In a bold and heartfelt plea, former world 2 division world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andradehas called on his longtime friend and fellow elite boxer newly 3 division world champion who just defeated Canelo Alvarez, Terence “Bud” Crawford to break the cycle of boxing politics and give him the opportunity that’s long been denied.
Now that Crawford has cemented his legacy as the undisputed welterweight world champion and is widely recognized as the pound-for-pound king of boxing, Andrade is urging him not to follow in the footsteps of other top fighters—most notably Canelo Alvarez—who have repeatedly passed on fighting him despite his undeniable talent and undefeated run until his recent bout.
“Don’t do what Canelo and the others did,” Andrade stated. “You’re in a position of power now. You can make the fights that matter. Give me the shot to prove myself.”
Andrade, known for his slick southpaw style and elite boxing IQ, has been one of the most avoided fighters of this generation. Despite holding titles in multiple divisions, he has struggled for years to land the high-profile fights that could define his legacy. Many believe that his risk-reward ratio has kept big-name opponents away.
This public callout isn’t about rivalry—it’s about opportunity, respect, and legacy. Andrade and Crawford have shared mutual respect over the years, but as boxing history has shown, friendship doesn’t stop the best from testing themselves against the best.
For Crawford, this is a moment to define not just his greatness in the ring, but his integrity as a champion outside of it.
Will Terence Crawford answer the call and give the sport one of the most technically intriguing fights of this era?Fans and critics alike are watching closely.
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