Okay, so I saw this headline about Terence Crawford being named “Champion in Recess” by the WBC and I was like, “Huh? What’s that all about?” So, I did some digging. Here’s what I found, step by step:
First, I went to the WBC’s official website, I thought, lets find something. Nothing super clear right away, honestly. It was all a bit confusing with their official announcements.
Then, I checked out some boxing news sites. You know, the usual ones that cover all the fights and rankings. These guys often break it down a bit simpler.
- I found a few articles talking about the situation. They’re basically saying that Crawford hasn’t defended his WBC welterweight title in a while.
- Apparently, he’s been focusing on moving up in weight and fighting at super welterweight.
- I see that he is scheduled to fight Israil.
Next, I tried to understand what “Champion in Recess” actually means. It’s not something you hear every day, right?
From what I could gather, it’s kind of like a “pause” button on his championship. He’s still considered a champion, but he’s not actively defending the WBC welterweight title. It’s like they’re holding his spot while he does other things.
I also looked into why the WBC would do this. It seems like they want to keep the division moving. They don’t want the title to be stuck in limbo while Crawford is off doing other fights.
My Realization
So, basically, Crawford is taking a break from defending his WBC welterweight title, the WBC put a “pause” on his championship, and other boxers will get a chance to fight for it. I get the result. that is all.
