Boxing superstar dissed New York City: ‘It’s just dirty’

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Terence Crawford will face fellow boxing champion Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on September 13. (AP Photo/John Locher)AP

Boxing champion and Nebraska native Terence Crawford, 37, won’t be buying real estate in New York City any time soon if his feelings toward the “Big Apple” hold true.

Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) dissed the city while leaned back in his chair and sporting a devilish grin during a recent episode of "Ring Champs with Ak & Barak," where the champion let loose.

“I don’t like New York, I don’t like California, I don’t like [Las] Vegas. New York is just dirty. Everybody rude, everybody moving so fast,” Crawford said. ”You hold the door open for somebody ... they bump you."

“The city” has been ridiculed for its cleanliness with issues like trash and rats often being cited. Meanwhile, some argue the perception is influenced by factors beyond street cleanliness, such as its homeless encampments, and residents who often wear mean mugs. Crawford also criticized how New Yorkers frame things people say.

“New York, man,” Crawford said after being teased. “When you are in New York, you can’t say nothing. Everything is ‘Pause! ... No Diddy!’”

Meanwhile, as Crawford vented, the west coast (where Crawford is headed) also caught strays.

Crawford will fight Mexican boxing legend and fellow champion Canelo Alvarez, 34, on Saturday Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City.”

Crawford, who holds the Super WBA and WBO welterweight titles, is the first male boxer to become undisputed champion in two weight classes in the four-belt era.

Todderick Hunt covers Sports and Culture and Recruiting. Have a story idea or a tip? He can be reached at thunt@njadvancemedia.com.

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