Terence Crawford hails Gervonta Davis and Canelo Alvarez but slams Teofimo Lopez with a single word

The rivalry between Terence Crawford and Teofimo Lopez has continued to heat up, with Crawford recently making dismissive comments about Lopez. The tension began earlier this year when Lopez made critical remarks about Crawford's career, and it seems the situation has only intensified.

Crawford was recently asked about various fighters during an interview with Sports Center. While he had praise for names such as Shakur Stevenson, Gervonta Davis, and Isaac Cruz, his response to Lopez was starkly different. Crawford labeled Lopez, the WBO super lightweight champion, as "Trash," signaling a significant rift between the two.

An ongoing feud

The feud was further fueled when Crawford, who will soon face Israil Madrimov, reiterated his disdain for Lopez during an interview with Sports Center. When asked about the possibility of fighting Lopez, Crawford was blunt, previously stating "F**k Teo" after attending Lopez's fight against Jamaine Ortiz.

This reaction demonstrates Crawford's reluctance to entertain a match-up with Lopez, despite the latter's desire to move up in weight and challenge him.

Lopez has not shied away from criticizing Crawford's past opponents, suggesting that they were not at full strength when they faced him.

In a January interview with Boxing Social, Lopez pointed to Errol Spence Jr.'s eye issues and highlighted incidents involving other opponents like Jose Benavidez and Kell Brook, questioning the legitimacy of Crawford's victories.

Lopez's comments suggested that Crawford has benefited from facing compromised fighters, leading to his dismissive attitude towards Lopez.

Despite the back-and-forth, Crawford has maintained a level of respect for other fighters, including Canelo Alvarez and Devin Haney. However, his comments about Lopez indicate a deep-seated animosity, making it clear that he does not view Lopez as a legitimate contender.