Terence Crawford Trains With Former UFC Champion

April 2024 · 3 minute read

Highlights

A former UFC bantamweight champion, Cody Garbrandt, dedicated time to training with one of boxing's pound-for-pound best, Terence Crawford, in preparation for his upcoming bout at UFC 300. Despite being over six years removed from his brief reign as the UFC's bantamweight champion, Garbrandt is riding the momentum of a recent first-round knockout victory against Brian Kelleher.

This win marks Garbrandt's first back-to-back victories since his unbeaten record was stopped by his former teammate T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 217. The fighter known as "No Love" is now set to face former flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo in a highly anticipated matchup between ex-champions at UFC 300, carrying significant implications for a potential future title shot.

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Cody Garbrandt Poses With Terence Crawford At UFC PI

The Former UFC Champion Has Crossed Paths With Crawford In The Past

Garbrandt recently shared a photo of himself alongside the undefeated boxing champion Terence Crawford at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. Garbrandt shared the photo on his Instagram page with the pair appearing to be in the middle of a workout.

‘Bud’ Crawford had a remarkable 2023 with only one appearance in the ring, where he delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career by defeating Errol Spence Jr. and claiming the undisputed welterweight championship. Renowned for his precise striking and knockout prowess, Garbrandt's collaboration with Crawford is expected to enhance his preparation to face another formidable striker at UFC 300 in Las Vegas.

Figueiredo is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rob Font in his bantamweight debut last December after an intense four-fight rivalry with Brandon Moreno. He aims to edge closer to a bantamweight title shot with a win over a resurging Garbrandt.

The 32-year-old UFC star catapulted to overnight fame after delivering a dominant victory against Dominick Cruz at UFC 207. Despite the subsequent setback of losing his next three fights, he reclaimed the spotlight with a formidable knockout of Raphael Assunção. Cody faced another challenge with a loss to Rob Font, and his transition to the flyweight division against Kai Kara-France proved unsuccessful. Upon returning to the bantamweight division, he has secured victories in his last two fights, showcasing a resurgence in his career.

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