2<\/p>\n The performance and victory over Canelo solidified Crawford’s status as one of the best boxers of all timeCredit: Getty<\/p>\n As ‘Bud’ became the first male three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era, he also extended his unbeaten record to 42-0.<\/p>\n Attention immediately turned to what Crawford would do next, as the 37-year-old was anticipated to be retiring after his super-fight with Canelo<\/a>.<\/p>\n Although, he has since hinted at the possibility of dropping down to into the 160lbs division.<\/a><\/p>\n While Crawford’s next move is unknown, UFC<\/a> lightweight champion Topuria is chasing a sensational a crossover bout with Crawford.<\/p>\n Terence Crawford hints at weight switch to make further history after retirement admission<\/p>\n In an interview with Titan Play, legendary boxer Jones Jr has revealed that he thinks Crawford should give the 28-year-old a chance if he opts to remain active.<\/p>\n The four-weight world champion said: \u201cI think he will retire. <\/p>\n “If he retires next, it\u2019d be the best thing. <\/p>\n “Had I retired after I beat Antonio Tarver the first time, we wouldn\u2019t be having conversations about the greatest of all time. And we still shouldn\u2019t, because facts are facts.<\/p>\n \u201cBut if Crawford does anything more, that\u2019s what he should do [fight Ilia Topuria]. <\/p>\n “He deserves the reward at this time. <\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Crawford’s most recent win also saw him join\u00a0an\u00a0elite group of five-weight world championsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “Look how long he waited before he got the attention he has now. He deserves one more of those. If anything, that\u2019s what he should do.\u201d<\/p>\n Is Terence Crawford likely to fight Ilia Topuria?<\/p>\n At the start of the month, Topuria made the bold statement that he would put Crawford ‘to sleep in the first contact’<\/a> if they were to meet in the boxing ring.<\/p>\n The American responded to the knockout claim from the UFC champ with some choice words, saying he must be ‘drunk’ to believe he could beat him.<\/a><\/p>\n Since then, the pair have been embroiled in a verbal back-and-forth.<\/p>\n Although should a formal offer to fight materialise, it seems that a bout between the two champs is unlikely to get over the line.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/terence-crawford-reacts-final-bell-1023639881.jpg\")
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