Terence Crawford found himself at the centre of controversy following Shakur Stevenson’s victory over Teofimo Lopez. Shakur Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez in a 12-round main event to claim the light welterweight title at Madison Square Garden.
Terence Crawford found himself at the centre of controversy following Shakur Stevenson’s victory over Teofimo Lopez.
Shakur Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez in a 12-round main event to claim the light welterweight title at Madison Square Garden.
The bout headlined the Ring VI card and marked another milestone in Stevenson’s rise through the divisions. Attention later shifted to Crawford’s actions inside the ring after the decision was announced.
Terence Crawford reacts following Shakur Stevenson win
Terence Crawford was present ringside as a mentor and close friend of Shakur Stevenson, having been part of his corner throughout fight week.
Moments after the result was confirmed, Crawford began celebrating inside the ring as Stevenson stood nearby.
Crawford recorded the moment on his phone while addressing the camera as the new champion was announced.
“Yes, sir! And the new, and the new… we already know it… We already know it.”
The celebration continued as Crawford moved around the ring in the direction of Team Teofimo Lopez.
Crawford’s actions draw attention after main event
Terence Crawford’s post-fight behaviour quickly became a talking point after the broadcast, as footage circulated following the event. The moment stood out given the scale of Stevenson’s victory.
Some felt that Crawford’s celebration and subsequent mocking of Teofimo and his team took away from the magnitude of Shakur Stevenson’s win.
However, given the close relationship Stevenson and Crawford share, there were some defending the latter for being so passionate in celebrating his friend’s win.
While Stevenson’s win marked a significant achievement, Crawford’s response drew backlash from fans in the aftermath.
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