"Just like when I fought Gamboa, I never thought I was going to fight Gamboa. Against Mikey Garcia, a technically sound fighter who was moving up in weight, Spence was the better boxer and systematically picked him apart. 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 . July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. A rematch clause and revenue details needed to be discussed. 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. Spence, 32, has long been considered Crawfords only qualified peer. He has defended the belt five times, the last fight a TKO victory over Shawn Porter in November. "Like I said there was never a side of the street till it came to Terence Crawford. As part of the agreement, there is a bilateral rematch clause that the loser of the fight will have the right to exercise. 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. 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. It looks like we might have to wait a little bit longer. 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. Once I'm successful against Avanesyan, my plan is still the same: Whoop Errol Spence's a--.. 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Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion, last fought in April 2022, beating Yordenis Ugas via TKO. A Golden Gloves silver medalist, Crawford made his pro debut in 2008. Prior to that bout, Spence told TMZ Sports a showdown with Crawford was what he wanted to do next. Just picturing myself walking down that aisle to put on a great show. Spence was scheduled to fight Pacquiao in August 2021 but canceled the clash due to his injured retina. 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. The 147-pound meeting for all four belts is one of the biggest fights in boxing. 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. Assuming the deal is finalized, it will mark the first fight of the year for Crawford. The outlet is reporting that organizers are targeting Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. "When he started his professional career I was rooting for him. That includes a rematch clause and revenue details. You know, two companies willing to put $20-plus million in both of our pockets, guaranteed. Join MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" for a live-streamed watch-along of UFC 285 in Las Vegas. February 25, 2023 11:34 AM 2 min read. 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. 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. ESPN's Mike Coppinger. So, you know, that was an altercation.. Who holds the edge? Crawford would continue his attempts to explain why a fight between the two fell through on Instagram Live. The undefeated American welterweight. "That's the fight I feel like only makes sense because it would just be one belt left," he said. Spence is bigger, perhaps stronger, and owns the better jab. Their strengths and weaknesses and what it's going to take for each to come o. Spence beat Shawn Porter in Sept., 2019 to win the WBC title. "I'm free to do whatever I want," Crawford told ESPN in April. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? The dream fight of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight championship could get called off if a nagging contract issue isnt resolved soon, according to ESPNs Mike Coppinger. Spence, No. There's little doubt either would one of the most anticipated fights of the year and draw plenty of viewers.Arum said he isn't worried that Crawford could leave Top Rank for PBC once his deal is up and noted that due to the money involved it was needed to be a two-promotion deal rather than PBC's Al Haymon taking it on himself.\"It's to everybody's benefit for us to do it together,\" Arum said. The boxers have never been regarded in as high esteem as they are now. The target date was late November, and then December. Been fighting at this weight for over a decade, this s--- aint easy or fun.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Crawford recently left long-time promoter Top Rank, which evidently has made it easier to make a fight with the PBC-managed Spence. "If the rematch clause is triggered," Coppinger wrote, "the winner will earn the majority of revenue for the return bout, per sources.". 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. Coppinger did note the contract has not yet been signed by Crawford or Spence as their lawyers "clean up" some of the legal language in the agreement. Per ESPN's Mike Coppinger, the two boxing superstars are "closing in" on an . Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. 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. 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 . The strategy will depend on how Spence plans to attack Crawford. Spence also teasedmoving up in weightin an interview with the Dallas Morning News. 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. Boxing Matrix. "I grew up as a boxing fan so when Errol was at the Olympics fighting for the USA team I was rooting for him. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. The November 19th undisputed welterweight clash between unified champion Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is currently in jeopardy over the contract. 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. The bout with Crawford will crown an undisputed champion, something that seemed almost impossible in the past. We're not icing him out,\" Arum said. When will Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford fight? And Ive been waiting for this moment all my life to show everybody that doubts me who Terence Crawford is. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Most recently, in the unification bout against Ugas, he cranked up his output, imposed his will on the inside and earned a TKO. Issues with contracts, promoters, and timing have delayed it from happening. "I explained to Al Haymon and Errol that I was going to fight before the end of the year. 1 after Canelo Alvarez loses to Dmitry Bivol. 