Terence Crawford has criticized WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman following the revocation of his WBC super-middleweight title. Crawford, known as ‘Bud,’ achieved the undisputed 168lb championship with a historic win over Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, making him the first male boxer in the modern era to hold undisputed titles in three weight classes.

However, Crawford’s reign as the undisputed super-middleweight champion was abruptly ended as Sulaiman confirmed the stripping of his green and gold belt due to unpaid sanctioning fees. Crawford expressed his strong reaction to the decision, highlighting Sulaiman’s claims of unpaid fees and lack of apology.

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Crawford, in response to Sulaiman’s remarks about the unpaid fees, vehemently defended his position, questioning the WBC’s authority and criticizing the financial burden placed on fighters for sanctioning bodies’ expenses. Sulaiman lamented Crawford’s disregard for the WBC’s contributions to his career and the sport, labeling the situation as a disappointment.

Following Crawford’s title stripping, the WBC swiftly organized a vacant title fight between Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian Mbilli. Mbilli, who secured the interim title earlier, maintained his standing with a draw in his latest fight, while Sheeraz, a British boxer, is awaiting his next challenge after a notable victory in July.

In conclusion, the WBC’s decision to strip Crawford of his title has stirred controversy in the boxing world, prompting a swift response from both parties involved.