AUSTIN, TEXAS: In the enormous world of combat sports, some moments endure forever and leave an imprint. Giants in their fields Terence Crawford and Joe Rogan recently weighed on the thrilling trilogy of Wilder vs Fury fights.
Their talk, which was laced with wonder and devotion, wandered off course. Rogan compared a particular event to a wrestling show, referencing "The Undertaker's" spectral ascent.
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury
The Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury trilogy, which combines raw power, skill, and tenacity, is a tribute to the spirit of modern boxing.
The fact that this historic matchup is still a hot topic of conversation in the sporting community is understandable.
He responded animatedly, “He’s the only dude. The first fight was bananas. When he catches him with the right hand and the left hook and he (Deontay) thought it was over. Motherf***er rises like the undertaker. I was like there’s no way."
Crawford shared, “I thought he came back and won the rest of the rounds.”
Rogan, eager to dissect the fights further, added, “And then he took that strategy in the next fight. He realized that Deontay doesn’t fight as well when you’re going after him. So then he dominates the second fight, dominates the third.”
Ending on a contemplative note, Crawford offered, “I tell everybody, I think both fighters won that fight, the first fight. I say it because any other fighter if they get dropped like that, they was gonna call it off."
He added, "Any other fighter they would’ve counted it out. I feel like Tyson Fury won on points, he was winning the fight. He got up still winning. Second fight, Tyson Fury hands down."
"But the third fight Deontay Wilder could’ve made it a better, interesting fight. But he got tired, he was working real well," he said.
Terence Crawford reveals why this combat sport is a big challenge for boxers like him
'Bud' was hosted by Joe Rogan on 'JRE' MMA Show episode #145.
The conversation between the pair got off to a friendly start as they spoke about a wide range of subjects. As the discussion went on, Rogan clarified how boxers typically had trouble fighting wrestlers.
Crawford, giving his take on the idea, argued, “Wrestling, I always say, man, I am a boxer, but I can wrestle. [But] if a wrestler grabbed you I don’t care what you know – I don’t care who you’re with. It’s over with if you’re not a wrestler.”
Crawford's direct statement clarifies the intimidating nature of wrestlers and the crucial significance their grappling abilities play in encounters.
His recognition of the possible dominance of a wrestler's hold emphasizes the value of having a diverse set of combat techniques.
