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. In 2018, Crawford beat Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title. The 147-pound meeting for all four belts is one of the biggest fights in boxing. The undefeated American welterweight. October 2019 car crash led to him being hospitalized, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Boxing Matrix. 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. Crawford moved up to welterweight in 2018 after competing as a light welterweight for the previous three years. Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 . Spence is bigger, perhaps stronger, and owns the better jab. This is the rare time boxing marinated a matchup to perfection. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? 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. That would create very intriguing nontitle fights and could help delineate what's going on behind Crawford-Spence. UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. It is the most action fans may see in 2022 between the two. Crawford wasn't willing to let Haymon or anyone else get in the way of his career. As part of the agreement, there is a bilateral rematch clause that the loser of the fight will have the right to exercise. July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. 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MORE: Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022. There was speculation Crawford would face Errol Spence in a long-awaited world unification fight, with November 19 as a penciled date. 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. If the rematch clause is triggered, the winner will earn the majority of the revenue for the return bout, sources said. I meant what I said, once I beat Spence, if Jermell Charlo dont move up, Im coming for him. Coppinger went on to report that, per promoter Richard Schaefer, Spence is in discussions to potentially face Eimantas Stanionis. Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. 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? Two weeks later, Spence was involved in a horrific solo car accident where his Ferrari flipped multiple times, ejecting him from the car. 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. It has been a year since Crawford's last fight, beating Shawn Porter in November 2021. 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 . As expected, the Russian native provided Crawford with minimal resistance as he was ultimately crushed via sixth-round stoppage. -- Coppinger. Crawfordtold Mike Coppingerthat he will defend his title against David Avanesyan on December 10 inside the CHI Health Center in Nebraska. 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. 1 after Canelo Alvarez loses to Dmitry Bivol. Over the past several fights, Spence has proven to be very versatile. You have to cooperate to make the money.\" Spence stated Crawford was offered the financial transparency that he wanted by his team. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. He's not icing us out. 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 takes an early look at this potential super fight. "I'm free to do whatever I want," Crawford told ESPN in April. Crawford has fought . Of the main contenders, only Ugas is age 36 -- and he already lost to Spence. Will fight fans actually see Spence vs. Crawford at some point in 2023? He continued: "I always gave Errol the respect. 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. We're not icing him out,\" Arum said. Little to no argument can be made surrounding Terence Crawfords permanent fixture amongst boxings pound-for-pound elites. 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. This year. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. A venue has not been confirmed. Errol Spence Jr. Errol Spence Jr. says Terence Crawford fight is 'definitely happening this year' Steven Muehlhausen twitter . But it isn't always quite that simple. Spence and Crawford had agreed to terms, with Crawford set to earn the short end of the financial split, ESPN reported earlier this month. \"Everybody is working together. 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. 1 on ESPN's pound-for-pound list after Canelo Alvarez's upset loss to Dmitry Bivol in May. 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 . Spence beat Ugas via TKO after Ugas' eye was swollen shut. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. That includes a rematch clause and revenue details. Im always 100 per cent confident. He has defended the belt five times, the last fight a TKO victory over Shawn Porter in November. "Terence Crawford divided a side of the street. 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. That could mean that Crawford remains committed to a fight with Spence but wanted to stay busy until a deal could be reached. That was the last fight under his deal with Bob Arum and Top Rank. "If the rematch clause is triggered," Coppinger wrote, "the winner will earn the majority of revenue for the return bout, per sources.". my side agreed to show him everything. David Avanesyan is a very tough task. . The issue, as always, came down to the fractured nature of boxing. The one person who might get stuck in the waiting game is the former champion, Thurman, who turns 34 in November. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad outpointed Oscar De La Hoya in another battle of unbeaten stars in 1999. Crawford is a promotional free agent after parting ways with Top Rank, but sources said the proposed deal includes a bilateral rematch clause. 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. 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. The target date is Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! He claims that his concerns over having transparency on the revenues and expenses for the fight was the big issue that killed the negotiations. Just picturing myself walking down that aisle to put on a great show. The fighter's lawyers need to clean up the legal language of the agreement. Max Kellerman would end up telling Coppinger that there were disagreements in contract talks regarding events, expenses, and transparency. - YouTube 0:00 / 29:39 Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! 