Prior to that bout, Spence told TMZ Sports a showdown with Crawford was what he wanted to do next. Assuming the deal is finalized, it will mark the first fight of the year for Crawford. ESPN's Mike Coppinger reports that Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are "closing in on a deal" for a blockbuster October pay . Not one, but two. Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 respectively, to share the ring with one another. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Per ESPNs Mike Coppinger, Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA (Super) welterweight champion, will face WBO champion Crawford in a unification fight. 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. Over the past several fights, Spence has proven to be very versatile. 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Muddling the odds of the fight happening sooner than later is Crawford may want another fight if negotiations persist on dragging out. Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. 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. 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? Crawford, ESPN's No. July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. The 147-pound meeting for all four belts is one of the biggest fights in boxing. ESPN.com has Crawford and Spence ranked as the top two fighters in the 147-pound division. When asked by Spence about the backend, Crawford stated there would be an 80-20 split. Spence stated Crawford was offered the financial transparency that he wanted by his team. Crawford recently left long-time promoter Top Rank, which evidently has made it easier to make a fight with the PBC-managed Spence. 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. 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. -- Ben Baby. 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. Ive got two people on my hitlist, Spence first and then Jermell.. The Crawford-Spence bout is a title unifier the boxing world has been craving for years. 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. 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. 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. Crawford, Boxing Junkies No. 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. Spence, like the majority of the sport's elite welterweights, is aligned with PBC. 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. David Avanesyan is a very tough task. And Crawford is coming off an impressive knockout of former champion Shawn Porter in November, evidence that he. Lets see who the best welterweight in the world is.. If you can do any of that (or maybe everything together) send me a message (boxingmatrix@gmail.com) where you explain your skills, experience and knowledge.Narrator: Nikola MuckajevEditor: Azna____________________________________________Follow Audiomachine on: Official Site: http://Audiomachine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Audiomachine Twitter: https://twitter.com/Audiomachine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Audiomachine_official/ License music: http://audiomachine.com/licensingBuy Audiomachine music: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/Audiomachine-amazon CDBaby: https://tinyurl.com/Audiomachine-CDBaby Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/Audiomachine-Spotify iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/Audiomachine-iTunes____________________________________________Music by Really Slow MotionBuy their music:Amazon : http://amzn.to/1lTltY5iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNBandcamp: http://bit.ly/1DqtZSoVisit us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReallySlowMotionTwitter: https://twitter.com/RSMmusicSoundYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/reallyslowmotion The boxing community has been waiting years for a match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. "Bud" stated that manager and Premier Boxing Champions Al Haymon wouldn't consider working with the investors. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. "The Truth" attempted to clear the flames, or add onto it depending on who you are, by responding to Crawford. 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. 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. That could mean that Crawford remains committed to a fight with Spence but wanted to stay busy until a deal could be reached. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Spence, 32, has long been considered Crawfords only qualified peer. We're not icing him out,\" Arum said. They going around us. "Tim Smith needs a reality check. -- Coppinger. It could lead to an intriguing end of 2022 for the sport. If the rematch clause is triggered, the winner will earn the majority of the revenue for the return bout, sources said. 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. Of the main contenders, only Ugas is age 36 -- and he already lost to Spence. Spence has held the IBF welterweight championship since defeating Kell Brook in 2017. There was a holdup in negotiations, however. The deal had Crawford earning a smaller piece of the financial pie. 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. There is a small holdup before it can become official, per ESPN. For now, that sextet is the group of fighters who should be considered. Spence, the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion, last fought in April 2022, beating Yordenis Ugas via TKO. Stanionis last fought in April, beating Radzhab Butaev via split decision. It is the most action fans may see in 2022 between the two. Crawford moved up to welterweight in 2018 after competing as a light welterweight for the previous three years. facebook twitter whatsapp. ", MORE: Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights. 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. How do Spence and Crawford match up? 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. As a promotional free agent after splitting from Top Rank, Crawford will earn a net-revenue percentage, so hes also requesting the power to approve all expenses. In his previous fight in November 2021, Crawford stopped former titleholder Shawn Porter in a close fight. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Theres nothing standing in the way from us fighting, Crawford told ESPN in April. So, you know, that was an altercation.. Sources: Spence-Crawford at risk; delay likely, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III. The Sporting News will be keeping an eye on all Spence-Crawford fight news and will be providing more information when it is released. Since Crawford's Instagram Live story, there has been a back and forth on Twitter between the two champions. He also won the WBA welterweight crown. Errol Spence Jr. Errol Spence Jr. says Terence Crawford fight is 'definitely happening this year' Steven Muehlhausen twitter . Sure, the fight has been plenty viable since 2018, but never has there been more on the line for Spence and Crawford. High-risk low reward, said Bozy during an interview with BoxingScene.com. 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 (28-0, 22 KOs) is coming off a victory over Yordenis Ugas in April to capture the WBA Super welterweight belt. A free agent, Crawford would sue Bob Arum and Top Rank, seeking nearly $10 million after alleging revolting racist bias that resulted in him failing to secure big money fights. This is one of boxing's youngest, deepest, most intriguing divisions. "That's the fight I feel like only makes sense because it would just be one belt left," he said. Most recently, in the unification bout against Ugas, he cranked up his output, imposed his will on the inside and earned a TKO. Details on the issues at 5 p.m. As expected, the Russian native provided Crawford with minimal resistance as he was ultimately crushed via sixth-round stoppage. (Editors note: This column originally published atBoxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.). 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. 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. Job offers: Writing scripts, video editing/cutting and sound adaption. Neil vs. Corogenes full card results Professional Fighters League. Been fighting at this weight for over a decade, this s--- aint easy or fun.. #errolspencejr #terencecrawford #spencecrawford Errol Spence Jr Vs. Look for the left hook to land against the fellow southpaw. 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. The undefeated American welterweight. The proposed welterweight unification boxing match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is reportedly "in jeopardy" because of unresolved contract issues. -- Rothstein. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. He claims that his concerns over having transparency on the revenues and expenses for the fight was the big issue that killed the negotiations. He did not fight again until December 2020. "Terence Crawford divided a side of the street. Ugas had Spence hurt and out of it after staggering him with a big fight hand at one point. Spence called out Crawford after the fight, giving fans hope for a bout between the two. Against Mikey Garcia, a technically sound fighter who was moving up in weight, Spence was the better boxer and systematically picked him apart. The fight did not materialize, again, to the chagrin of boxing fans. 1 Canelo Alvarez, who might be able to get back into the conversation with a decisive win over Gennadiy Golovkin in their trilogy bout. "There's never been any stumbling blocks. If true, that would mean the sands of time in the hourglass have been running faster to the end than expected. MORE:Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights, (Crawfords) been stalling for months, I couldve fought in November, Spencewould tweetbefore Crawfords fight became official. Crawford would continue his attempts to explain why a fight between the two fell through on Instagram Live. Fight us.. The boxers have never been regarded in as high esteem as they are now. 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. He already owned the WBC and IBF titles in the division. 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. 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. With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two .