Mistaken identities are not uncommon in the combat sports world. But this one takes the cake! At UFC 306, held in the dazzling Las Vegas Sphere, an amusing mix-up had fans doing double-takes. The event was star-studded, with celebrities and athletes filling the arena. Among the notable attendees was boxing champ Terence Crawford.
‘Bud’ sat cage-side with Saudi boxing bigshot His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. But when the cameras panned to Crawford, the UFC broadcasters dropped a hilarious bombshell. They labeled him as none other than famous rap icon Kendrick Lamar!
The undisputed welterweight king was confused for the rap superstar. UFC CEO Dana White, ever the diplomat, tried to smooth things over. He admitted Terence Crawford did bear a resemblance to Lamar.
Meanwhile, as this comedy of errors unfolded, Crawford had his eye on bigger prizes. He was busy calling out boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican star beat Edgar Berlanga via unanimous decision at the T-Mobile arena.
Fans React To Misidentification Of Terence Crawford
UFC 306 was in full swing at the Las Vegas Sphere. The crowd was buzzing, fighters were brawling, and celebrities were dotting the audience. Among them sat Crawford, boxing’s undisputed welterweight champ. But the UFC broadcast team drops a bombshell as they introduce ‘Bud‘ as Kendrick Lamar!
Crawford’s got great skills, but spitting rhymes? That’s a whole different kind of ring! The internet exploded with fans ‘ reactions as they couldn’t resist weighing in on this hilarious mix-up. Some saw the humorous side of the mix-up, while others blamed the somewhat ‘boring’ fights for the lapse of judgment. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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Crawford himself took it all in stride. He posted the screenshot with a cheeky “Damn Kendrick Lamar” caption on his Instagram story. This whole episode serves as a reminder that even in the high-stakes world of combat sports, there’s always room for a good laugh.
