3<\/p>\n Thurman wants to face Crawford but it could depend on victory over FundoraCredit: Getty<\/p>\n ‘Bud’ has teased several next moves including potential retirement, or a continuation of his time in the sport with a history-chasing stint in a new division, 160lbs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Regardless of what remains, Crawford has been inundated with call-outs after emerging as arguably the biggest superstar in the sport right now.<\/p>\n Having quickly dipped his toes into the 154lbs division with a victory over Israil Madrimov last year, questions have been asked as to whether he could make a new pursuit at undisputed glory in a fourth weight class.<\/p>\n And Thurman, a big name stateside with opponents on his resume including Manny Pacquiao<\/a>, believes he is the man to welcome Crawford back.<\/p>\n He said: “Thurman versus Crawford, I still think he wants to come back down. I still think that\u2019s something for us.<\/p>\n \u201cWe should we should run it. Step in one time with the ‘One Time’, I think I can entice Bud a little bit.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know what entices him these days, but I feel like maybe, just maybe, the green belt might entice him just a little bit.”<\/p>\n Thurman is back in the sport after a hiatus following defeat to Pacquiao.<\/p>\n After return victory against Brock Jarvis in March, Thurman has now secured a shot at a world title, when he takes on Sebastian Fundora<\/a> in a rescheduled clash in January.<\/p>\n But the American will need to ensure he is the victor against his giant opponent, if he is to have any chance of bringing Crawford back down to 154lbs.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Thurman has experience fighting boxing legends, and would take a bout with Crawford in a heartbeatCredit: GettyWhat and who is next for Terence Crawford?<\/p>\n For now, Crawford is taking time away from the squared circle to focus on his family.<\/p>\n But the American legend has already met with Turki Alalshikh<\/a> regarding his next step.<\/p>\n The pair teased an announcement in the future, but the current undisputed king remained coy as to his next move.<\/p>\n A raft of options is on the table including his own self-proposed plan to move to 160lbs.<\/p>\n By the time he returns, Janibek Alimkhanuly could possess the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.<\/p>\n That is because he is set to attempt to unify the division with a planned clash against Erislandy Lara in December.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Crawford is the man in demand after making further historyCredit: Getty<\/p>\n![\"Thurman](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761201552_778_GettyImages-2232932998.jpg\")
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