I decided to make a lil promotional vid to alleviate the fans impatience and hopefully help the . It landed him in the intensive care unit. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad . The parties remain in talks, meaning no final agreement has been reached, ESPN cautioned. "I'm excited about this opportunity," Crawford told ESPN. The WBO welterweight champ made it clear at the Vergil Ortiz-Maurice Hooker fight Saturday that the potential showdown between the undefeated pound-for-pound fighters isn't going to happen. Who holds the edge? Terence Crawford "Happening NEXT All You Need To Know" Join this channel to get acc. ESPN.com has Crawford and Spence ranked as the top two fighters in the 147-pound division. Not long ago, it felt like we were on the one-yard line when it came to Spence-Crawford becoming official. Over the past several fights, Spence has proven to be very versatile. Crawford, meanwhile, won his first title fighting at 135 pounds but has filled out nicely at 147 and possesses uncanny strength for the division. When Crawford became a promotional free agent, the biggest road block to the megafight for all four belts was removed. "Bud" is the better finisher and owns a better punch variety. Spence, No. He defeated Jeff Horn in his first fight as a 147-pounder to win the WBO title. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Tom is a Senior Writer at GiveMeSport, based in the UK. -- Ben Baby. "There's nothing standing in the way from us fighting. But it isn't always quite that simple. Why you wanna put a cap on yourself? Im like, Well, thats not putting a cap on myself if this company is taking a risk? That was his first fight since 2020, as he was recovering from a detached retina that forced a bout with Manny Pacquiao to get nixed. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. News of Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) possibly squaring off against Rocha next, however, was met by an incredulous look from Derek Bozy Ennis, father and trainer of highly ranked contender, Jaron Boots Ennis. When will Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford fight? As part of the agreement, there is a bilateral rematch clause that the loser of the fight will have the right to exercise. He claims that his concerns over having transparency on the revenues and expenses for the fight was the big issue that killed the negotiations. facebook twitter whatsapp. Terence Crawford called out Errol Spence Jr Terence Crawford gave a clear message he wants to finally fight his great rival Errol Spence Jr, after being tipped as the better fighter by Shawn Porter. I heard he won, congratulations to Charlo, but hes on my hitlist. IBA prez: Russia, Belarus boxers should compete, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling, WBO orders Crawford title defense vs. Rocha, Serrano injured; rematch with Taylor postponed, Fury wins split decision to hand Paul first loss, Davis-Garcia bout finalized, moved to April 22, Sources: Taylor, Lopez agree to June 10 title bout. "I'm free to do whatever I want," Crawford told ESPN in April. In 2017, he beat Kell Brook for the IBF welterweight title and has defended it six times. Crawford, 35, has been a pound-for-pound beast for years, and he looked like the 147-pound king that he is when he scored a 10th-round TKO victory over Shawn Porter to retain his WBO title last. The Sporting News will be keeping an eye on all Spence-Crawford fight news and will be providing more information when it is released. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. How do Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. match up? All four 147-pound titles would be on the line in the welterweight summit meeting, a fight that has been in the making for years. If both Crawford and Spence win their fights, Arum can picture them squaring off in spring 2021. Errol Spence's fight with Terence Crawford is in jeopardy because of a contract dispute. A 2009 Golden Gloves champion, Spence made his pro debut in 2012. Since Crawford's Instagram Live story, there has been a back and forth on Twitter between the two champions. With his win over Ugas in April, Spence returned from surgery in August to repair a detached retina and picked up a third welterweight title. James Toney has had his say on a potential mega fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. James Toney doesn't give Errol Spence Jr. any chance of beating Terence Crawford if the pair meet in a welterweight clash later this year. IBA prez: Russia, Belarus boxers should compete, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling, WBO orders Crawford title defense vs. Rocha, Serrano injured; rematch with Taylor postponed, Fury wins split decision to hand Paul first loss, Davis-Garcia bout finalized, moved to April 22, Sources: Taylor, Lopez agree to June 10 title bout. Spence was scheduled to fight Manny Pacquiao in August 2021, but he was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a retinal detachment/break suffered during sparring. The winner won't just be recognized as the unquestioned best boxer in the stacked welterweight division; he'll probably be the undisputed pound-for-pound king. Negotiations for a fight against Crawford have froze for now. He has little doubt that a bout could be made if they receive COVID-19 clearance in the Middle East next year.Arum believes a #Spence bout is less dependent on COVID-19 because it can be made in the United States. He also won the WBA welterweight crown. Spence has the length and the power to do damage on the outside. A Golden Gloves silver medalist, Crawford made his pro debut in 2008. In addition to Spence reportedly rekindling talks in the background, thanks to Jarons lopsided victory over Karen Chukhadzhian, the newly crowned IBF interim titlist is now positioned perfectly for a crack at Spence and his unified throne. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. You may opt-out by. "All these stipulations and all these wrong sides of the streets, all these different promotional companies and all these different types of things, they made them up for Terence Crawford. So this division is set up to be one of the best in the sport both in the present and in the future. Lets see who the best welterweight in the world is.. Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have agreed to "all material terms" for a fight for the undisputed 147-pound championship, although no contracts have been signed, according to ESPN, which cited multiple sources. Against Mikey Garcia, a technically sound fighter who was moving up in weight, Spence was the better boxer and systematically picked him apart. They've both displayed mean streaks in the ring, too: Spence is coming off a TKO victory over Yordenis Ugas in April while Crawford stopped Shawn Porter in his most recent performance in November. "When he started his professional career I was rooting for him. ET with @maxkellerman on ESPN2 #SpenceCrawford pic.twitter.com/jsCg5ME85y. The pay-per-view bout slated for Las Vegas will miss its previously agreed-upon date of Nov. 19 and could get bumped back to December or January or who knows when. That was the last fight under his deal with Bob Arum and Top Rank. Crawford (38-0, 29. If it cratered, he would lose a lot money. Joining GiveMeSport in 2021, Tom has years of experience covering boxing and MMA, and now leads the team to deliver the best coverage in these areas. One of the biggest fights in boxing has been locked in negotiations for several months as fans await to . Most recently, in the unification bout against Ugas, he cranked up his output, imposed his will on the inside and earned a TKO. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Crawford wasn't willing to let Haymon or anyone else get in the way of his career. There's also a man not yet mentioned, former No. So, you know, that was an altercation.. and they've been dragging their a-- for months. February 25, 2023 11:34 AM 2 min read. Little to no argument can be made surrounding Terence Crawfords permanent fixture amongst boxings pound-for-pound elites. We're not icing him out,\" Arum said. With title reigns spanning across three separate weight classes, including an undisputed run at 140 pounds, the current WBO welterweight titlist has seemingly solidified himself as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The latter was on the side of Crawford, who wanted to approve expenses for a purse that was not guaranteed. Spence is bigger, perhaps stronger, and owns the better jab. It could lead to an intriguing end of 2022 for the sport. "Just like when I fought Gamboa, I never thought I was going to fight Gamboa. Why yall not gonna take us? Terence Crawford, now a promotional free agent, told ESPN there's "nothing standing in the way" of making a deal to fight Errol Spence Jr. in 2022. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) holds three of the 147-pound titles, Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) the fourth. The only missing link in a true unification is current WBO champion, Terence Crawford. But Spence is more defensively responsible. He already owned the WBC and IBF titles in the division. We know Spence isn't fighting Terence Crawford because the WBO has ordered Bud to defend his 147-lb . The 35-year-old is currently ranked . #errolspencejr #terencecrawford #spencecrawford Errol Spence Jr Vs. He wears the IBF, WBA and WBC belts. Crawford turns 35 on Sept. 28, but he's the best there is at the moment. He did not fight again until December 2020. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two . my side agreed to show him everything. An Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford bout for the undisputed welterweight championship is reportedly in the works. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. \"Everybody is working together. Per ESPN's Mike Coppinger, the two superstar boxers have. When asked by Spence about the backend, Crawford stated there would be an 80-20 split. That would create very intriguing nontitle fights and could help delineate what's going on behind Crawford-Spence. Haymon advises Spence. Arum said that Crawford wants increased revenue from the minimum on his Top Rank contract, and that will only come if he fights Pacquiao or Spence.A Crawford-Pacquiao or #Crawfordspence bout in 2021 is exciting because it would quench the thirst of boxing fans who have spent years asking for these bouts. It is the most action fans may see in 2022 between the two. Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr have been encouraged to finally stage one of the most in-demand fights in boxing by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. Spence beat Ugas via TKO after Ugas' eye was swollen shut. After failing to secure a full unification bout against Errol Spence Jr. late last year, Crawford, somewhat reluctantly, opted to defend his crown against fringe contender, David Avanesyan. "The Truth" attempted to clear the flames, or add onto it depending on who you are, by responding to Crawford. -- Coppinger. Crawford, Boxing Junkies No. At long last, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are closer than ever to fighting for welterweight supremacy this fall, and unlike Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, this matchup is materializing while both are still in the prime of their careers. This is one of boxing's youngest, deepest, most intriguing divisions. You know, they claim they know you. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out, Inside the creation of Jake Paul's 'Stardust Warriors' trunks, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Thorslund, Fundora solidify spots after dominant performances, Divisional rankings: Matias, Jack make big moves after impressive wins. He returned to the ring in December 2020 to beat Danny Garcia and retain his titles. ", MORE: Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights. . The fight for which fans have clamored the past few years is close to becoming reality. Ive got two people on my hitlist, Spence first and then Jermell.. "I grew up as a boxing fan so when Errol was at the Olympics fighting for the USA team I was rooting for him. