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Dana White laughs off Kendrick Lamar-Terence Crawford UFC goof-up; fans

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Dana White laughs off Kendrick Lamar-Terence Crawford UFC goof-up; fans circle back to Bud reference in Drake diss track

The September 14 UFC 306 broadcast featured a seriously hilarious identity crisis goof-up. Boxing world champion Terence Crawford, sitting cageside at The Sphere in Las Vegas, was mistaken for Kendrick Lamar and publicly addressed as the “Grammy Award & Pulitzer Prize Winning Musician” on live TV.

Viewers quickly jumped on the meme train, unleashing comical responses to the incident on social media. Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling also participated in the rib-tickling interaction chain, tweeting: “Terence Crawford evolved into Kendrick Lamar tonight.” Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen busted a gut watching the mix-up on TV and shared the scene on X: “Yo they mistakenly thought Bud Crawford was Kendrick Lamar (crying emoji).”

Crawford, too, laughed off the erroneous instance on Instagram and showed the rapper some love by tagging him on the screengrab, with Lamar’s diss track against Drake, “Euphoria” playing along. The six-minute rap battle song ironically also name-drops Crawford, as Lamar says: “He’s Terrence Thornton, I’m Terence Crawford, yeah, I’m whoopin’ feat.”

UFC CEO Dana White responds

When asked in a post-event interview if he was expecting a text from Kendrick Lamar and Terence Crawford, UFC CEO Dana White cheekily said that he had spoken to Crawford about the identity crisis blunder.

“That was pretty bad… He did kind of look like Kendrick Lamar… let’s not f**k around,” a flustered White responded while in stitches. “So when I said we had a flawless production tonight, I take that back.”

Netizens react to the Kendrick Lamar-Terence Crawford mix-up

As the TV screengrab spread like wildfire on X, formerly Twitter, Lamar swiftly started trending on the platform. Netizens cracked up, suggesting that someone was definitely getting fired after the major fumble. Some even joked that this “intentional trolling” was pre-planned, considering Lamar referred to himself as Crawford in his Drake diss track earlier this year.

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“UFC is forever goated Terrance Crawford shown as Kendrick Lamar They weren’t confused about nothing, yall just don’t listen,” a user quipped.

Another X user echoed the sentiment, “Terence Crawford may not be Kendrick Lamar, but Kendrick Lamar is Terence Crawford

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Several others agreed that UFC’s gaffe was “definitely a reference” to Lamar’s “Euphoria.” On the contrary, some questioned, “How can a company as big as The UFC get this one wrong??”

Another person interjected, “Maybe someone thought Terence is real name and Kendrick is his rap name.” Yet another netizen fumed at how people were missing the hilarity of the situation, insinuating it was all part of the plan: “Yall will really deny that grass is green cuz how could this be a mistake?”

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“He’s Crazy” Oleksandr Usyk Is Certain Who Wins Terence Crawford vs….

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“He’s Crazy” Oleksandr Usyk Is Certain Who Wins Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez Fight

Terence Crawford has made it clear that a fight against Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez is his main motivation left in the sport.

The American pound-for-pound star has been targeting the unified super-middleweight champion ever since his career defining victory over Errol Spence Jr last year

When he failed to lure the Mexican into the ring he stepped up to super-welterweight and won the WBA belt on his debut at the weight class against Israil Madrimov.

The man originally willing to financially back the Canelo clash, Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, has since removed his interest in making it happen but claimed we may never see ‘Bud’ back in the ring if he can’t land the fight.

“I don’t think Crawford will fight anyone except Canelo.

This is my opinion. This is what I feel, but it is about him. We gave him an offer for [Vergil] Ortiz and I don’t know if he will take it or not. We have an agreement to do a big fight for Ortiz if Crawford doesn’t take the fight … But I don’t think [Crawford] will take it.

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If the match-up can be made, then current unified heavyweight champion and fellow pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk told the 3 Knockdown Rule that he would expect the naturally smaller man to get his hand raised.

“I like Terence. He’s a crazy man.

Terence win. Listen, Terence is different man. Terence works on two sides. Right and left, he’s very smart man. He feels distance and space.”

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“Canelo big, yeah, good boxer, but I say, Terence. Terence can box him like a big guy.”

Whilst fans wait to see what Crawford will do next, Canelo is back in the ring on September 14 against unbeaten fighter Edger Berlanga.

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Mike Tyson “I Don’t Agree With That” Gives Honest Ringside Verdict….

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Mike Tyson “I Don’t Agree With That” Gives Honest Ringside Verdict On Terence Crawford-Madrimov

Terence Crawford became a four-division world champion at the first time of asking earlier this month.

