Bakhram Murtazaliev asked his fans today if they want him to face “The Monster” Terence Crawford was next, and many responded in the affirmative. However, they doubt that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will want to fight the undefeated Murataliev (23-0, 17 KOs) after what he did to former WBO 154-lb champion Tim Tszyu on October 19.
Who is the monster?
Murtazaliev is an excellent host TRUE “The Monster in the 154-lb division, not Crawford. There is no question who is the better fighter between the two. Turki Alalshikh will be doing the world a really good job if he gives Crawford a promise he won’t refuse to fight Murtazaliev.
Crawford will never agree to fight Murataliev unless Turki insists on facing him. If he doesn’t want to move up to 168 to prove himself against the killers in that weight class to win the Canelo fight, he should fight once or twice.
Turki’s role
Murtazaliev is the one Turki should negotiate with for Crawford to fight because the Nebraska native’s recent performance or lack thereof against former WBA 154-lb champion Israel Madrimov on August 3 has shown that he cannot move up two weight classes to fight Canelo at 168. .
A better test would be to throw in Crawford and Murtazaliev and see how he does against the King of this division. The general public thinks Crawford is the King of the 154-lb division. But he is not at all. Turki, just throw Crawford in there with Murataliev, like you’re handing a shark, and watch the frenzy.
Fans who might think about it believe that Terence was given a lot of credit for his wins against Errol Spence and Shawn Porter. These are Crawford’s best wins while taking Madrimov out of the equation.
Crawford form
Terence’s last fight against Madrimov showed that he is an average fighter at this weight class and will lose if he goes up against Muratazaliev and other talented top fighters. Madrimov would have beaten him if he had let go of his hands. He showed Crawford a lot of respect and spent a lot of time in the contest playing but not throwing.
IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram dropped Tszyu (24-2, 17 KOs) four times before scoring a third-round knockout at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida. Referee Chris Young waved it off at 1:55 after Tszyu’s corner threw in the towel.
You all want me to fight the monster. 😂😂😂
– bakhram murtazaliev (@bakhram95) December 12, 2024
