The undefeated five‑division champion says he’d drop to 135 lb just to stop Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis from talking the talk.
Key points
- Crawford retired undefeated after beating Canelo Alvarez for the super‑middleweight undisputed titles.
- He expressed a desire to drop to lightweight and fight Gervonta Davis, criticizing the champion’s talk.
- Davis has been inactive since March 2025, reducing the likelihood of an immediate bout.
- Crawford’s comments were posted on X and reported by Boxing News Online.
According to Boxing News Online, former five‑division world champion Terence Crawford said on X that he would love to return to the lightweight division (135 lb) to face Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, adding that the American star “talks too much.”
Crawford, who captured the WBO lightweight title from Ricky Burns and later secured undisputed titles at three of his five championship weights, announced his retirement in late 2025 after a unanimous decision win over Canelo Alvarez for all four super‑middleweight belts, leaving his record unbeaten.
Crawford’s career highlights and retirement
Alvarez has since publicly urged a rematch, prompting speculation about a possible Crawford comeback. While Crawford has flirted with a middleweight showdown against Ryan Garcia, his recent X post focused on a lightweight clash with Davis.
In the post, Crawford wrote, “I wish I was at 135, I’ll stop Tank. He talk too much, but be picking and choosing. But we know he would come up with some excuses like he do with Shakur.” He added, “Then again I’ll come in at 135 and he’ll say I gotta be 130 come fight time.”
Why a lightweight clash with Davis is tempting
Davis, however, has not fought since a controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025, and his camp has not confirmed any upcoming bouts. Shakur Stevenson, a close friend of Crawford, remains linked to a potential fight with Davis, but the lack of recent activity makes a Crawford‑Davis matchup unlikely in the near term.
Reader questions
What weight class does Crawford want to fight Gervonta Davis at?
Crawford said he would like to fight at 135 lb, the lightweight limit.
Why is a Crawford vs. Davis fight considered unlikely soon?
Davis has not fought since his March 2025 draw with Lamont Roach, and no official fight plans have been announced.
Has Crawford officially announced a comeback?
Crawford has only hinted at a possible return in interviews and on social media; he has not confirmed a comeback.
Source: boxingnewsonline.net
