- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 461,395
- Reaction score
- 44
Ever since UFC Noche wrapped up in Las Vegas, where Sean O'Malley lost his bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili, fans have been buzzing about more than just the results. While the night featured major matchups that delivered plenty of action, it wasn’t just the fights that drew attention., it wasn’t just the scorecards drawing attention. During the broadcast, cameras panned to ringside to show undefeated boxing champion Terence Crawford — only for the graphic to mistakenly label him as someone else entirely. The name displayed? Kendrick Lamar. And fans weren’t the only ones who noticed.
Terence Crawford, the reigning undisputed welterweight boxing champion, recently addressed the situation during an interview with Ring Magazine. Known for capturing titles in multiple weight classes and for his dominant win over Errol Spence Jr., Crawford didn’t mince words when asked about the UFC’s on-air mix-up. His response was shared by Wade Plemons on X, ‘I think they did that on purpose. They had to... What would be the point in saying I'm Kendrick Lamar?... At a fighting event. Come on now. It's crazy disrespectful. But I think it was intentional,’ Crawford said.
Terence CrawfordGetty Images
That same night, UFC President Dana White addressed the situation during the post-fight press conference. He acknowledged the mix-up as a mistake and jokingly commented that Crawford 'did kind of look like Kendrick Lamar,' adding, 'Let’s not f** around.'* ‘That was pretty bad,’ White admitted.
Despite the tension, Crawford is keeping his focus on the future. Crawford is preparing for a scheduled super fight with Canelo Alvarez at 168 lbs on September 12, and Dana White is reportedly involved in the promotion. With the bout projected to be one of boxing's biggest events in recent years, the promotional landscape may see an unusual but high-profile collaboration between boxing and MMA’s top executive.
Continue reading...
Terence Crawford, the reigning undisputed welterweight boxing champion, recently addressed the situation during an interview with Ring Magazine. Known for capturing titles in multiple weight classes and for his dominant win over Errol Spence Jr., Crawford didn’t mince words when asked about the UFC’s on-air mix-up. His response was shared by Wade Plemons on X, ‘I think they did that on purpose. They had to... What would be the point in saying I'm Kendrick Lamar?... At a fighting event. Come on now. It's crazy disrespectful. But I think it was intentional,’ Crawford said.
You must be registered for see images attach
Terence CrawfordGetty Images
That same night, UFC President Dana White addressed the situation during the post-fight press conference. He acknowledged the mix-up as a mistake and jokingly commented that Crawford 'did kind of look like Kendrick Lamar,' adding, 'Let’s not f** around.'* ‘That was pretty bad,’ White admitted.
Despite the tension, Crawford is keeping his focus on the future. Crawford is preparing for a scheduled super fight with Canelo Alvarez at 168 lbs on September 12, and Dana White is reportedly involved in the promotion. With the bout projected to be one of boxing's biggest events in recent years, the promotional landscape may see an unusual but high-profile collaboration between boxing and MMA’s top executive.
Related: Ilia Topuria Teases Major Fight Reveal: Opponent, Date, and Las Vegas Showdown Incoming
Related: ‘They Booed Our Anthem’ – UFC 315 Prospect Targets Canada in Fiery Message
Related: ‘They Booed Our Anthem’ – UFC 315 Prospect Targets Canada in Fiery Message
Continue reading...
