Terence Crawford picks former UFC champ over Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway for best MMA boxer

In a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, Crawford pointed to former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt as MMA’s top boxer.

“It’s my guy, Cody [Garbrandt],” Crawford said. “He’s the best UFC boxer.

“Cody’s got those hands. But I’m saying, when you’re talking about straight boxing, we ain’t talking about nothing else, we’re talking about straight boxing skills, I just think Cody’s got the best boxing skills in the UFC.

“But that’s just my opinion.” (h/t MMA Fighting)

Garbrandt’s boxing was on full display when he defeated Dominick Cruz for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 207. It’s regarded as one of the most lopsided wins by a title challenger in UFC history.

Garbrandt’s career has been at a standstill since the Cruz fight. He’s lost seven of his last 10 fights since UFC 207, including his most recent defeat to Raoni Barcelos at UFC Atlanta in June.

Garbrandt is expected to return to the Octagon later this year as he looks to get back into the bantamweight title conversation. As for Crawford, he’ll look to cement his legacy with a win over Alvarez.