Former undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford may have won every fight in the ring thus far. However, there was a time early in his career when a life-threatening incident nearly derailed his journey—and robbed the boxing world of a future legend. For Crawford, the memory of that ordeal remains deeply personal and sensitive.
Yet, a recent exchange with a fan appears to have resurfaced those painful memories, opening old wounds in the process. Rolling back time to 2008, when Crawford was a mere prospect with a professional record of 4-0. Times were humbler back then, away from the glitz and glamor associated with being a two-weight undisputed champion.
Surrounded by a handful of friends, ‘Bud’ was shooting dice under the glow of streetlights. A few rounds in, he had made some money and was satisfied with his winnings. Deciding to call it a night, he headed back to his 1986 Pontiac Cutlass Supreme. Instead of driving off, he lingered in the car, counting his profits—a decision he would come to regret.
Suddenly, a loud bang shattered the quiet night. A nine-millimeter bullet pierced through the rear window of his car, striking Crawford just behind the ear. Blood began to pour from the wound, but Crawford managed to drive himself to the hospital. There, he endured an agonizing wait of over five hours before finally receiving stitches.
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Harrowing as it is, Crawford had lived through it! However, after a clip of ‘Bud’ wrestling someone during the Steven Nelson vs Diego Pacecho event in Las Vegas surfaced on X, one fan reopened Crawford’s wounds. The user commented on the clip, “Every day I understand more & more why this n***a got shot in the head.”
The unnecessary reminder of his past surrounded by gangs and violence didn’t sit well with Crawford, who retorted, “Every day I understand that you n***as is internet thugs.” The user came back with a response, suggesting he meant it as a complement to highlight people “can’t fight you fair cuz you’re Super***a.”
However, Crawford didn’t see it that way, writing, “Idk how you see a person getting shot is giving a compliment yall my people gotta do better.” Regardless, today, Crawford has bigger things to worry about—his potential blockbuster fight against Canelo Alvarez.
‘Bo Mac’ on rehydration clause for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, has dismissed the need for a rehydration clause in the potential super middleweight clash against Canelo Alvarez. Despite the significant size disparity—Canelo being a natural 168-pounder and Crawford recently moving up to 154 pounds—BoMac is confident in his fighter’s skills.
“We don’t give a damn about that, you can only get so big,” McIntyre told Ring Magazine. “If you get too big, then that is on him. I love Terence’s chances.” Rehydration clauses often limit how much weight a fighter can regain after the weigh-in, but Crawford’s team isn’t interested in such restrictions.
“That’s some bulls****, that is some weak s****,” BoMac added. “You accepted the fight, let’s fight as men.” This decision underscores Crawford’s confidence, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown without excuses, as both fighters prepare to meet on even terms.
That said, the user on social media definitely was prying at a wound Terence Crawford didn’t want to think about anymore. The exchange between the two just goes to show there are always some lines fans should avoid crossing. What did you think about their exchange?
