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Haney tells 'all-time great' Crawford what he should do next after beating Canelo

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31, Oct

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Devin Haney has had his say on Terence Crawford’s next move following his historic victory over Canelo Alvarez to become a three-weight undisputed champion.

The American called Crawford an “all-time great”, and believes because of his immense achievements across a 17-year career, he should exit the sport while he is still at the top.

“No, I don't think so," Haney said to Fight Hub TV when asked if Crawfors should continue boxing. "I think that he accomplished everything in boxing already. But I see where he's coming from.

“He feels like he's on top of his game, and he is on top of his game. So, you know, why stop? But I just don't think that he should continue, but you know, it's easy for me to say.”

Crawford put on an era-defining performance to jump up two weight classes and topple the long-reigning super middleweight king, Canelo, as he claimed world titles in a fifth weight division.

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Terence Crawford is seen with his belts following his undisputed super middleweight title fight where he defeated Canelo Alvarez Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

As a result, many gave Crawford the nod for being one of the greatest to ever lace up the gloves.

But despite Haney’s advice, it looks as though Crawford may be lining up a shot at becoming a six-weight world champion. He is not expected to defend his undisputed super middleweight titles and instead drop back down in weight to take a run at the as-yet unconquered middleweight division.

If this is Crawford’s ambition, he will likely have to face Janibek Alimkhanuly to get his hands on a set of 160lbs belts.

Janibek, the IBF and WBO champion, is set to have a unification bout with WBA champion Erislandy Lara in December and is the heavy favourite to walk away with three titles.

Meanwhile, Haney, who previously held the record of the youngest four-belt undisputed champion in history, is looking to follow in Crawford’s footsteps by taking over another division to become a three-weight world champion.

Haney was the undisputed lightweight champion in 2022 and has since held the WBC super lightweight title. But he will now look to begin his conquest of the welterweight division when he challenges knockout artist Brian Norman Jr for his WBO title on November 22.