Terence Crawford Criticizes Jermell Charlo’s Performance Against Brian Castaño: “Last Night Is The Reason You Not On The P4P (Pound For Pound) List Sir”

By: Hans Themistode

Jermell Charlo has at all times taken exception to his identify not being talked about on the overwhelming majority of pound-for-pound lists. Because the truculent Houston native scrolls by means of his boxing resume, he notices notable wins towards the likes of Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin and Jeison Rosario.

Within the thoughts of the unified 154-pound titlist, there’s no cause why present WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford needs to be positioned so excessive on the legendary listing whereas he finds himself on the surface trying in.

“Y’all have Terence Crawford actually excessive,” stated Charlo throughout an interview with an ESPN author. “Did y’all take a look at his opponents and who he fought?”

With Charlo believing that he deserves a spot on the listing, the Houston product had the chance to solidify his declare. Final evening, the 31-year-old took on present WBO 154 pound titlist, Brian Castaño. With a win, Charlo would have wrapped the ultimate 154-pound world title round his waist to turn out to be the primary undisputed Junior middleweight champion since Winky Wright in 2004.

His hopes should wait although, as he was pressured to accept a cut up choice draw. Seemingly unimpressed along with his efficiency, Crawford pointed at Charlo’s efficiency as one of many major explanation why he isn’t talked about amongst the very best fighters on the earth.

“Final evening is the explanation you not on the p4p (pound for pound) listing sir,” stated Crawford on his social media account. “Gotta do higher.”

Regardless of the draw, the consensus surrounding Charlo’s showdown towards Castaño was that he ought to have been given the loss. Within the early goings, Castaño was capable of strain his man and land pictures at will. Whereas Charlo was rather more selective along with his punches, he did buzz the Argentinian a number of occasions all through. His moments of success although, got here few and much between. No less than within the opinion of Crawford.

“Charlo misplaced. I’m achieved speaking about it.”