Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Crawford Stripped of Title Over $300K Fee Dispute

12/6/2025

44 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Crawford Stripped Title

Terence Crawford, American boxer, was stripped of WBC super middleweight title for not paying a $300,000 sanctioning fee.
Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez in September 2025 to become the first undisputed champion in three weight divisions.
The WBC reduced the fee from 3% to 0.6% of Crawford's $50 million purse, citing nonresponse to communications.
The WBC has ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to fight Christian Mbilli for the vacant title.

Summary

Crawford Faces Backlash

Terence Crawford (boxer) faces backlash from boxing figures, notably Oscar De La Hoya, for refusing to pay a $300,000 WBC sanctioning fee.
De La Hoya says sanctioning fees support fighters and preserve boxing integrity.
De La Hoya accuses Crawford of being a mouthpiece for TKO, a new promotional group.
The dispute raises concerns about the future of boxing governance and sanctioning bodies.

History

Historical Context

In 2025, Terence Crawford was stripped of the WBC super middleweight title over a $300,000 sanctioning fee dispute, highlighting ongoing governance issues within the WBC, founded in 1963. This incident echoes past controversies, such as the 1998 WBC title fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya, reflecting the complex dynamics between fighters and sanctioning bodies in boxing.

1 of 3

Crawford Stripped Title

Terence Crawford, American boxer, was stripped of WBC super middleweight title for not paying a $300,000 sanctioning fee.
Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez in September 2025 to become the first undisputed champion in three weight divisions.
The WBC reduced the fee from 3% to 0.6% of Crawford's $50 million purse, citing nonresponse to communications.
The WBC has ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to fight Christian Mbilli for the vacant title.

1 / 3