Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. Spence could also face Keith Thurman, the formerWBA welterweight champion. Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion, last fought in April 2022, beating Yordenis Ugas via TKO. But now its another waiting game and getting reminiscent of the massive delays that fans endured to see Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather in May 2015 a matchup that wouldve been more entertaining a few years earlier when both fighters were still in their prime. We're talking about five fighters in particular here: Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Vergil Ortiz Jr., Eimantas Stanionis, Keith Thurman and Conor Benn. If both Crawford and Spence win their fights, Arum can picture them squaring off in spring 2021. Spence has held the IBF welterweight championship since defeating Kell Brook in 2017. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? The boxing community has been waiting years for a match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. There was speculation Crawford would face Errol Spence in a long-awaited world unification fight, with November 19 as a penciled date. The boxers have never been regarded in as high esteem as they are now. [Spence] had to go back and ask Al for permission, you know, if he can, you know, take this big chunk, a lump sum of money, to fight Terence Crawford, Crawford said, via Boxing Scene. Sure, the fight has been plenty viable since 2018, but never has there been more on the line for Spence and Crawford. 1 on ESPN's pound-for-pound list after Canelo Alvarez's upset loss to Dmitry Bivol in May. 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. "Tim Smith needs a reality check. According to Mike Tyson, it's disappointing that the fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford hasn't happened yet because it could have been really exciting. He returned to the ring in December 2020 to beat Danny Garcia and retain his titles. Because I know me. The one person who might get stuck in the waiting game is the former champion, Thurman, who turns 34 in November. "I grew up as a boxing fan so when Errol was at the Olympics fighting for the USA team I was rooting for him. Most recently, in the unification bout against Ugas, he cranked up his output, imposed his will on the inside and earned a TKO. 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Spence, 32, has long been considered Crawfords only qualified peer. They are a combined 66-0 with 51 wins by knockout or TKO. I decided to make a lil promotional vid to alleviate the fans impatience and hopefully help the . TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. That could mean that Crawford remains committed to a fight with Spence but wanted to stay busy until a deal could be reached. 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The Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy due to lingering contract issues, sources tell ESPN, and if the fight does take place, it won't be Nov . David Avanesyan is a very tough task. The fight did not materialize, again, to the chagrin of boxing fans. The outlet is reporting that organizers are targeting Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. Get live play-by-play and official results from Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. This is the rare time boxing marinated a matchup to perfection. 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. Crawford wants the ability to approve expenses, per ESPN. If true, that would mean the sands of time in the hourglass have been running faster to the end than expected. 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. 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, are closer than ever to fighting for welterweight supremacy, ESPN's Boxing Star Index: Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia and more ready for the next step, Terence Crawford's 7-year-old daughter loses shoe, comes back to win track race in heroic effort, Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A new No. Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. are near a deal to meet in a pay-per-view showdown for the undisputed welterweight championship this October in Las Vegas, ESPN is reporting. "If the rematch clause is triggered," Coppinger wrote, "the winner will earn the majority of revenue for the return bout, per sources.". Spence is just two spots behind him. (Editors note: This column originally published atBoxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.). July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. He has defended the belt five times, the last fight a TKO victory over Shawn Porter in November. - YouTube 0:00 / 29:39 Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! He rebounded from detached-retina surgery with a 10th-round TKO of Yordenis Ugas in April to win the WBA crown that joined his WBC and WBA titles. Details on the issues at 5 p.m. Those same fans felt like they got hit with a shot to the gut following ESPNs report that WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford will be fighting in 2022, just not against Spence. Crawford is a promotional free agent after parting ways with Top Rank, but sources said the proposed deal includes a bilateral rematch clause. That would create very intriguing nontitle fights and could help delineate what's going on behind Crawford-Spence. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two squaring off. The mega-fight with Errol Spence Jr. is on hold until at least 2023 after Terence Crawford announced a date for his next fight against David Avanesyan. He wears the IBF, WBA and WBC belts. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? Why yall not gonna take us? So this division is set up to be one of the best in the sport both in the present and in the future. He's not icing us out. ESPN's Mike Coppinger reports that Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are "closing in on a deal" for a blockbuster October pay . This way he would have a partner in the money.