Terence Crawford makes ‘GOAT vs GOAT’ fight plea to Floyd Mayweather after return decision

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Terence Crawford has now suggested to Floyd Mayweather that the pair both come out of retirement and fight in 2027.Crawford has been adamant that he wouldn’t fight again after bowing out on top with a stunning undisputed title victory over Canelo Alvarez last September.Crawford is interested in a clash with Mayweather, which would pitch together two of the modern era greatsGettyBut ‘Bud’ has indicated he would now open the door to a potential return if the opportunity presented is correct.‘Bud’ initially called out WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia for a clash, with the pair having gone back and forth on social media.But now Crawford has suggested he’d be open to facing 50-0 boxing legend Mayweather, who is already in talks to return to the sport.He wrote on social media: “There’s a reason they want me to come back. “They had you all fooled thinking I couldn’t sell and wasn’t marketable.“Now look I’m the ticket. F**k it Floyd, me and you would crash everything. “GOAT vs GOAT – F**k it.”Any showdown between the pair would likely be the biggest commercial fight in boxing despite their age.The prospect of the pair putting their undefeated records on the line in a legend vs legend match-up would likely sell, particularly on American shores.Crawford is clearly gauging interest in a return, having also taken aim at Mayweather’s former protege Gervonta Davis.Mayweather is involved in several fight agreements, and would need to clear many hurdles to face CrawfordSean Michael Ham/ Mayweather PromotionsCould Mayweather vs Crawford actually happen?Any showdown would likely require a record-breaking financial package to seal the pair’s meeting in the ring.Zuffa boxing chief Dana White and Turki Alalshikh have suggested they would be interested in bringing Crawford back.However, Garcia may be a more realistic option with Mayweather yet to compete professionally since his win over Conor McGregor in 2017.Mayweather has signed up to exhibition fights and announced his latest would take place in Thailand against Matt Floyd in December.But his comeback plans are up in the air, having previously signed up to face Mike Tyson and risk his professional record against Manny Pacquiao.He has also been in talks with Garcia himself, as the superstar pair have agreed to a bout in public.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.But ‘King Ry’ has made a final offer to ‘Money’ insisting it must take place in February.A contract dispute broke out, which has seen Mayweather subject to legal scrutiny, as he is under contract with promoters CSI for the two fights.Until they are completed or an agreement can be arranged, Mayweather is unlikely to be able to step into the ring.