Terence Crawford’s Surgical Precision: A Throwback to His WBO Light Welterweight Triumph vs. Dulorme

On April 18, 2015, at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Thomas Dulorme to win the vacant WBO light welterweight title by sixth-round TKO. This fight showcased how patient and surgically precise Crawford is, and Big Fight Weekend are taking you back to fight night.

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Terence Crawford vs. Thomas Dulorme Recap

Crawford started with a measured approach, stalking Dulorme and letting his opponent outwork him. By the third round, “Bud” had the measure of the Puerto Rican and began to land at will and showcase his surgeon-like precision. The accomplished switch hitter was dominant by round four, seemingly figuring his opponent out.

It’s a joy to watch “Bud” when he is in his zone. His ability to find the target with such regularity is extraordinary. At the beginning of round six, Crawford landed an impressive hook-cross combination that forced Dulorme against the ropes, and “Bud” moved in for the finish and forced Dulorme to take a knee. The Puerto Rican fighter beat the count but Crawford moved in with a combination follow-up, producing a second knockdown.

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Crawford showed his finishing ability when he switched between the head and body, which sent Dulorme to the canvas for the third and final time before referee Rafael Ramos stepped in to bring an end to the contest, making the Omaha native the new WBO 140-pound champion.

Crawford Career Highlights

Every time Crawford fights, we are reminded that he is one of the elite pugilists. He has enjoyed a number of great nights in the ring, including the brutal beatdown he inflicted on Errol Spence Jr., which saw him join Claressa Shields as the only multi-division, four-belt undisputed champion in boxing history. 

Other noticeable wins among his 100% record came against Shawn Porter and a brutal KO win in the sixth round against David Avanesyan.

Whatever comes next for “Bud,” the entire boxing world will be watching.