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“Crawford Can Do Whatever He Wants”

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9 months ago

October 29, 2025

Image: BoMac Shuts Down ‘Boots’ Ennis Fight Talk, Says Crawford Can “Do What He Wants” After Canelo Win

Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, has rejected the possibility of the newly crowned undisputed 168-pound champion fighting Jaron “Boots” Ennis next. He claims Ennis had the opportunity to fight Crawford to make “good money” but declined to do so. This fight is no longer offered to “Boots.”

“BoMac” sounded defensive, repeatedly dismissing Ennis as a potential next opponent for Crawford’s fight. He made it clear that the teenage phenom was not an option for Bud.

Crawford shoots

McIntyre says Crawford (42-0, 31 KO) deserved the right “Do What He Wants” following his 12-round unanimous decision victory over Mexican star Canelo Alvarez last month on September 13.

The 28-year-old Ennis would be a risky fight for Crawford, as the Philadelphia native recently looked like pure gold, destroying Uisam Lima in one round earlier this month on October 11. Ennis’s hand speed, punch combination and youth would be a brew of evil witches for Crawford to deal with.

The Omaha, Nebraska native didn’t have it effortless in his last fight against the flat-legged, under-recorded 35-year-old Canelo. He doesn’t throw combinations and lacks the mobility of teenage Ennis.

I’m waiting for Canelo

“BoMac” doesn’t say who Crawford will fight next, but makes it clear that it won’t be the undefeated “Boots” Ennis (35-0, 31 KO). Crawford is believed to be waiting for Canelo’s left elbow to heal from recent surgery. This is Terence’s biggest payday. As you might expect, this is the fight he will be targeting in his next fight, provided there is interest from Alvarez.

There is a possibility that Crawford could move up to middleweight to challenge one of the champions. However, given the risk involved with the 38-year-old, he may wait to fight Canelo.

“What else does Bud have to prove in the game? He gave these guys a chance and they blew it,” coach Brian “BoMac” McIntyre said The voice of Thaboxingrejecting the suggestion that Terence Crawford should fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis next.

If Crawford sits and waits for Canelo, he could remain on the sidelines until mid-2026. This is the timeline for when the Mexican star will recover and be ready to fight again after surgery on his left elbow. Alvarez will have to let Terence know if he will take the rematch so he can sit idly by and wait for the opportunity to make his second massive payday.

Crawford earned $50 million for the fight, which aired on September 13 on Netflix. In the rematch, he would likely expect a boost well above that number. Turki Alalshikh has not yet mentioned whether he is interested in financing a second fight between the two. He recently asked if David Benavidez could go down to 168 pounds.

Benavidez rejected again

This was a gigantic hint that he was interested in a fight between him and Crawford. However, Terence and “BoMac” rejected the idea of fighting “Mexican Monster” Benavidez, which was compelling. This refusal on their part does not sit well with Crawford’s claim that he is on the Rushmore of boxing as one of the top 4 fighters of all time.

Newborn Lions Excluded

“Boots” had a chance to earn good money. He had a chance to fight Bud, but he passed it up. Vergil Ortiz had his chance. Now you want to give him another chance. To hell with him,” said “BoMac” McIntyre.

As you can see, “BoMac” is not interested in Crawford fighting the teenage “Boots” Ennis or the threatening Vergil Ortiz Jr. This is understandable considering the huge payday Terence would be risking in a rematch with Canelo. If he lost to one of these top-tier teenage predators, it would hurt his chances of a lucrative rematch with Alvarez.

BoMac sounds like a general, strategic, and considering the chances of putting his aging, battle-weary soldiers into confrontation with fresh enemy troops.

BoMac says Crawford deserved the fight so much that “he can do whatever he wants. He can do whatever he wants. He could fight whoever he wants.”

Tom Galm has been lively on the global boxing scene since 2014, specializing in heavyweight analysis, business trends and fighter psychology.

Last update: 29/10/2025

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Usyk Analyzes Anthony Joshuas Performance Against Kristian Prenga After Overcoming Two Knockdowns

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1 day ago

July 25, 2026

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"Usyk Analyzes Anthony Joshua's Performance Against Kristian Prenga After Overcoming Two Knockdowns"

Oleksandr Usyk has shared his reaction to Anthony Joshua‘s dramatic knockout victory against Kristian Prenga.