The 36-year-old from Omaha relinquished his undisputed status at welterweight to enter the 154 ranks and face Israil Madrimov for the WBA World Title

Although Crawford ended an eleven fight stoppage streak, he did secure victory with a unanimous decision on the cards after showing flashes of his brilliance punctuated by the awkward and effective style of Madrimov.

Speaking on the Impaulsive podcast, former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson gave his verdict on the fight after sitting front row. Although he was glad ‘Bud’ got the victory, he says he shouldn’t have taken it in the first place.

“I just came from Crawford’s last fight. I thought that was a tough guy and I’m glad [Crawford] came back the last two rounds. The guy was very awkward and strong.

Crawford fights anybody – I don’t agree with that, cause you gotta look good in order to not mess up your next fight. You fight this guy and don’t look good the fans are gonna go ‘ah I don’t wanna see this, he’s not gonna look good against the next guy.’ You gotta constantly have fights that you know a fighter is gonna make you look good. The guy’s gotta pressure you.

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[Madrimov] was running around. Crawford’s not used to this kind of movement. Awkward as a motherf***er.”

‘Iron’ Mike knows the sport well, as, post-fight, interest in Crawford making a further weight jump to face super-middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez waned. Some analysts and fighters used his performance in this latest division as a measuring stick for further moves up and advised him to stay put for the foreseeable.

Crawford likely won’t listen to the advice, and it has been reported that the Canelo fight is in fact the only one he is interested in. Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh – the man behind the biggest events in the sport right now – recently said he believes ‘Bud’ will turn down an offer to face Vergil Ortiz at super-welter.

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“He’s Going To Be A Problem” Roy Jones Jr Predicts Canelo Alvarez vs….

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“He’s Going To Be A Problem” Roy Jones Jr Predicts Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford wants to test himself in the ultimate way – a two weight-class jump to face Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.

It is a fight that ‘Bud’ has wanted ever since he became the undisputed welterweight champion last summer when he dismantled Errol Spence Jr inside the distance.

Since then, he has moved up to 154lbs and won a world title at the first time of asking by beating Israil Madrimov on points earlier this month.

Canelo is also a man who has successfully moved up the weights to win tiles from super-welterweight up to light heavyweight and currently holds three of the four belts in the super-middleweight division.

He has blown hot and cold on whether or not he would face Crawford, but talks certainly won’t be happening before he steps through the ropes against Edgar Berlanga on September 14.

In the meantime, one man who knows a thing or two about moving up through the divisions to win titles is Roy Jones Jr, who did so from middleweight to heavyweight.

Speaking to Mill City Boxing, he has given his view on how the fight would go between the two pound-for-pound greats.

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“With Canelo, I like Terence, but I’m going to lean towards ‘Canelo’ with his size early but if he lets Terence get into the fight Terence going to be a problem and if Terence can deal with the size, Terence will beat him.”

He was then asked how ‘Bud’ would deal with Canelo’s power.

“That’s what I’m saying, we don’t know until we see Terence get hit, cause we haven’t seen him get hit with that power. That’s the deciding factor. If you can change Bud’s fight plan you got a chance of beating him, but if you can’t hurt him, you can’t change his fight plan, and you got problems.”

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Terence Crawford is also being linked with a fight with hot welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots Ennis which Jones thinks could be an even contest, although Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh believes the 36-year-old only wants Canelo.

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It is a Scam” Turki Alalshikh Responds To Rumours That Terence Crawford…..

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It is a Scam” Turki Alalshikh Responds To Rumours That Terence Crawford Will Face 42-Year-Old Former Champion

Terence Crawford is in the market for a dance partner after winning a world title in a fourth division earlier this month.

The 36-year-old from Omaha beat Israil Madrimov over the distance to snatch the WBA 154lbs belt in Los Angeles, proving he still has what it takes to move up weight after starting his career at 135.

His ultimate goal is now to face Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez in the 168 ranks, but the Mexican has turned down the opportunity to discuss that before his September 14 date with Edgar Berlanga.

Whether or not Alvarez takes the fight remains to be seen, having previously dismissed it but said he will sign if the price is right. Meanwhile, Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh has been looking at options for Crawford. He believes that an offer to face undefeated super-welterweight Vergil Ortiz will be rejected, as well as any other offer than doesn’t start with Canelo’s name.

Rumours recently swirled on social media that a former opponent of the unified super-middleweight champion was now in the running – Gennady Golovkin.

Kazakhstan’s Golovkin has been out of the ring since losing his trilogy battle with Canelo in September of 2022. Previously he was a two-time unified middleweight champion and heralded as one of the toughest men in the sport.

