Remember when crossover fights were all the rage? Well, it seems Conor McGregor tried to keep that flame alive. He reportedly offered Crawford a two-fight deal – one in boxing, one in MMA. But here’s where things get interesting. ‘Bud,’ known for his sharp jabs and even sharper wit, said, “Thanks, but no thanks.” The man who once boasted he could take on McGregor in the octagon suddenly got cold feet.
Crawford, who was recently mistaken for Kendrick Lamar, spilled the beans in a recent interview with ‘Bernie Tha Boxer’. He admitted to chatting with McGregor about the potential matchup. But when it came to stepping into the cage, Crawford’s bravado took a nosedive. He flat-out refused the offer.
”I told Conor [McGregor], ‘Hell no’. They called me and they offered me the fight and me and Conor got on the phone and started trying to figure something out. And I told him, ‘Man I ain’t getting into no octagon with you so you can be kicking me and elbow me and sh*t.”
Terence Crawford’s honesty here is appreciable. He even joked about not wanting to get kicked and elbowed, which is a smart decision, as Boxing and MMA are two very different sports.
McGregor, ever the showman, reportedly took Crawford’s refusal in stride. He even praised Crawford for respecting his sport. It remains to be seen whether Crawford will ever try his hand at MMA or stick to his Boxing career.
Fight Fans Reacted To Terence Crawford’s Refusal To Fight Conor McGregor
The combat sports world is no stranger to shocking revelations, but this one’s a real doozy. Crawford spilled the beans, saying he flat-out told McGregor he was not fighting him in the octagon.
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The internet exploded with reactions. Some fans praised Terence Crawford for his honesty and respect for the MMA sport. Others called him a ‘chicken,’ saying he backed out when the fight became real. Some other fans believed that ‘Bud‘ should have taken the fight solely because of the money involved. Here are some reactions from fight fans:
As the dust settles, one thing’s clear: Terence Crawford’s honesty has earned him respect. In a world of trash talk and bravado, it’s refreshing to see a fighter admit his limitations. Now it remains to be seen what is next for these two. Will McGregor find another boxing champ to challenge? Or will they surprise fans with a special announcement soon? Only time will tell.
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