Terence Crawford has criticized WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman after losing his WBC super-middleweight title. Crawford achieved the undisputed 168lb champion status with a significant win over Canelo Alvarez, making history as the first male fighter in the modern era to hold undisputed titles across three weight divisions.
However, Crawford’s reign as the super-middleweight champion was short-lived as Sulaiman confirmed the boxer’s belt was revoked due to unpaid sanctioning fees. Crawford expressed his frustration at the decision, questioning the WBC’s authority and emphasizing his dedication to the sport.
In a separate boxing event, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to clash in a heavyweight match in Miami on December 19, which will be streamed live on Netflix. Fans can access the fight for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, the lowest price offered by the brand for Sky TV.
The dispute between Crawford and the WBC escalated as Sulaiman described Crawford’s failure to pay the sanctioning fees as a disrespectful act. The WBC highlighted its contributions to the sport and emphasized the importance of mutual respect in boxing.
Following Crawford’s title revocation, a vacant title fight between Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian Mbilli was ordered by the governing body. Sheeraz and Mbilli will compete for the vacant title, with Mbilli having previously claimed the interim title and Sheeraz showcasing his skills in past victories.
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