matchups that capture the attention and imagination of fans worldwide. One such clash that has been eagerly anticipated is the showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. These two welterweight champions are set to face off on July 29th in a fight that promises to be a battle for undisputed glory.

While the focus is currently on the impending clash with Spence, Crawford’s ambitions extend beyond this bout. The Nebraska native has long dreamed of facing boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., believing that he could have been the one to hand ‘Money’ his first defeat. Although this hypothetical matchup will never come to fruition, the WBO champion was certainly confident in his chances against ‘TBE’.

In an episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game when asked who would have won their hypothetical showdown, ‘Bud’ came out with a swift reply. “Me,” he said. However, Crawford’s declaration came as a surprise to many, considering Mayweather’s accomplishments in the sport.  In addition, fans wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on Crawford’s assertion with many arguing in ‘Money’s’ favor.

Fans dismiss Terence Crawford claiming he could beat a prime Mayweather

A user mocked the WBO champion claiming that if Crawford believes he could beat Mayweather, he believed that pop-icon Rihanna was his wife.

Another user named Andrew Mikhail pointed out that 50 other men also believed that they could beat Mayweather in a boxing match.

Moreover, a user told ‘Bud’ to focus on his fight with Spence rather than thinking about hypothetical matchups.

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However, one user felt that this would be Mayweather’s hardest fight till date.

Lastly, one user defended Crawford and praised him for his self-belief. He also touted the WBO champ as one of the best fighters of his generation.

While there were a few supporters who defended Crawford’s confidence and expressed curiosity about how such a hypothetical matchup would play out, the majority of fan reactions were firmly rooted in the belief that Crawford would have no chance against “Money” Mayweather in his prime.

However, as the sport of boxing continues to captivate fans around the world, discussions and debates like these are inevitable. They add to the excitement and anticipation surrounding future matchups, while also showcasing the passion and knowledge of the boxing community.

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