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. As far as what is next for Spence,Boxing Scenes Keith Idecis reporting that Spence will also be fighting someone else. Crawford moved up to welterweight in 2018 after competing as a light welterweight for the previous three years. 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. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? The fight for which fans have clamored the past few years is close to becoming reality. I decided to make a lil promotional vid to alleviate the fans impatience and hopefully help the . 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. The ultimate welterweight showdown appears to be on. 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. We're talking about five fighters in particular here: Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Vergil Ortiz Jr., Eimantas Stanionis, Keith Thurman and Conor Benn. - YouTube 0:00 / 29:39 Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! This one will be worth the wait. Why Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are not fighting: Top reasons why welterweight unification boxing match delayed, Stop blaming Jake Paul for killing boxing's integrity, Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? There was speculation Crawford would face Errol Spence in a long-awaited world unification fight, with November 19 as a penciled date. 4 on Boxing Junkies list, last fought in April, when hestopped Yordenis Ugasin 10 rounds to collect the third of his three titles. Why yall not gonna take us? 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? 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. 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. Crawford, meanwhile, won his first title fighting at 135 pounds but has filled out nicely at 147 and possesses uncanny strength for the division. In 2018, Crawford beat Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title. Tom is a Senior Writer at GiveMeSport, based in the UK. That is why he took the Avanesyan fight. He already owned the WBC and IBF titles in the division. However, Crawford insists that that is all in the past, and he is looking forward to what the future holds. The fighter's lawyers need to clean up the legal language of the agreement. 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. Not one, but two. This is one of boxing's youngest, deepest, most intriguing divisions. 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? 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 . They are a combined 66-0 with 51 wins by knockout or TKO. Let's see who the best welterweight in the world is. What could get really interesting is if some of those fighters decide they want to fight each other in the meantime. my side agreed to show him everything. But if talks for the first bout continue to drag out, it's conceivable that Crawford, 35, will want another fight before facing Spence. "In my eyes it was never anything that would stop a great fight from happening. 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. The fight for which fans have clamored the past few years is close to becoming reality. 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. High-risk low reward, said Bozy during an interview with BoxingScene.com. One of the biggest fights in boxing has been locked in negotiations for several months as fans await to . 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. Little to no argument can be made surrounding Terence Crawfords permanent fixture amongst boxings pound-for-pound elites. 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. Absolutely. He returned to the ring in December 2020 to beat Danny Garcia and retain his titles. Arguably the best fight in boxing is targeted for October. Boxing fans are getting closer to breathing a sigh of relief. "Tim Smith needs a reality check. Sure, the fight has been plenty viable since 2018, but never has there been more on the line for Spence and Crawford. A 2009 Golden Gloves champion, Spence made his pro debut in 2012. A free agent, Crawford has been working on his own for a Spence fight. Although nothing is set in stone as of yet, Roiman Villa, after scoring the upset victory over Rashidi Ellis, has been floated around as a possible opponent. You have to cooperate to make the money.\" This year. 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. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad outpointed Oscar De La Hoya in another battle of unbeaten stars in 1999. Coppinger would later provide an update on the fight when talking to Max Kellerman. An undisputed welterweight championship fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is being targeted for Nov. 19. Crawford has fought . Throughout the fight, Crawford did an excellent job of countering the aggressive Porter and moved backward to create the necessary distance to land those powerful counters. Against Crawford, Spence will have the size advantage. The proposed deal includes a bilateral rematch clause that the loser will have the right to exercise. 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. 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. It was the second major setback of Spence's career after an October 2019 car crash led to him being hospitalized. \"If the fighters want guarantees, I think Haymon would be reluctant to face that bill himself. 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. 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. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! Job offers: Writing scripts, video editing/cutting and sound adaption. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad . 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. 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. -- Baby. Over the past several fights, Spence has proven to be very versatile. Spence, like the majority of the sport's elite welterweights, is aligned with PBC. "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. But Spence is more defensively responsible. 