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Whilst he hasn’t officially retired and even said he has his eye on any worthwhile opportunities, at 42-years-old many fans believe they won’t see him in a ring again.

He will not be getting an offer from Alalshikh for the Crawford bout, that’s for sure – the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority took to social media to brand the rumours false.

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Crawford is enjoying his spoils for the time-being, and fans perhaps won’t know what his next move is until after Canelo-Berlanga next month.

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“It’s His Time” Shakur Stevenson Delivers ‘Truthful’ Verdict On…..

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“It’s His Time” Shakur Stevenson Delivers ‘Truthful’ Verdict On Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis: “It’s His Time”

Shakur Stevenson has discussed a potential fight between two fighters he’s close with – Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis.

Crawford finished his business at welterweight when he defeated his main rival Errol Spence Jr in a career-defining performance which saw him become undisputed champion in a second weight class.

The two men had dominated the 147 division and finally agreed terms last year to settle who was the top dog. Despite many billing the clash as a 50/50 contest before the first bell, ‘Bud’ dominated from the get go, dropping his opponent three times before getting the stoppage in the ninth.

When the pair decided to move up in weight a void was created at welterweight which Ennis was quick to fill. ‘Boots’ is now signed to Matchroom and his profile in the sport is increasing all the time.

The Philadelphia native carries power in both hands, boasts an incredible record of 29 knockouts from his 32 victories and is yet to taste defeat. His last outing saw him stop former Crawford foe David Avanesyan in the fifth – one round quicker than his rival.

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With Crawford now looking for his next opponent, fans and pundits have been calling for him to face Ennis next, even if it means the Philly native needs to move up in weight.

Speaking to DAZN Boxing, three-weight world champion Stevenson has made his feelings clear about the potential matchup – he doesn’t want to see it.

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“I’ve got nothing but love for ‘Bud’ and I’ve got nothing but love for ‘Boots’, I’m closer with Bud. It’s weird as I came up in the amateurs with ‘Boots’ and I’ve been in and around ‘Boots’ and I got mad love for him. Truthfully speaking I don’t want them to fight, I don’t want to be right there watching them fight.

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I feel like it’s two different era’s. Yeah, they’re here at the same time but it’s two different eras. Bud is here and he did his career and going to do everything he’s supposed to do and now it’s ‘Boots’ time coming behind him. They remind me of each other with their mentality, the way they switch, the way they think.”

Crawford has claimed Ennis brings little commercial value to the table and has instead been chasing a fight against Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez, although that looks off the table for now

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“They Knew Already” Eddie Hearn Reveals What The Corner Told Crawford…

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“They Knew Already” Eddie Hearn Reveals What The Corner Told Crawford Before Last Round Against Madrimov: “They Knew”

Eddie Hearn immediately made his frustrations clear after his fighter, Israil Madrimov, lost a close decision on the scorecards to Terence Crawford.

Terence Crawford made his return to the ring earlier this month after more than a year out from his career defining performance against Errol Spence Jr.

His eleven fight knockout street came to an end on his 154lb debut against Madrimov, edging a decision on points with the official scores of 116-112, 115-113, 115-113. After the fight Madrimov’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said he was ‘frustrated’ with the judging

“Yeah I was a little bit frustrated at the end, I though it was actually two 116-112’s and I don’t understand how you can only give Madrimov four rounds in that fight. 115-133 is a close fight, after ten rounds I was convinced we were up and it’s an argument as to whether Crawford won the eleventh, he definitely won the twelfth.”

Hearn said he was sitting right by Crawford’s corner and revealed they told him how important that last round wound be.

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“You saw the way he came out for the twelfth, because they told him, I was right by his corner, they knew he they had to win that last round, they knew how close that fight was and I was just a bit frustrated that it wasn’t a split or we didn’t get a little bit more respect, one of the judges has Crawford winning the last four rounds and the first four rounds and I just don’t see that, I thought Madrimov wont he fight 7-5.”

Crawford is now on the lookout for his next opponent with a fight against Vergil Ortiz wanted by Turki Alalshikh.

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‘His Tactics Exposed’ Hall Of Fame Legend Says Terence Crawford….

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 ‘His Tactics Exposed’ Hall Of Fame Legend Says Terence Crawford Got ‘Exposed’ Against Israil Madrimov

Terence Crawford is now a four-weight world champion after defeating Israil Madrimov on his debut at 154lb.

The undefeated American stepped up from welterweight, where he became undisputed after a career defining performance against Errol Spence Jr, and jumped straight into a title fight against the man many believed to be the best at super-welterweight.

