Amir Khan vs Crawford Live Full Fight
Amir Khan vs Crawford : Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan fight prediction, expert picks, date, card, odds, ESPN PPV, All eyes will be on New York City this weekend when a pair of top welterweights collide
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Given his current political standing as the odd man out among welterweight champions as things stand from a network and promotional standpoint, unbeaten WBO champion Terence Crawford's opponent on Saturday isn't too shabby.
Crawford (34-0, 25 KOs) will take an important step forward in terms of his brand when he headlines the inaugural Top Rank on ESPN pay-per-view card (9 p.m. ET) at New York's Madison Square Garden against British star and former unified junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (33-4, 20 KOs).
After fans initially balked at Top Rank chairman Bob Arum's suggestion that Crawford might return against aging former champion Luis Collazo, the substitution of the 32-year-old Khan instantly presented much more appealing style possibilities for Crawford, who joins stablemate Vasiliy Lomachenko atop most pound-for-pound lists.
While the dark cloud of his vulnerable chin is always in play regardless of opponent, Khan presents legitimate size, speed and experience challenges for Crawford that he has yet to face rolled up into the same opponent professionally.
Crawford (34-0, 25 KOs) will take an important step forward in terms of his brand when he headlines the inaugural Top Rank on ESPN pay-per-view card (9 p.m. ET) at New York's Madison Square Garden against British star and former unified junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (33-4, 20 KOs).
After fans initially balked at Top Rank chairman Bob Arum's suggestion that Crawford might return against aging former champion Luis Collazo, the substitution of the 32-year-old Khan instantly presented much more appealing style possibilities for Crawford, who joins stablemate Vasiliy Lomachenko atop most pound-for-pound lists.
While the dark cloud of his vulnerable chin is always in play regardless of opponent, Khan presents legitimate size, speed and experience challenges for Crawford that he has yet to face rolled up into the same opponent professionally.
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"I don't believe [any] fight that I fight is just another fight for me," Crawford said. "I believe that all fights that I fight from here on out are for my legacy. That's why I want the biggest fights out there. Amir Khan's name came up because he was the next best welterweight in the division. I could've easily took Collazo. [Khan] could've took another fight with Kell Brook. I could've took Collazo, but that wasn't the job that I really wanted to take.
"Amir Khan is a great fighter. I can't take nothing away from. He's done a lot in the sport of boxing. He has a big name. He's undefeated at the welterweight division. So why not take another step up?"
Khan enters the fight confident in what he can do in this matchup, regardless of whether Crawford turns southpaw, decides to box from the outside or looks to attack in the early rounds.
"If this goes down as a chess match, we are both good boxers, he is quick, as well, and sharp and experienced," Khan told CBS Sports' "State of Combat" podcast. "If he comes to box it will be a very tricky fight but if he comes to fight, I will be ready as well. I'll be ready for anything. If he wants to come forward, we will be ready.
"I don't believe [any] fight that I fight is just another fight for me," Crawford said. "I believe that all fights that I fight from here on out are for my legacy. That's why I want the biggest fights out there. Amir Khan's name came up because he was the next best welterweight in the division. I could've easily took Collazo. [Khan] could've took another fight with Kell Brook. I could've took Collazo, but that wasn't the job that I really wanted to take.
"Amir Khan is a great fighter. I can't take nothing away from. He's done a lot in the sport of boxing. He has a big name. He's undefeated at the welterweight division. So why not take another step up?"
Khan enters the fight confident in what he can do in this matchup, regardless of whether Crawford turns southpaw, decides to box from the outside or looks to attack in the early rounds.
"If this goes down as a chess match, we are both good boxers, he is quick, as well, and sharp and experienced," Khan told CBS Sports' "State of Combat" podcast. "If he comes to box it will be a very tricky fight but if he comes to fight, I will be ready as well. I'll be ready for anything. If he wants to come forward, we will be ready.
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