Terence Crawford determined to stay as champion within the tremendous welterweight division of the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA), and vacate his welterweight belt, in accordance with what he formally communicated to the pioneer group.
The American despatched a letter through which he knowledgeable his determination to maintain the 154-pound belt and vacate the 147-pound belt, which is able to go away Lithuanian Eimantas Stanionis as the one welterweight champion.
Crawford received the title final August 3 together with his victory over Israil Madrimov, in Los Angeles, and at the moment he was champion in two completely 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, through which he acknowledged receipt and despatched a wave of thanks and recognition.
