# Dana White Has a Plan to UNDO Crawford’s Retirement, And It Involves a 29-Year-Old Monster
Terence Crawford, the undefeated boxing legend with a pristine 42-0 record, might just be getting pulled back into the ring, despite consistently denying a return. UFC CEO Dana White, fresh off the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn post-fight presser, is incredibly confident he knows exactly what it would take to convince “Bud” to lace up the gloves again. Crawford, at 38, stepped away last year after his career-defining win over Canelo Alvarez, retiring as an undisputed champion, but White clearly believes there is an offer he cannot refuse.
The “Right Fight” is More Than Just Cash
Forget about just throwing a mountain of cash at him, though White admits “there is always a number.” According to White, it is going to take more than that to get Crawford back. He needs “the right fight,” something that genuinely interests and challenges him enough to leave his family and get back into grueling camp. White even talked to Crawford yesterday, and the champ is reportedly “having a blast with his kids and doing what we all wish we could do.” That tells you how high the bar is set, right? It shows how much White believes he can crack the code to lure him back. White is moving full steam ahead with Zuffa Boxing and he is chasing those massive matchups.
Meet Jaron “Boots” Ennis, The Unbeaten Prospect
So, what kind of fight could possibly pique the interest of a retired, undisputed champion? White seems to have an idea. All eyes are now on Jaron Ennis, the 29-year-old undefeated fighter who just snagged the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles in June by stopping Xander Zayas. Ennis, currently sitting at a dominant 36-0, is actively seeking undisputed status, the exact same goal Crawford accomplished. White was asked about this potential showdown and his subtle agreement said it all. He pretty much signaled that Ennis could be that “magic matchup” to get Crawford off the couch.
Dana White is not messing around. He made it clear he wants to “pull kicking and screaming” a guy like Crawford out of retirement. White’s confidence is through the roof, but bringing back a retired, undisputed champ who is enjoying family life will not be easy. Can he make the Ennis fight happen? The boxing world is holding its breath to see if White can pull off this incredible comeback for one of the sport’s greatest.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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