\"Arum cited the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury bouts as evidence he could get a deal done with rival Haymon. 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. If the pay-per-view fight set for Las Vegas is finalized, it won't take place on the targeted date of Nov. 19 but rather in December or even January, sources said. Close friends not long ago, both fighters have been campaigning for a fight for years. 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. Terence Crawford doubled down on moving on from a potential unification bout with fellow welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr. Spence also teasedmoving up in weightin an interview with the Dallas Morning News. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. "Like I said there was never a side of the street till it came to Terence Crawford. After recovering from a torn retina that forced him out of a fight against Manny Pacquiao, Spence squared off against Yordenis Ugas in April for the WBA (Super) welterweight title. I heard he won, congratulations to Charlo, but hes on my hitlist. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/boxing-news-terence-crawford-errol-spence-jr-nearing-ppv-fight-deal, Dana White: Boxing is 'a broken business that is an absolute nightmare to try to fix', Alistair Overeem booked for kickboxing rubber match vs. Badr Hari at 'GLORY: Collision 4', UFC heavyweight fighter panel including Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic predicts UFC 285's Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Dana White shuts door on Francis Ngannou: 'He'll never be in the UFC again', Photos: UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs, Photos: BKFC 37 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs, Photos: Valentina Shevchenko through the years, Video: Watch jacked Jake Gyllenhaal film 'Road House' scene following UFC 285 weigh-ins, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Crawford turns 35 on Sept. 28, but he's the best there is at the moment. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Indeed, the clock is ticking for both Crawford and his meeting with the 32-year-old Spence (28-0, 22 KOs). 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. Ugas had Spence hurt and out of it after staggering him with a big fight hand at one point. Spence and Crawford had agreed to terms, with Crawford set to earn the short end of the financial split, ESPN reported earlier this month. Absolutely. Two weeks later, Spence was involved in a horrific solo car accident where his Ferrari flipped multiple times, ejecting him from the car. 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. In the days leading up to Crawford's decision to fight Avanesyan, Boxing Scene reported that the Spence side felt Crawford was not committed to making the fight happen. The rematch clause would work both ways. . There was a holdup in negotiations, however. 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. For over 20+ minutes, Crawford went in-depth about how representatives from two unnamed hedge funds offered guaranteed purses of $25 million for himself and Spence. Probably, although there are some other fighters who might have a say, particularly Naoya Inoue with his impressive TKO victory over Nonito Donaire in their June rematch. "Bud" stated that manager and Premier Boxing Champions Al Haymon wouldn't consider working with the investors. "I was really looking forward to the Errol Spence fight. Terence Crawford defeated Shawn Porter via TKO in a welterweight title match last November. Crawfordtold Mike Coppingerthat he will defend his title against David Avanesyan on December 10 inside the CHI Health Center in Nebraska. Not one, but two. Spence, a 32-year-old from Desoto, Texas, who is aligned with Al Haymon's PBC, returned from surgery to repair a detached retina to score a 10th-round TKO of Yordenis Ugas in April to add the WBA belt to go along with his WBC and WBA titles. Stanionis last fought in April, beating Radzhab Butaev via split decision. "No one wants to face either of them, no one can beat either of them, they are at a point now in their careers where they need each other," Bellew explained. Crawford, Boxing Junkies No. Spence was nowhere to be found while I was trying to make the deal," Crawford said. -- Michael Rothstein. Inoue has a true claim. That was the last fight under his deal with Bob Arum and Top Rank. Max Kellerman would end up telling Coppinger that there were disagreements in contract talks regarding events, expenses, and transparency. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. 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. 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. my side agreed to show him everything. Once I'm successful against Avanesyan, my plan is still the same: Whoop Errol Spence's a--.. Bozys insistence on Crawford facing them could be met with somewhat of a roadblock. You know, two companies willing to put $20-plus million in both of our pockets, guaranteed. "The Truth" attempted to clear the flames, or add onto it depending on who you are, by responding to Crawford. This one will be worth the wait. A 2009 Golden Gloves champion, Spence made his pro debut in 2012. 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. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad outpointed Oscar De La Hoya in another battle of unbeaten stars in 1999. The Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy because of a lingering dispute regarding the contract, sources told ESPN. "That's the fight I feel like only makes sense because it would just be one belt left," he said. It might mean the best of the rest at 147 pounds will have to be patient for a while. Will fight fans actually see Spence vs. Crawford at some point in 2023? He also said he was willing to accept Haymon's offer of $0 guaranteed. The only missing link in a true unification is current WBO champion, Terence Crawford. Both boxers are in the ESPN pound-for-pound top three and neither has come all that close to losing. Their strengths and weaknesses and what it's going to take for each to come o. The latter was on the side of Crawford, who wanted to approve expenses for a purse that was not guaranteed. A venue has not been confirmed. 