This weekend at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Terence Crawford, one of boxing hottest talents, will be taking on a solid challenge in the hard-hitting Dierry Jean. On paper, Crawford looks to be a hot favorite, as is usually the case when the hometown-native enters the squared circle.
But let’s look further beyond the surface of this encounter. Let’s delve into the serious details, exploring some key facts surrounding the careers and achievements of both boxers.
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Note: Advantageous stats are indicated in red (some may be subjective), and championship stats refer to ‘fully fledged world titles’ only.
Terence Crawford vs Dierry Jean
Physical/Vital
Birthplace
Omaha, Nebraska … Montreal, Canada
Age
28 … 33
Height
5′ 8″ … 5′ 6.5″
Reach
70″ … 72″
Stance
Orthodox … Orthodox
Record (Pro)
Debut
2008 … 2006
Bouts
26 … 33
Wins
26 … 29
Defeats
0 … 1
Draws
0 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Knockout Ratio
69% (18) … 67% (20)
1st Round Knockouts
6 … 2
2nd Round Knockouts
4 … 4
3rd Round Knockouts
2 … 2
4th – 6th Round Knockouts
5 … 10
Defeats by Knockout
0 … 0
Knockdowns Suffered
0 … 0
Rounds Boxed
120 … 164
12-Rounders Completed
2 … 2
Current Winning Streak
26 … 4
Undefeated Fighters Defeated
3 … 0
Latest Win
Thomas Dulorme (TKO 6) … Jerry Belmontes (UD 10)
World Title Bout Experience
Wins
4 … 0
Defeats
0 … 1
Draws
0 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Successful Defenses
2 … NA
Longest Championship Reign
1 year, 9 months … NA
Major Titles Won
WBO (135 lbs), WBO (140) … 0
Major Titles Currently Held
WBO (140 lbs) … 0
Notable Performances
CRAWFORD: Thomas Dulorme (TKO 6), Raymundo Beltran (UD 12), Yuriorkis Gamboa (TKO 9), Ricky Burns (UD 12), Andrey Klimov (UD 10), Alejandro Sanabria (TKO 6), Breidis Prescott (UD 10)
JEAN: Jerry Belmontes (UD 10), Carlos Manuel Reyes (KO 3), Lamont Peterson (LOSS: UD 12), Cleotis Pendarvis (TKO 4), Ivan Cano (TKO 11)
There you have it, fight fans! Based on our Crawford vs Jean Tale of the Tape, Stats & Facts, plus your own opinions, how do you see this championship showdown playing out?
Crawford vs Jean will headline at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, on October 24th, with HBO and Boxnation broadcasting the event live. We’ll of course be providing Round by Round Live Updates here at BoxingBase.com and over on Twitter (@BoxingBase).
