The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - DC REACTS to Ilia Topuria CALLING OUT Terence Crawford: "Ilia is WINNING right now"
Sep 17, 2025
Daniel Cormier returns to dive into the spicy head-to-head between Ilia Topuria and Terence Crawford. He questions Crawford's claim of ignorance regarding Topuria, suggesting that the boxing champ is well aware of his rival. Cormier underscores Topuria's rising star power, likening him to Conor McGregor, and debates the risks of a fight with Crawford. The intense exchange is helping to elevate Topuria's profile, making for a gripping conversation about potential matchups and payday prospects.
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Topuria Mirrors McGregor’s Star Potential
- Daniel Cormier argues Ilia Topuria looks like Conor McGregor in star-making potential but not yet as massive.
- He notes Topuria's boxing skill gives fans a believable chance versus elite boxers, even if unlikely.
Boxing Specialization Still Rules
- Cormier believes Terrence Crawford is the superior pure boxer and would be favored in a matchup.
- He cautions that MMA success doesn't equal boxing mastery because boxers grow up solely in that craft.
Cormier Calls Crawford’s Claim A Lie
- Daniel Cormier shares that Crawford claimed he "never ever seen this dude fight" when asked about Topuria.
- Cormier disputes that, saying Crawford watches MMA and knows who Topuria is, so he thinks Crawford is downplaying him.