Garcia Calls Out Crawford Over Alleged Jealousy

Ryan Garcia has fired shots at Terence Crawford, accusing the welterweight champion of jealousy and calling for a potential matchup between the two.

According to MMA Mania, Garcia told reporters he wants to fight Crawford, claiming the unified champion harbors resentment toward him. The young lightweight did not hold back in his assessment of Crawford's supposed attitude toward him.

Garcia Pushes for Crawford Showdown

Garcia, who recently returned to boxing after a suspension, suggested Crawford feels threatened by his rising profile in the sport. The 25-year-old Californian said he believes Crawford's comments about him stem from envy rather than legitimate criticism.

Crawford has not publicly responded to Garcia's latest remarks. The four-division champion most recently defeated Canelo Alvarez and holds titles across multiple weight classes.

A matchup between Garcia and Crawford would require significant weight negotiation, as Crawford campaigns at welterweight while Garcia fights primarily at lightweight. No timeline or formal challenge has been announced for such a bout.

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• MMA Mania — Ryan Garcia slams ‘jealous’ Terence Crawford: ‘I wanna beat his ass’