Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields Receive Ultimate Praise from Respected Promoter

2025 has already seen its share of highs and lows, with many more memorable moments still to come. Despite criticism, American boxing continues to showcase brilliant fighters, and promoter Dmitry Salita recently appeared on the Ariel x Ade DAZN boxing show to reveal who he believes are the true faces of U.S. boxing.

Promoter Dmitry Salita Highlights America’s Top Boxers

Salita Gives Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields the Highest Praise

Crawford and Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) continue to compete at the highest level in boxing, with both fighters defeating all challengers and remaining at the top of their respective divisions. Both appear focused on improving their legacies, with the GWOAT enhancing her legacy in her last fight, defeating Danielle Perkins to obtain the vacant IBF and WBO heavyweight titles, while also becoming the first boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three weight classes. “Bud” has a chance to match this unique feat when he faces Canelo Alvarez on September 13.

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While appearing on the Ariel x Ade show, Salita who promotes Shields was full of praise for his fighter and Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), declaring: “Terence Crawford, I believe, is the face of American boxing, and Claressa Shields. Those are two fighters that are that carry the badge of representing the United States of America.”

What’s Next for Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields

Shields will be back in action on July 26 when she defends her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The GWOAT will understandably start as the red-hot favourite.

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“Bud” Crawford will return to action on September 13 against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas for the undisputed super middleweight crown. The bout is expected to attract both die-hard and casual boxing fans, with the entire card being streamed live on Netflix to its 300 million subscribers.