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. Spence Jr. Vs Crawford is a fight everyone's clamoring for. (AP [+] Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter). Presently, the smooth switch-hitter is waiting by the phone for his next assignment. The fight did not materialize, again, to the chagrin of boxing fans. -- Rothstein. The target date is Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. (Editors note: This column originally published atBoxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.). ESPN takes an early look at this potential super fight. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? . Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) is repped by Al Haymon's PBC . Theres nothing standing in the way from us fighting, Crawford told ESPN in April. In 2017, he beat Kell Brook for the IBF welterweight title and has defended it six times. 1. Spence beat Ugas via TKO after Ugas' eye was swollen shut. Per ESPN's Mike Coppinger, the two superstar boxers have "agreed to all material terms" for a bout in Las Vegas. But it isn't always quite that simple. It has been a year since Crawford's last fight, beating Shawn Porter in November 2021. He continued: "I always gave Errol the respect. The issue: Crawford wants transparency related to event expenses since the contract contains no guaranteed purse, sources said. Nobody is icing out anybody. The deal had Crawford earning a smaller piece of the financial pie. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs), a promotional free agent after leaving Top Rank when his contract expired following the Porter fight, defeated Avanesyan by sixth-round KO on Dec. 10. He also won the WBA welterweight crown. "Bud" is the better finisher and owns a better punch variety. Crawford, ESPN's No. I heard he won, congratulations to Charlo, but hes on my hitlist. 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. And now theres this a contractual glitch as the boxing world waits for a dream fight that may never happen. But if the clause is initiated, the winner will earn the majority of the purse for a return bout. October 2019 car crash led to him being hospitalized, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "There's never been any stumbling blocks. That was the last fight under his deal with Bob Arum and Top Rank. While he doesn't believe that Crawford is eschewing his well-respected son, Bozy does have an inkling as to why they haven't been given the call. He's a switch-hitting boxer who can seamlessly adjust from orthodox to southpaw and deliver power shots from both stances. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two squaring off. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. Spence could also face Keith Thurman, the formerWBA welterweight champion. Sources: Spence-Crawford at risk; delay likely, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III. 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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Bozys insistence on Crawford facing them could be met with somewhat of a roadblock. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) holds three of the 147-pound titles, Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) the fourth. Look for the left hook to land against the fellow southpaw. When asked by Spence about the backend, Crawford stated there would be an 80-20 split. Because I know me. Inoue has a true claim. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. He stated that an agreement is "further away than ever before" and the fight could be pushed to December or January. Not long ago, it felt like we were on the one-yard line when it came to Spence-Crawford becoming official. 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. Spence stated Crawford was offered the financial transparency that he wanted by his team. Spence has held the IBF welterweight championship since defeating Kell Brook in 2017. [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. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. 1 pound-for-pound boxer and top welterweight, last fought in November, a 10th-round TKO victory over Shawn Porter to retain his WBO title. The other big setback of Spence's career after an October 2019 car wreck led to him being hospitalize with a long recovery process. 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. 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. "I agreed to all of their [B.S.] Ive got two people on my hitlist, Spence first and then Jermell.. The contract for the fight hasno guaranteed purse in it. and they've been dragging their a-- for months. So, too, could Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who just beat Anthony Joshua a second time. 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 wasn't willing to let Haymon or anyone else get in the way of his career. There is a small holdup before it can become official, per ESPN. They going around us. Crawford, Boxing Junkies No. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two . He claims that his concerns over having transparency on the revenues and expenses for the fight was the big issue that killed the negotiations. Im always 100 per cent confident. I meant what I said, once I beat Spence, if Jermell Charlo dont move up, Im coming for him. Crawford will have a slight reach advantage over Spence. Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 . 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. 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. Crawford turns 35 on Sept. 28, but he's the best there is at the moment. The good news - er, hopeful news - is they haven't shut down talks, by all accounts. 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. In his previous fight in November 2021, Crawford stopped former titleholder Shawn Porter in a close fight. 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.
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