Terence Crawford Rejects $200 Million Two-Fight Deal Amid Retirement
Terence Crawford has reportedly turned down a lucrative two-fight deal worth $200 million, as confirmed by Conor McGregor, who attempted to lure him back into the ring.
Terence Crawford has been accused of rejecting a two-fight deal that would have netted him $200 million, according to UFC star Conor McGregor. The proposal, which included a boxing match against Crawford and an MMA bout against McGregor, was presented by Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh.
During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, McGregor revealed that he reached out to Crawford with the offer, stating, "I got on the phone, 'What’s the craic, Terence? It’s the Mac Daddy. We’ve got a big deal for you.' However, Crawford declined, saying, 'I don’t want to be kicked by you. No way.' This decision comes after Crawford's retirement following his monumental victory over Canelo Alvarez, where he became the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Crawford's reluctance to engage in crossover bouts is not surprising, as he has previously turned down various lucrative offers, including a rematch with Alvarez. The trend of crossover fights has gained traction, evidenced by recent matchups involving Oleksandr Usyk and Francis Ngannou. However, fans are likely more interested in seeing Crawford compete against elite boxers rather than in mixed martial arts.
Meanwhile, former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. has shared insights on his financial stability, stating, "I never touched the principal. I’m just living off the interest." Spence, who is preparing for a comeback fight against Tim Tszyu on July 26, emphasizes that his return to the ring is not driven by financial necessity, but rather on his own terms.
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