Terence Crawford next fight: Boxing superstar eyes up contenders for $25m bout

Terence Crawford’s next fight looks set to be against Sebastian Fundora in a bout that could be worth up to $25million.

Crawford has not returned to the boxing ring since his victory over Errol Spence Jr in July last year. The 36-year-old ascended to superstar status after the fight and is now eyeing up his next opponent.

Here is all you need to know about who Crawford could be fighting next.

Who is Terence Crawford fighting next?

Crawford looks set to fight Sebastian Fundora next.

Fundora beat Tim Tszyu on Saturday, March 30, to become WBC and WBO super-welterweight world champion and the WBO are expected to mandate Fundora to defend his belt against Crawford next.

Tzsyu’s manager, Glen Jennings, had talked up the possibility of his fighter facing Crawford next in a fight that could be worth up to $25million. But Fundora will get that opportunity now after he dethroned Tszyu in Las Vegas.

Crawford is already a three-weight world champion and was undisputed world champion at both super-lightweight and welterweight. He is now bidding to become a four-weight world champion.

When was Terence Crawford’s last fight?

Crawford’s last fight was his victory over Errol Spence Jr in July, 2023.

Spence initially activated his rematch clause, but cataract surgery at the start of 2024 scuppered plans of a second fight between the pair.

Terence Crawford boxing record

Crawford’s boxing record stands at 40 wins, zero losses and 31 knockouts.

With a blemish-free record, it is little surprise that fans are eager to see Crawford get back in the ring.

Will Crawford go up a weight division?

Yes, according to Ring Magazine, Crawford’s WBO ‘super champion’ status at welterweight will see him become the mandatory challenger at super-welterweight.

The same condition previously enabled Oleksandr Usyk to fight Anthony Joshua in 2021.