{"id":42863,"date":"2026-02-11T22:16:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/terrence-crawford-fires-back-at-ufc-stars-ignorant-claim-that-he-could-beat-shakur-stevenson-in-a-fight\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T22:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:16:39","slug":"terrence-crawford-fires-back-at-ufc-stars-ignorant-claim-that-he-could-beat-shakur-stevenson-in-a-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/terrence-crawford-fires-back-at-ufc-stars-ignorant-claim-that-he-could-beat-shakur-stevenson-in-a-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrence Crawford Fires Back at UFC Star\u2019s \u2018Ignorant\u2019 Claim That He Could Beat Shakur Stevenson in a Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/terrence-crawford-fires-back-at-ufc-stars-ignorant-claim-that-he-could-beat-shakur-stevenson-in-a-fight\/#Terrence_Crawford_Backs_Joaquin_Buckley_in_Boxing_vs_MMA_Debate\" >Terrence Crawford Backs Joaquin Buckley in Boxing vs. MMA Debate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/terrence-crawford-fires-back-at-ufc-stars-ignorant-claim-that-he-could-beat-shakur-stevenson-in-a-fight\/#Joaquin_Buckley_Calls_Out_UFC_Welterweight_Fighters\" >Joaquin Buckley Calls Out UFC Welterweight Fighters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Bud&#8221; weighed in on a fighter\u2019s viewpoint in the ongoing boxing versus mixed martial arts debate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lately, WBO Junior Welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson has downplayed the boxing skills of MMA fighters while issuing a challenge to Ilya Topuria. In response, UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley fired back, passionately defending MMA.  <\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cNew Mansa,\u201d Buckley chimed in on the discussion by stating which martial arts discipline he believes truly represents \u201creal\u201d fighters \u2014 and it\u2019s definitely not boxing.  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terrence_Crawford_Backs_Joaquin_Buckley_in_Boxing_vs_MMA_Debate\"><\/span>Terrence Crawford Backs Joaquin Buckley in Boxing vs. MMA Debate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The argument over whether boxing or MMA boasts superior fighters has ramped up since Conor McGregor\u2019s boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. Both camps have been exchanging barbs, with Buckley boldly claiming that if he and Stevenson met in a street fight, he would come out on top.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou boxers show no respect to us UFC athletes,\u201d Buckley said on Instagram. \u201cShakur, I wish you the best&#8230; but stop disrespecting us, bro. We\u2019re way more exciting than you guys, that\u2019s it.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cIf we crossed paths now, I might kill you. I don\u2019t want to, but realistically, if we fought, I\u2019d win.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>While many reacted to Buckley\u2019s comments, boxing superstar Terence Crawford was quick to dismiss them with humor on social media, suggesting Buckley\u2019s lack of success in the Octagon made sense.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201c(laughing emoji) Yeah, I get why he\u2019s nowhere near the top. This guy doesn\u2019t know what he\u2019s talking about,\u201d Crawford wrote on X.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWho fights in the streets anymore? Talking about street fights like that is outdated. He probably forgets they\u2019re making adjustments for the tough guys,\u201d he added.  <\/p>\n<p>Crawford also shut down fans who supported Buckley\u2019s chances against Stevenson, saying, \u201cYeah, in his dreams.\u201d  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joaquin_Buckley_Calls_Out_UFC_Welterweight_Fighters\"><\/span>Joaquin Buckley Calls Out UFC Welterweight Fighters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buckley\u2019s criticism isn\u2019t just for boxers \u2014 he\u2019s also taken aim at fellow UFC welterweights, accusing many of them of inactivity.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe division is currently at a standstill,\u201d Buckley vented in another Instagram clip. \u201cThe matchmakers know what they\u2019re doing better than me, but the most popular division has no one fighting.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>He went on to call out several fighters by name, saying, \u201cSome are playing around, others are partying, some are inactive or injured. We need to be proactive \u2014 that\u2019s the truth.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>Buckley emphasized the need for action in 2026, pointing out that many welterweights are wasting valuable time right now.  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This fiery back-and-forth between boxing and MMA stars highlights the growing rivalry and mutual respect tension between the two sports. For fight fans, it\u2019s a sign that both industries are ready to prove themselves not just in the ring or cage, but also in the court of public opinion \u2014 which could lead to more crossover events and fresh matchups down the line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Bud&#8221; weighed in on a fighter\u2019s viewpoint in the ongoing boxing versus mixed martial arts debate. Lately, WBO Junior Welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson has downplayed the boxing skills of MMA fighters while issuing a challenge to Ilya Topuria. In response, UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley fired back, passionately defending MMA. 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