>He was behind before the stoppage.


2 to 1 isn't much to worry about in a 12 rd fight.>


>I’m not saying he would
>have lost. But he got tagged a few times, and his eye was on
>the verge of closing.


I know people argue that no one would take a shot for the purpose of figuring their opponent out, but Crawford has done it consistently. He even took a shot to deliver the blow that rocked Brook. He risked getting hit to drop Benavidez as well (another fight where he was getting tagged in the early rounds).

His eyelid was cut, but I wouldn't say it was on the verge of closing.




>However, I think he sensed that, and applied more pressure and
>got dude out there. That’s another sign of a great fighter.
>Acknowledging a possible danger ( his eye), and putting that
>shit to rest immediately. Taking zero chances.



This is an interesting conclusion, because you're saying he stopped Brook at will. Let's combine this with what you said about him getting tagged. That's part of his strategy and how he knew exactly how to stop the guy. Bud's just not afraid to get hit. Some say boxing is "hit and not get hit", but some people are dogs beyond that concept. I think it's also part of the reason Bud didn't have an outstanding amateur record (58-12), because his style isn't suited to just racking up points by hitting and not getting hit. He's a fighter before he's a boxer, not the other way around.