Terence Crawford on how a fight with Floyd Mayweather would have went

What a fight Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather would have been — one that would have set the world on fire with true mayhem.

The internet would have erupted with the fight.

Two pure geniuses and great warriors of boxing, both Americans and both multi-weight division world champions.

Both retired undefeated at the pinnacle of boxing as well — although Mayweather is possibly returning to pro boxing this year.

Terence Crawford on how a fight with Floyd Mayweather would have went

Crawford has now said if they had fought it would have been a chess match.

It certainly would have been, two pure tacticians of the most elite, highest level and caliber in the sweet science of professional boxing.

Here’s a few facts we think on how their styles may have matched up:

Mayweather’s shoulder-roll defense would frustrate most, but Crawford’s stance-switching could disrupt it.

Crawford has a 3-inch reach and slight size edge at 147 lbs.

Bud carries more knockout power and mean finishing instinct.

Both have elite hand speed; Floyd’s might edge early, Crawford’s late.

Classic counterpuncher vs. counterpuncher chess match.

Almost certainly goes the full 12 rounds to decision.

Crawford likely starts more aggressive; Floyd circles and pots.

Both adapt mid-fight better than almost anyone else.

Experts split: some say Floyd’s defense wins clearly, others give Bud the edge late. Razor-close decision either way — highly debatable fight of the century candidate.

Alas, we also recently put together a case study on Mayweather v Crawford in terms of career comparisons.