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr latest betting odds According to reports, Terence 'Bud' Crawford opened up as a slight favorite at -125 to beat Errol 'The Truth' Spence. Spence is just two spots behind him. The good news is most of these fighters are still in their 20s -- all but 33-year-old Thurman -- and Benn, Ortiz and Ennis are 25 or younger. And the WBO welterweight world champion opened up about his frustrations that they haven't been able to make the fight up until now. There's no promotion company that's blocking it, there's no wrong side of the street, there's no nothing. This one will be worth the wait. But if talks for the first bout continue to drag out, it's conceivable that Crawford, 35, will want another fight before facing Spence. Absolutely. The fighter's lawyers need to clean up the legal language of the agreement. Spence, like the majority of the sport's elite welterweights, is aligned with PBC. -- Rothstein. Terence #Crawford (36-0, 27 KOs), ESPN's No.1 pound-for-pound boxer, will showcase his skill set next Saturday against former welterweight Kell Brook (39-2, 27 KOs), but many eyes around boxing are on what he will seek next provided he can handle businessCrawford and his team are aiming big sources have told LTM Luxurytainment MediaTop Rank CEO Bob Arum told LTM on Saturday that he only has two names in mind for Crawford's bout after Brook -- WBA champion Manny Pacquiao or IBF and WBC champion Errol Spence Jr. -- and plans to make one of them happen in the first half of 2021. Crawford has the WBO welterweight world title while Spence has accumulated the other three belts -- WBC, IBF and WBA. Per ESPNs Mike Coppinger, Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA (Super) welterweight champion, will face WBO champion Crawford in a unification fight. Muddling the odds of the fight happening sooner than later is Crawford may want another fight if negotiations persist on dragging out. 1 Canelo Alvarez, who might be able to get back into the conversation with a decisive win over Gennadiy Golovkin in their trilogy bout. Mix it all together -- along with the stakes -- and it's impossible to envision anything but an action-packed bout waged on the highest level. An expert in all things combat sports, he has interviewed some of the best fighters in the world, including the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. Between that, Spence's abilities as an inside fighter and the size differential between the two men, Crawford's best strategy might be to control the action on the outside and try to look for angles and windows to throw power counters. Speaking on The Porter Way podcast, Crawford - who stopped Shawn Porter in ten rounds last November - said: Im excited about it, man, I just cant wait until the contract gets signed and I get to go to training camp. He's a natural 147-pounder who competed at 152 pounds in the Olympics. It might mean the best of the rest at 147 pounds will have to be patient for a while. The 39-year-old also had an idea as to how boxing's various authorities could get Crawford and Spence finally in a ring together. You know, two companies willing to put $20-plus million in both of our pockets, guaranteed. Details on the issues at 5 p.m. "Terence Crawford divided a side of the street. Highly anticipated welterweight unification boxing match in the works, Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022, Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights. Arguably the best fight in boxing is targeted for October. Im like, Al, listen, you know, man, I got this big hedge fund company out there. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) is coming off a victory over Yordenis Ugas in April to capture the WBA Super welterweight belt. Spence called out Crawford after the fight, giving fans hope for a bout between the two. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two squaring off. As far as what is next for Spence,Boxing Scenes Keith Idecis reporting that Spence will also be fighting someone else. Spence-Crawford is one of the most anticipated boxing matches in some time, and with good reason. The outlet is reporting that organizers are targeting Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. So, too, could Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who just beat Anthony Joshua a second time. Spence demonstrated on Saturday night that he's at least close to his best. ', READ MORE: Terence Crawfords daughter goes viral for winning race despite losing shoe at start, MORE: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: AJ makes 'raw ability' admission. It looks like we might have to wait a little bit longer. "Tim Smith needs a reality check. Fight us.. It has been a year since Crawford's last fight, beating Shawn Porter in November 2021. Once I'm successful against Avanesyan, my plan is still the same: Whoop Errol Spence's a--.. This year. The hangup now, according to Coppinger: Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) wants transparency in regards to event expenses because the terms say nothing of guaranteed money. Spence stated Crawford was offered the financial transparency that he wanted by his team. If true, that would mean the sands of time in the hourglass have been running faster to the end than expected. Spence also teasedmoving up in weightin an interview with the Dallas Morning News. He says the pandemic has changed things in regards to promoters playing hardball, and he believes both sides would be motivated to make Spence-Crawford happen.\"That's yesterday's news. Not one, but two. "I agreed to all of their [B.S.] Why Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are not fighting: Top reasons why welterweight unification boxing match delayed | Sporting News PHO MIL 96 96 4th Quarter - 2:39 BRK ATL 17 17. