What more can he really do after becoming 3x undisputed? He’s about to be 38 this year so he definitely doesn’t have much time left before he retires. He did say that he’s open to moving down to 160. Is there really any other meaningful fights before he calls it quits? It seems like the only fights he can do is either defending the titles at 168 or move down to 160 and perhaps fight someone like Janibek Alimkhanuly.
Would be nice if ennis went up and whipped alimkhanuly to make that a viable fight for crawford to become 6 division champ
Only reasonable route I think Bud should take is move down 160 and grab all the belts from there. He’ll definitely put a bit more life into that division. Boots, Ortiz, Fundora, or Murtazaliev can try and move up to 160 to challenge Bud if they’re up for it.
I think they'll push for the rematch as it's the biggest money maker and by quite a margin. Would love to see him fight Benavidez (and Al Cheik is pushing for it it seems) but doubtful Crawford will pursue it (and in all honesty, he should not be expected to do so considering the big size difference). J Bek at 160 would be would be the best option but has no mainstream appeal
Bud should move down to 160 fight CHARLO yes a TUNE UP and easy one in February.....see how he feels...either move back to 154 for the Boots fight, or have him move up to 160.
There's a few fights left for him but none of them would mean anywhere near as much as beating Nelo. If not retirement, I'd like to see him back in the mix at 154.
A super fight between the long awaited Boots vs Ortiz should take place next year and then the winner faces Bud @ 160 or perhaps even at a catch weight.
