{"id":201419,"date":"2025-10-15T08:50:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/201419\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:50:07","slug":"benavidez-aint-beating-no-bud-crawford-at-168","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/201419\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBenavidez Ain\u2019t Beating No Bud Crawford At 168\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tim Bradley says David Benavidez would lose to undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford if he were to move back down to 168.<\/p>\n

Crawford\u2019s Complexity Factor<\/p>\n

Bradley states that he re-watched Benavidez\u2019s fight against former IBF 168-lb champion Caleb Plant from March 2023, and believes Crawford is too complex for him. He\u2019d take advantage of the mistakes that he made in his fight with Plant to defeat him.<\/p>\n

The Weight Drain Problem<\/p>\n

It would be difficult for Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) to return to 168, as he\u2019s been campaigning at 175 since 2024. Draining back down to his old weight class at super middleweight would take a lot out of him.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Benavidez was at 168 again, he ain\u2019t beating no Bud Crawford. Nope, he ain\u2019t beating Crawford,\u201d said Tim Bradley on his channel<\/a>. \u201cShakur was right. He always said it. \u2018Benavidez can\u2019t beat him.’\u201d<\/p>\n

If Benavidez fought as poorly as he did in the first five rounds against Caleb Plant in 2023, Crawford would have a good shot at beating him. The problem is, Crawford isn\u2019t as big, young, or dangerous enough on offense to get away with what Plant was against Benavidez.<\/p>\n

Crawford doesn\u2019t like getting hit and would take fewer risks to land his shots compared to what Plant was doing in his loss to Benavidez. All the running around Crawford did in his narrow win over Canelo Alvarez on September 13th wouldn\u2019t get the job done against \u2018The Mexican Monster.\u2019<\/p>\n

Why Bud Would Make Him Pay<\/p>\n

\u201cThe size, though. This is a dude that knows how to use his size, and he puts that pressure on you. He makes a lot of mistakes. Somebody with the complexity of Crawford is going to see all the mistakes and make him pay for them. And, it\u2019s all about making him pay often. I would never bet against Crawford because I know what that man is made of,\u201d said Benavidez.<\/p>\n

Crawford wasn\u2019t taking chances against the low-output Canelo, and he would have to throw more punches if he fought Benavidez if he wanted to win. The hit and run wouldn\u2019t get the job done for Bud. It would be admirable if Terence were to fight aggressively like he did against Israil Madrimov and Errol Spence.<\/p>\n

We didn\u2019t see that version of Crawford in the Canelo fight, and we\u2019d see even less against Benavidez due to his size and volume.<\/p>\n

Dan Ambrose has followed boxing since 2011, sharing his passion for the sport\u2019s biggest stars and battles.<\/p>\n

Dan Ambrose has been a leading voice at Boxing News 24 for years, known for his no-nonsense takes on the sport. Love him or hate him, Dan has built a strong following thanks to his outspoken analysis, direct opinions, and in-depth coverage of the global boxing scene.<\/p>\n

His articles often spark debate among fans, as he isn\u2019t afraid to challenge popular narratives or question fighters\u2019 performances. Alongside his opinion pieces, Dan provides fight news, previews, and post-fight breakdowns that give readers both detail and perspective.<\/p>\n

Boxing News 24<\/a> \u00bb \u201cHe Ain\u2019t Beating No Bud Crawford\u201d \u2014 Tim Bradley Says Benavidez Would Lose If He Dropped Back Down to 168<\/p>\n

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