And with the boxing world now the Nebraska native\u2019s oyster, Crawford has been linked with a host of high-profile bouts next, whether at super middleweight or a return to his welterweight stomping grounds.<\/p>\n
However, a former foe of Canelo has suggested a rather interesting leftfield clash for Crawford next if he elects to leave super middleweight after his stunning cameo.<\/p>\n
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Photo by Chris Unger\/TKO Worldwide LLC via Getty ImagesTerence Crawford urged to chase historic Dmitry Bivol clash<\/p>\n
Adding the undisputed super middleweight crown to his mantle with his win over Canelo, Omaha technician Crawford had previously held the same distinction at both welterweight and light welterweight during his pomp.<\/p>\n
And with fights against the likes of David Benavidez, as well as a rematch with Canelo floated already<\/a>, Crawford has also been urged to consider a pairing with a certain British talent<\/a> who has run roughshod at 168lbs.<\/p>\n However, former foe of Canelo, Russian veteran Sergey Kovalev, has suggested Crawford should now leap to light heavyweight and secure a showdown with undisputed kingpin Dmitry Bivol<\/a> next.<\/p>\n \u201c(Dmitry) Bivol,\u201d Kovalev told Seconds Out when asked who Crawford should fight next. \u201c\u2026Very interesting to watch this fight, but I\u2019m rooting for both, we will see.<\/p>\n \u201cThe fight will show who is the best, but yeah, let\u2019s do this fight,\u201d Kovalev explained. \u201cI think the world would be happy to see this fight.\u201d<\/p>\n A showdown with the undisputed Bivol would see the Russian star take on yet another super middleweight star in his gold-laden career.<\/p>\n Dmitry Bivol\u2019s win over Canelo Alvarez<\/p>\n Becoming the first fighter to defeat Canelo in a staggering nine years, Bivol scored a shutout unanimous decision win over the Mexican in just his twentieth fight in the ring.<\/p>\n