The World Boxing Association announced that Terence Crawford would lose his 154-pound title, pushing Abass Baraou up from interim to full champion. Terence Crawford (37) picked up the WBA belt in August 2024 when he beat Israil Madrimov on points in Los Angeles. Terence Crawford’s Weight GainThe WBA has listed names like Conor Benn and Josh Kelly as possible contenders for Baraou’s first defence. “Terence Crawford leaves a big gap, but I’ll make it my own.”There’s a twist to Terence Crawford’s story this month. Still, the $50 million payday from the Canelo fight points to Crawford’s strong reputation at the box office.