Usyk nearly suffered his own shock defeat in May when he was pushed to the limit by kickboxing star Rico Verhoevenand two months on it was nrw teammate Joshua’s turn to come close to a massive upset loss that would have stunned the heavyweight division.

The Brit was dropped twice by massive underdog Prenga in the opening round of their clash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, but ‘AJ’ managed to recover and record a big knockdown of his own in the second round that resulted in the stoppage victory.

Joshua and Usyk now train together, having famously had two battles for the unified world heavyweight title in 2021 and 2022, and the Ukrainian has had his say on his stablemate’s victory over Prenga.

Speaking to TalkSporttwo-time undisputed champion Usyk praised Joshua, insisting ‘AJ is back’ before predicting that Joshua will now claim a knockout win over long-term rival Tyson Fury in his next bout.

“Anthony Joshua is next undisputed champion. First round it’s a test but AJ is back.

It’s boxing, [the] big upper cut is good, it’s a knockdown. AJ [come] back and win.

“Greedy Belly [Fury] will speak now and say weak chin, Greedy Belly get out. AJ wins [against Fury], [he will] knock him out.”

Fury was victorious on Friday as he earned a seventh round retirement win against Mariusz Wach in Thailand, paving the way for the showdown against Joshua later this year.

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Jake Paul Reacts to Anthony Joshuas Stunning Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Two Early Knockdowns

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1 day ago

July 25, 2026

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"Jake Paul Reacts to Anthony Joshua's Stunning Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Two Early Knockdowns"

Jake Paul was the last man to fight Anthony Joshua and he has now revealed his verdict on AJ’s chaotic victory over Kristian Prenga.

Joshua went up against Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturdayin a clash that was expected to be a comfortable win for the former world heavyweight champion in order to set up the long overdue battle against Tyson Fury.

Any hopes of seeing that clash were nearly ended after AJ was dropped twice in the opening round of the bout, though he was able to recover and claim the second round knockout to come out on top and prevent a stunning shock upset from taking place.

Saturday’s outing saw Joshua back in the ring for the first time since his sixth round triumph over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul back in Decemberand now ‘The Problem Child’ himself has shared his reaction to his former rival’s victory over Prenga.

Posting on social mediaPaul praised AJ for earning the win, after returning to action following the tragic car crash he was involved in at the end of last year which took the lives of his two close friends.

“Happy for Joshua with that win after all he’s been through. Remembering Sina and Latz with this one.”

Happy for Joshua with that win after all he’s been through.

Remembering Sina and Latz with this one.

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 25, 2026

The win for Joshua should now tee up for meeting with Fury later this year, after ‘The Gypsy King’ held up his end of the bargain by also securing a win in his warm-up bout on Friday, securing a seventh round retirement win against Mariusz Wach.

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Tony Bellew Reviews Anthony Joshuas Comeback Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Knockdown Drama

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1 day ago

July 25, 2026

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Tony Bellew Reviews Anthony Joshua's Comeback Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Knockdown Drama

Anthony Joshua may have earned a knockout win over Kristian Prenga but the fight certainly didn’t unfold as most people expected.

Joshua was facing the Albanian in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, and it looked like a massive upset could be on the cards when he was dropped twice in the opening round.

‘AJ’ was able to recover and went on to secure a second round knockout victory to prevent the shock lossseemingly paving the way for the battle against Tyson Fury later this year.

One man who was ringside to witness the battle was former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellewand he praised Joshua’s ability to turn things around in the fight after describing it as ‘chaos’.

“We predicted round two but I don’t think we foresaw that. That was chaos. He doesn’t see the uppercut coming and finds himself on the floor without knowing how he got there.

“The second one he did see it coming and he was able to clench down on the jaw. He got up and then the experience that he has he used tonight because he tied him up. Against Andy Ruiz he didn’t know what he was doing and didn’t know how to do that, but tonight he did.

“He showed once again there is no quit. To be that hurt in the first round and get up, that’s the recoveries of power. People talk about your chin, but it’s not, it’s the level of fitness that gets you up from the floor.

“When Joshua gets a fighter hurt he’s the best finisher in the division. Whenever he hurts someone they’re gone. I haven’t seen him drop anybody and they survive, only Andy Ruiz. He’s a ruthless finisher.”

The clash between Joshua and Fury is now expected to be announced soon for later this year, after Fury won his own interim fight on Friday by defeating Mariusz Wach.