The contest was a cagey affair with neither fighter letting the other have prolonged periods of success.

Crawford was taken the distance for the first time in eleven fights and edged a close victory with official scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113.

Talking to Sean Zittel about ‘Bud’s performance, Hall of Fame fighter turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya, said Crawford got ‘exposed’ that night and that Vergil Ortiz is the fighter to dethrone the 36-year-old.

“Oh Vergil has better skills, I literally think he has better skills so it’s not just the punching power.

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Yes Crawford has ring IQ like there is no tomorrow but he was exposed against Madrimov, he was exposed that night. Exposed in a way that if you change up your style, if you don’t stay in front of Crawford, ok, if you’re a target right in front of him he’ll pick you apart, but if you’re on your toes and you’re throwing your jabs and throwing your hooks and your combinations he has trouble figuring you out.

With Vergil Ortiz’ power and speed and ring generalship it can be a great fight.”

In an interview with Title Sports Network after Ortiz defeated Serhii Bohachuk on a razor thin decision having been knocked down twice, De La Hoya promised to deliver the Crawford fight to his man, if that’s what he wants.

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“I said it was fight of the year and it was fight of the year, that was a war. it was a close fight but Vergil attacked the entire night, Bohachuk deserves all the credit on the night but Vergil one. We discussed the Vergil fight with ‘His Excellency’ and if that’s what Vergil wants then that’s what we’re going to give him.”

It looks like that will be next with Turki Alalshikh making it clear that’s the fight he wants.

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“He’s Got The Goods” Tim Bradley Makes Emphatic KO Prediction For….

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“He’s Got The Goods” Tim Bradley Makes Emphatic KO Prediction For Terence Crawford-Jaron Ennis: “He’s Got The Goods”

Before Terence Crawford hangs up the gloves, fans want to see him in with Jaron Ennis.

‘Boots’ Ennis was on the rise in the welterweight division just as Crawford was completing it, dominating Errol Spence Jr to become undisputed before moving up in weight for a new challenge. He has since made his super-welterweight debut, successfully dethroning Israil Madrimov to win the WBA belt.

Should that happen, two-weight world champion turned analyst Tim Bradley told KO Artist Sports he’s backing the more experience man to come out on top, potentially by stoppage.

“There’s a guy like Boots Ennis, right? Good talented fighter, he poses a threat to Crawford but if Crawford fights him I still think that Crawford beats him. He might even knock his ass out, and that’s just coming from me, I could be wrong. However I still think Crawford has the goods to do what he needs to do to win that fight.”

The two Americans have a combined undefeated record of 73, Crawford with 31 stoppages and Ennis 29. Despite Crawford’s lack of interest in the fight, there’s no doubt that the all-American clash is one of the best match-ups in the sport in terms of talent.

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If he wants the fight ‘Boots’ will also need to move up to 154 given ‘Bud’s days at 147 are done. In fact, it is fast becoming one of the best options on the table for the four-division champion following the collapse of a potential fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, who is now playing a significant part in Crawford’s career, has expressed interest in making it happen, but his next likely opponent is Vergil Ortiz.

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Errol Spence Has No Doubt Who Wins A Prime Floyd Mayweather vs….

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Errol Spence Has No Doubt Who Wins A Prime Floyd Mayweather vs Terence Crawford Fight

Errol Spence Jr is one of few men to have shared a ring with both Floyd Mayweather Jr and Terence Crawford.

Mayweather and Crawford are both considered the best of their generation and happened to compete at the same weight – welterweight.

Spence, although he never faced Mayweather in a pro fight, sparred with ‘TBE’ during his run at 147 and the catchweight victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, with onlookers describing the gym session as a fight and nothing less.

The former 147lb unified champion’s last fight was over a year ago when he was handed his first career defeat in devastating fashion by Crawford. It was billed as a 50/50 contest before the first bell, but ‘Bud’ dominated from the get go and stopped Spence in the ninth round after three knockdowns.

Despite being outclassed by Crawford that night, when asked by Fight Hype who was the better fighter, Spence said there was a ‘big difference’ with Mayweather potentially being the best of all time.

“It’s a big difference. Floyd is just different. I feel like he’s the best fighter… I don’t know about all time, he might be the best fighter of all time and if not he’s close. Two or three, not by far.

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There’s different things that Floyd does. He was a lot older when I sparred him and there are just certain things he does that are real tricky. We’d get in the clinch and he was like squeezing my nose so I couldn’t breathe and stuff like that. Veteran, all-time type stuff. Mentally, by far I feel like he’s the best.”

Spence himself is tipped to make his return at the end of the year against WBC super-welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora.

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