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Crawford is a promotional free agent after parting ways with Top Rank, but sources said the proposed deal includes a bilateral rematch clause. Crawford would sue Arum and Top Rank, seeking nearly $10 million after alleging revolting racist bias that resulted in him failing to secure big money fights. Its ok like I said I been ready since I came in this division and all Ive heard was excuses after excuses get a belt, you taken the easy road, Im on the wrong side of the street, why I want this in the contract and now fight next year whats next. Al told me straight up, Im not letting anybody touch this fight. Like, All right, cool., MORE:Stop blaming Jake Paul for killing boxing's integrity, "But Im like, Why? He like, Why would you wanna put a ceiling on yourself? Crawford, ESPN's No. There was a holdup in negotiations, however. The contract for the fight hasno guaranteed purse in it. But if the clause is initiated, the winner will earn the majority of the purse for a return bout. (AP [+] Photo/Chase Stevens), This is a BETA experience. (Editors note: This column originally published atBoxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.). The deal had Crawford earning a smaller piece of the financial pie. October 2019 car crash led to him being hospitalized, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He suggested AT\u0026T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, or Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as two options to have the fight with limited spectators and receive a good gate.Spence (26-0, 21 KOs) will fight former two-division champion Danny Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs) on Dec. 5 on FOX PPV. An undisputed welterweight championship fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is being targeted for Nov. 19. Let's see who the best welterweight in the world is. We're talking about five fighters in particular here: Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Vergil Ortiz Jr., Eimantas Stanionis, Keith Thurman and Conor Benn. He anticipates revisiting that deal if the situation improves or there is a vaccine in 2021.Arum indicated Crawford, Pacquiao and both promotion sides were happy with the money before the fight was squashed. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) was set to fight Manny Pacquiao in August 2021 but withdrew from the matchup because of the eye injury. Spence ended his 16-month layoff in April, scoring a win over Yordenis Ugs with a TKO in the 10th round to retain the WBC and IBF welterweight titles. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? The Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy because of a lingering dispute regarding the contract, sources told ESPN. Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out, Inside the creation of Jake Paul's 'Stardust Warriors' trunks, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Thorslund, Fundora solidify spots after dominant performances, Divisional rankings: Matias, Jack make big moves after impressive wins. If the rematch clause is triggered, the winner will earn the majority of the revenue for the return bout, sources said. July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. How do Spence and Crawford match up? Terence Crawford defeated Shawn Porter via TKO in a welterweight title match last November. Fight fans have been on the edge of their seats as the last few months provided hope that a bout was secured before the end of the year. Nobody is icing out anybody. However, Crawford insists that that is all in the past, and he is looking forward to what the future holds. The issue, as always, came down to the fractured nature of boxing. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, Sources: Spence, Crawford agree to bout terms. Errol Spence Jr VS Terence Crawford - FULL FIGHT PREVIEW Home Of Boxing 40.3K subscribers Subscribe 125K views 7 months ago Errol Spence just a few months ago took down Yordenis. 1. Crawford did say he has interest in fighting Spence in 2023, if both fighters win their respective bouts. The good news - er, hopeful news - is they haven't shut down talks, by all accounts. The boxers have never been regarded in as high esteem as they are now. With no promotional ties shackling Crawford to a certain network and further complicating matters, team Ennis would love to sit down and discuss a possible bout. The Sporting News will provide more updates on Spence-Crawford when they are available. ESPN takes an early look at this potential super fight. At long last, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are closer than ever to . Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion, last fought in April 2022, beating Yordenis Ugas via TKO. I hit up Al. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. Theres no promotion company thats blocking it, theres no wrong side of the street, theres no nothing. UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. Spence is considered a big welterweight, while Crawford moved up to the division after becoming the undisputed junior welterweight champion. After failing to secure a full unification bout against Errol Spence Jr. late last year, Crawford, somewhat reluctantly, opted to defend his crown against fringe contender, David Avanesyan. At the moment, the 35-year-old is said to be in talks to take on mandatory challenger Alexis Rocha. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? MORE: Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022. The company rarely does business with Top Rank, Crawford's longtime promoter, but Crawford and Top Rank parted ways after his victory over Shawn Porter in November. The November 19th undisputed welterweight clash between unified champion Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is currently in jeopardy over the contract. Coppinger would later provide an update on the fight when talking to Max Kellerman. Then, you know, its high risk, I mean, high reward. If thats the case, you know, I cant see a fight thats been doing millions [of pay-per-view buys], you know, since Floyd and them. 4 on Boxing Junkies list, last fought in April, when hestopped Yordenis Ugasin 10 rounds to collect the third of his three titles. Spence, 32, has long been considered Crawfords only qualified peer. He also said he was willing to accept Haymon's offer of $0 guaranteed.
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