‘The Truth’ Terence Crawford recently made a sensational comeback after a yearlong hiatus. And his recent comeback fight against David Avanesyan was impressive, to say the least. However, what stood out was the brutal 6th-round knockout that quickly downed Avanesyan. In fact, fans took to social media to specially talk about the KO.
Crawford faced Avanesyan at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska on December 10, 2022. Notably, he was last seen in a twelve-round tango against Shawn Porter on November 10, 2022.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Moreover, this fight also saw Crawford defending his WBO welterweight title.
Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan: Knockout victory
The fight saw both Terence Crawford and David Avanesyan start slow by pacing around and deducing each other’s moves. However, things quickly turned around as Crawford took to offense. In the sixth round, he hit Avanesyan with a left hook-right hook combo, knocking him out cold.
It is worth noting that this was Crawford’s 10th consecutive knockout victory.
via Getty
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 14: Terence Crawford and Bob Arum post fight after his victory over Kell Brook for the WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand Conference Center on November 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
In the post-fight interview, Crawford spoke about Avanesyan, saying, “I was just warming up in the earlier rounds. I started picking up the pace, planting my feet. And I caught him with a hook. We knew what he was gonna bring to the table. We knew he was gonna go back and forth between orthodox and southpaw.”
Moreover, it is said that this fight might be a prelude to his fight against Errol Spence Jr.
Fans share their thoughts on Crawford’s knockout victory
Boxing fans were intrigued to see Crawford’s knockout victory. Moreover, a lot of fans took to social media to talk about the same.
That was a good fight Avenyasan put up a good fight; and then bam out of nowhere Crawford puts out his lights.
— Mons Deangelo (@MonsDeangelo) December 11, 2022
I think that’s where the term “lightning strikes” came from. You can’t even see what happened.
— Jeff Gambino (@Husker_AustinTX) December 11, 2022
That punch was so quick, had to see it from the other angle. 😬
— KingJams (@RealKingJams) December 11, 2022
A lot of fans were impressed by the speed of Crawford’s knockout punch. And they even went on to refer to it as ‘lightning strikes’.
He would not get that lucky with @ErrolSpenceJr
— Willie Mafia (@UndesFightNight) December 11, 2022
I feel sad that still people think Crawford will beat spence…We all Gon see..Spence ain't no Uber eats driver man
— Gottagetthebag (@WilliamOcean_) December 11, 2022
Meanwhile, a few fans were sure that Crawford would not be able to recreate the magic against Spence Jr.
Crawford a bum … that’s what happens when you don’t try to challenge yourself in your career
— Frank Lopez (@lopezf465) December 11, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Somebody tell Terrence Crawford fight somebody worth bragging about
— Lee (@leetwin24) December 11, 2022
Similarly, some fans even pressed Crawford to challenge himself and fight a boxer ‘worth bragging about’.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY – Boxing News Roundup (December 4, 2022): Fury Dominates Chisora in a Trilogy, Tristan Tate Invites Paul in Exchange for a Bugatti and More
How impressive was Crawford’s knockout? Do let us know in the comments below.
