How six fighters could test Terence Crawford's boxing skills

"Terence Crawford's historic performance in a unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, witnessed by more than 40 million viewers on Netflix, won him the undisputed super middleweight championship and helped cement his legacy among the all-time greats. Along with becoming undisputed champion in a third weight class, he also joined only a handful of five-division world champions throughout boxing history. But with that win in the rear-view mirror, we now focus on what could be next for ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter."

"But if there's no rematch, who should Crawford fight to further enhance his legacy? Should he go down in weight by eight pounds in an attempt to conquer the 160-pound division, a weight class where he's never fought? Or should he test himself further by fighting bigger, more skilled, established pound-for-pound-ranked fighters in bouts that would bring immense risk but the potential for unsurpassed glory?"

Terence Crawford achieved undisputed super middleweight champion status and joined a select group of five-division world champions after defeating Canelo Alvarez. The victory reached over 40 million Netflix viewers and strengthened Crawford's placement among boxing greats. A rematch with Canelo would offer a major payday but appears likely to repeat Crawford's dominant performance. Alternatives include moving down eight pounds to attempt the 160-pound division or seeking larger, more skilled pound-for-pound opponents that carry significant risk and potentially greater glory. Five names emerge as possible opponents, with Carlos Adames identified as the most logical immediate challenger.

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