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Andre Gorges

Throwback to when Terence Crawford made his rival face plant onto the canvas with sensational KO

'Bud' is recognised as one of the leading pound-for-pound stars in the sport, having become undisputed champion at 140lbs and most recently at 147lbs in 2023.Crawford is known for his elite boxing skills and switch-hitting brilliance, but he also carries formidable power seeing him on an

The American detonated a wild overhand right which landed flush on the chin of his helpless rival who began collapsing on the ropes. It was a big moment in his career, and one which saw him push forward on his route for world title glory.Two years later after six more wins, Crawford earned his first shot against Ricky Burns in Glasgow boxing to a comfortable unanimous decision win for the WBO lightweight world title.

Crawford's moment to make history came in August 2017 when he looked to become an undisputed champion against Julius Indongo. The WBO champion had promised to defeat Spence for so many years, and the performance delivered cemented his name as one of the sport's modern greats.Crawford floored his rival three times en route to a devastating stoppage, as the referee deemed Spence unable to continue.It saw the incredible talent cement his name in history as a three-weight world champion and a two-weight undisputed champion.

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