SHOCKING NEWS: Terence Crawford fails drug test – Canelo DEMANDS he be stripped of the title!
The boxing world was left reeling today as shocking news broke: undefeated welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford has failed a post-fight drug test following his dominant victory over Errol Spence Jr. in their undisputed title unification bout last year. The revelation, confirmed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight king, demanding that Crawford be stripped of his WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO welterweight titles immediately. The positive test for elevated levels of exogenous testosterone has cast a dark shadow over Crawford’s legacy, raising questions about the integrity of the sport and fueling calls for swift justice.
Crawford, 37, tested positive during a random out-of-competition screening conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) just weeks ago. The results, leaked to boxing insiders and verified by multiple sources, show levels far exceeding the permissible threshold, suggesting the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). This marks the first failed test in Crawford’s illustrious career, which boasts a perfect 40-0 record with 31 knockouts. His team has issued a statement claiming the substance was from a contaminated supplement, but the damage is done. “We’re shocked and will appeal,” said Crawford’s promoter, Bob Arum. “Bud has never cheated; this is a witch hunt.”
Enter Canelo Alvarez, who has been vocal about clean fighting since his own 2018 clenbuterol scandal. The Mexican superstar, fresh off a unanimous decision win over Jaime Munguia, didn’t hold back in a fiery Instagram Live session. “This is disgusting,” Alvarez fumed, his eyes blazing with righteous anger. “Crawford’s been preaching about being the best, but now we see why. Strip him of those titles! The fans deserve better. I’ve fought clean my whole career, and cheats like this ruin the sport.” Canelo’s demand resonates deeply, given his history of calling out PED users, including a past feud with Gennady Golovkin over similar allegations.
The implications are seismic. If Crawford is stripped, the welterweight division would fracture, with mandatory challengers like Mario Barrios and Eimantas Stanionis vying for the vacated belts. Promoters are scrambling, as a potential superfight between Crawford and Alvarez—long rumored for a catchweight clash—now hangs in jeopardy. Fans on social media are divided: #StripCrawford trends alongside #InnocentUntilProven, with memes and debates flooding X. Boxing legends like Floyd Mayweather Jr. weighed in, tweeting, “Clean sport or no sport. Do the right thing.”
The NSAC has scheduled an emergency hearing for next week, where Crawford must explain the positive test. VADA’s rigorous protocols, including B-sample testing, could prolong the saga. Meanwhile, Alvarez’s camp is lobbying sanctioning bodies to act decisively, warning that leniency would erode trust in the sport. Crawford, training in Omaha, Nebraska, faces the fight of his life off the ring. A suspension could sideline him for up to two years, derailing plans for a trilogy with Spence or a move to junior middleweight.
This scandal underscores the ongoing battle against doping in boxing, where high stakes amplify temptations. As the world awaits the hearing’s outcome, one thing is clear: the undisputed champion’s throne is shaking, and Canelo’s roar for accountability echoes through the squared circle. The sweet science just got a lot more bitter.
