Terrence Crawford's Next Fight Named After He Missed On Lucrative Battle With Manny Pacquiao
Terence Crawford was one of the names that cropped up as the possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao's next fight, which should give the undefeated American boxer his biggest payday to date.
Apparently, that did not work out as Manny Pacquiao's next fight, set on April, is against Timothy Bradley whom he already fought twice and got split results. Crawford's fans don't have to fret though as the 27-0 boxer has one bout lined up.
The 28-year old current WBO junior welterweight champion is set to return to the ring next month to fight Henry Hank Lundy.
"After missing out on facing Manny Pacquiao for the Filipino superstar's career swansong in April, WBO super-lightweight champion, Terence Crawford, 27-0 (19), will instead defend his title against Philadelphian contender, Henry "Hammerin" Hank Lundy, 26-5-1 (13) on Feb. 27 at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden, New York," Boxing News Online reported.
Not everyone knows whothe boxer is, even after he was announced to be included in Terrence Crawford's next fight, but Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said Lundy, whose nickname is Hammerin, is one tough not to crack.
"Guys said they weren't going to be ready and Postol wasn't really interested. He was lukewarm to fighting Crawford," Arum, who is also Crawford's promoter told ESPN.com. "But I think Lundy, in the ring, will be a very good fight. He's a good, tough guy."
Lundy lost two of his last three fights but he is determined and positive that he will get a good result against Terence Crawford whose last win was on April 18 last year, his debut in the junior welterweight division.
"This is the type of fight I have been waiting for," Lundy said.
"The last couple of fights I have beaten guys but didn't get the fair shake. If you're a true fan of boxing, you know I belong in the ring with the best fighters in the world. I'm the type of guy that no one wants to fight because I am the real deal. On February 27, I am coming to Madison Square Garden to fight Terence Crawford, and on the 28th I'll be leaving with his belt."
Nevertheless, Terrence Crawford would have wanted his next fight to be against Manny Pacquiao instead of unheralded Henry Hank Lundy.
