In a recent social media exchange, Danny Garcia had a sharp retort to Terence Crawford's claim that neither he nor Keith Thurman would ever get a chance to face him in the ring. Garcia’s response was clear: “I’m rich, I don’t need to fight you.” This comes after Crawford’s rise to prominence, having spent 15 years working his way to the top. Now, he seems intent on denying Garcia and Thurman the opportunity to face him.
Garcia, a former two-division world champion, boasts a net worth of $8 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. While this might not match Crawford’s earnings, especially after his significant bouts with Errol Spence and PBC, it’s more than enough for Garcia to lead a comfortable life. Crawford’s reluctance to face Garcia and Thurman seems rooted in past grievances. He believes they avoided him during their prime years when they were the fan favorites.
Despite Crawford’s undefeated record and his significant win over Errol Spence last July, there appears to be a lingering discontent. He seems to be holding onto past resentments, particularly his perceived snubs by Garcia and Thurman. This attitude is puzzling, especially at a time when he should be celebrating his achievements. Given the current state of both Garcia and Thurman’s careers, with diminished activity and relevance, a bout against Crawford might not even generate significant fan interest.
Instead of dwelling on past rivalries, Crawford should be looking ahead. His immediate focus should be on his rematch with Errol Spence. Beyond that, a potential blockbuster bout with Jermell Charlo could be on the horizon, provided Charlo is willing to adjust his weight. If not, Crawford has a slew of contenders at the 154-lb division, including Tim Tszyu, Jesus Ramos, Erickson Lubin, Brian Mendoza, and Sebastian Fundora, to consider for future matchups.
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