I remember his fights with Nicky Piper. And Michael Nunn.
He beat Piper in a gruelling fight. With Nunn it was a surprise title shot,... Nunns opponent pulled out and Ashley a career light-heavyweight was surprisingly offered the title shot at Super-Middleweight. With only about 4 weeks notice.
He put up a brave effort but was clearly nowhere near Michael Nunns class. And got beat up and stopped.
Crawford never had much of a fanbase not even in British boxings heyday of the early 1990's , a fringe world class contender. Sort of fighter you casually follow and root for because you know he has come from a hardlife and has only gotten to title level on determination despite not being exceptionally skilled.
Last I heard he was having a hardtime in retirement and had attempted suicide a couple of times. Hope he is in a better place mentally.