Right now, Crawford has to be considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. In his first fight at 140 pounds, he'll have the opportunity to prove it against his hard-punching Puerto Rican opponent.
This is in no way an easy bout for Crawford. An impressive performance would only further validate the hype he's beginning to receive.
The fight is part of a dual-location doubleheader that will feature Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Lucas Matthysse from Verona, New York, in the featured bout. Here's the viewing information for the broadcast.
When: Saturday, April 18 at 9:45 p.m. ET
Where: Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York
TV: HBO
Live Stream: BoxNation.com (region restricted)
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Every time Crawford has set foot in the ring as a professional, he's been impressive. He blends above-average hand speed with excellent punching accuracy, good power, an ambidextrous approach and high-level in-ring intelligence. He has even shown off a solid chin when necessary.
To state it plainly, Crawford is the total package as a fighter. He was far and away the best 135-pound champion, and before he's even thrown a punch at 140 pounds, he's likely the top dog in his newest weight class.
What's next for Crawford should he continue his winning ways?
His promoter, Bob Arum, told Kevin Casas of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
"We think Terence is the next big star in boxing. He hits with power. He’s a very talented fighter, very articulate and intelligent in and out of the ring."
Arum also said he believes another win on Saturday would put Crawford in position to challenge the winner of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao bout. That would mean a move to 147 pounds. Things are moving at a blazing pace for the quiet young man from Omaha, Nebraska.
On Saturday, Dulorme will try to represent a little more than a speed bump for the fast-rising star.
Seize the Time
In case you haven't heard of Dulorme, he's a skilled, tall (5'10") and powerful young fighter. The one blemish on his record was a 2012 TKO loss at the hands of hard-punching Luis Carlos Abregu. That fight was fought at 147 pounds.
Since that defeat, Dulorme has dropped back down to 140, where he seems to be bigger and stronger than most of the opposition. He's won six fights in a row. Most recently, he took a split decision from Hank Lundy.
Prediction
Dulorme likely has more punching power than anyone Crawford has ever faced. This will undoubtedly be a step up in competition for Bud. However, it'll be an even bigger step up for Dulorme. I expect Dulorme to have some success early on, but Crawford's biggest advantages are his experience, in-ring guile, poise and toughness.
He'll have Dulorme timed by the fourth round, and he'll begin to pick him apart throughout the middle rounds.
What separates Crawford from many elite boxers is that he goes for the finish when it's available. He'll do that against Dulorme and stop him in the eighth or ninth round.
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