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? "I'm excited about this opportunity," Crawford told ESPN. -- Mike Coppinger. Little to no argument can be made surrounding Terence Crawfords permanent fixture amongst boxings pound-for-pound elites. He did not fight again until December 2020. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) is coming off a victory over Yordenis Ugas in April to capture the WBA Super welterweight belt. 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. 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Per ESPNs Mike Coppinger, Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA (Super) welterweight champion, will face WBO champion Crawford in a unification fight. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 . ESPN takes an early look at this potential super fight. In his previous fight in November 2021, Crawford stopped former titleholder Shawn Porter in a close fight. Crawford moved up to welterweight in 2018 after competing as a light welterweight for the previous three years. "I agreed to all of their [B.S.] "Bud" is the better finisher and owns a better punch variety. Coppinger would later provide an update on the fight when talking to Max Kellerman. Sources: Spence-Crawford at risk; delay likely, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III. A rematch clause and revenue details needed to be discussed. One of the biggest fights in boxing has been locked in negotiations for several months as fans await to . (AP [+] Photo/Chase Stevens), This is a BETA experience. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. Over the past several fights, Spence has proven to be very versatile. When asked by Spence about the backend, Crawford stated there would be an 80-20 split. "When he started his professional career I was rooting for him. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad . Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 respectively, to share the ring with one another. The Crawford-Spence bout is a title unifier the boxing world has been craving for years. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Artur Beterbiev punches his way into the top 10, but who's out? 1. MORE: Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022. Since Crawford's Instagram Live story, there has been a back and forth on Twitter between the two champions. Crawford's. Im always 100 per cent confident. "I explained to Al Haymon and Errol that I was going to fight before the end of the year. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Let's see who the best welterweight in the world is. Crawford, ESPN's No. "Gamboa was on the pound-for-pound list, a baby Tyson, and once I got that opportunity I thought, 'Dang, what the hell is going on? Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. 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. "I'm free to do whatever I want," Crawford told ESPN in April. You may opt-out by. 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. 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 November. As expected, the Russian native provided Crawford with minimal resistance as he was ultimately crushed via sixth-round stoppage. 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. Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford have agreed to all material terms for a fight for the undisputed welterweight championship, an event targeted for Nov. 19 in Las Vegas, multiple sources tell . Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. Of the main contenders, only Ugas is age 36 -- and he already lost to Spence. Crawford, meanwhile, won his first title fighting at 135 pounds but has filled out nicely at 147 and possesses uncanny strength for the division. 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. ESPN.com has Crawford and Spence ranked as the top two fighters in the 147-pound division. It could lead to an intriguing end of 2022 for the sport. Crawford and Spence are Nos. In that bout, Arum revealed that ESPN+ revenue accounted for 1/3 of all PPV buys -- another example of why he believes that a Spence-Crawford bout can't happen without Top Rank and its exclusive ESPN contract. 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. This year. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. The Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy due to lingering contract issues, sources tell ESPN, and if the fight does take place, it wont be Nov. 19. Against Crawford, Spence will have the size advantage. Crawford would continue his attempts to explain why a fight between the two fell through on Instagram Live. If it cratered, he would lose a lot money. Spence, No. Even if the Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is finalized, it won't take place on the targeted date of Nov. 19 but rather in December or even January . As far as what is next for Spence,Boxing Scenes Keith Idecis reporting that Spence will also be fighting someone else. -- Baby. It looks like we might have to wait a little bit longer. 1 fighter pound-for-pound, is coming off a sensational 10th-roundknockout of Shawn Porterin the fifth defense of his WBO belt in November, the biggest victory in his career. Which he didnt call me back, so I proposed it to Al. "In my eyes it was never anything that would stop a great fight from happening. Who holds the edge? #errolspencejr #terencecrawford #spencecrawford Errol Spence Jr Vs. 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. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. Crawford rose to No. Spence demonstrated on Saturday night that he's at least close to his best. The deal had Crawford earning a smaller piece of the financial pie. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. I hit up Al. When will Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford fight?
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