Terence Crawford determined to stay as champion within the tremendous welterweight division of the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA), and vacate his welterweight belt, in keeping with what he formally communicated to the pioneer group.
The American despatched a letter wherein he knowledgeable his choice to maintain the 154-pound belt and vacate the 147-pound belt, which can depart Lithuanian Eimantas Stanionis as the one welterweight champion.
Crawford gained the title final August 3 together with his victory over Israil Madrimov, in Los Angeles, and at the moment he was champion in two totally different divisions. Now he has determined that he’ll keep in tremendous welter and proceed his profession in that class.
The pioneer physique obtained the communication and responded to Crawford with a letter signed by the director of the championships committee, Carlos Chavez, wherein he acknowledged receipt and despatched a wave of thanks and recognition.