4 on Boxing Junkies list, last fought in April, when hestopped Yordenis Ugasin 10 rounds to collect the third of his three titles. Spence also teasedmoving up in weightin an interview with the Dallas Morning News. The Crawford-Spence bout is a title unifier the boxing world has been craving for years. Their strengths and weaknesses and what it's going to take for each to come o. I started communicating with [boxing manager] Al Haymon and PBC back in June. Spence could also face Keith Thurman, the formerWBA welterweight champion. The strategy will depend on how Spence plans to attack Crawford. This shapes up as a genuine coin-flip fight in a sport that too often serves up mismatches in major bouts. And unfortunately, they represent a fighter in Errol Spence who didn't want the fight as bad as I did.. Sure, the fight has been plenty viable since 2018, but never has there been more on the line for Spence and Crawford. "I was really looking forward to the Errol Spence fight. 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. 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. 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. Ive got two people on my hitlist, Spence first and then Jermell.. Crawford would continue his attempts to explain why a fight between the two fell through on Instagram Live. 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. "I never tried to down talk his talent or his skills in any way shape form or fashion. Errol Spence's fight with Terence Crawford is in jeopardy because of a contract dispute. 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, . Spence has held the IBF welterweight championship since defeating Kell Brook in 2017. Once I'm successful against Avanesyan, my plan is still the same: Whoop Errol Spence's a--.. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. So, too, could Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who just beat Anthony Joshua a second time. Indeed, the clock is ticking for both Crawford and his meeting with the 32-year-old Spence (28-0, 22 KOs). "That's the next fight I'll be campaigning for.". And Crawford is coming off an impressive knockout of former champion Shawn Porter in November, evidence that he. Assuming the deal is finalized, it will mark the first fight of the year for Crawford. For now, that sextet is the group of fighters who should be considered. Streaming service BLK Prime will distribute the bout for $39.95. Not long ago, it felt like we were on the one-yard line when it came to Spence-Crawford becoming official. 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 . Crawford, meanwhile, won his first title fighting at 135 pounds but has filled out nicely at 147 and possesses uncanny strength for the division. Nobody is icing out anybody. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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. -- Baby. 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. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. A rematch clause and revenue details needed to be discussed. Crawford, from Omaha, also claims he has always held rival Spence in high regard as he recognises his achievements in the ring. 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. The Sporting News will be keeping an eye on all Spence-Crawford fight news and will be providing more information when it is released. 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. An Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford bout for the undisputed welterweight championship is reportedly in the works. We know Spence isn't fighting Terence Crawford because the WBO has ordered Bud to defend his 147-lb . With 2023 just a few months away, many thought another year would have passed without the two . "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. Spence called out Crawford after the fight, giving fans hope for a bout between the two. They are a combined 66-0 with 51 wins by knockout or TKO. Join MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" for a live-streamed watch-along of UFC 285 in Las Vegas. 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. "Like I said there was never a side of the street till it came to Terence Crawford. 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. 1 and 3 in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings, so it would make sense that the winner would secure the top spot. You know, they claim they know you. It looks like we might have to wait a little bit longer. ESPN's Mike Coppinger reports that Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are "closing in on a deal" for a blockbuster October pay . "Tim Smith needs a reality check. An undisputed welterweight championship fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is being targeted for Nov. 19. Since Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) will earn a percentage of the net revenue, he wants the ability to approve expenses, sources said. He also said he was willing to accept Haymon's offer of $0 guaranteed. Sources: Spence-Crawford at risk; delay likely, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III. -- Mike Coppinger. I heard he won, congratulations to Charlo, but hes on my hitlist. Absolutely. The parties remain in talks, meaning no final agreement has been reached, ESPN cautioned. Crawford's. -- Rothstein. "When he started his professional career I was rooting for him. Crawford (38-0, 29. "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? However, Crawford insists that that is all in the past, and he is looking forward to what the future holds. He most recently defeated Shawn Porter via 10th-round TKO to retain the WBO welterweight title in November 2021. 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. Look for the left hook to land against the fellow southpaw. Issues with contracts, promoters, and timing have delayed it from happening. In this video Errol Spence Jr Vs Terence is the focus. 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. Theres no promotion company thats blocking it, theres no wrong side of the street, theres no nothing. How do Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. match up? Negotiations for a fight against Crawford have froze for now. "The Truth" attempted to clear the flames, or add onto it depending on who you are, by responding to Crawford. In 2017, he beat Kell Brook for the IBF welterweight title and has defended it six times. But if talks for the first bout continue to drag out, it's conceivable that Crawford, 35, will want another fight before facing Spence. The only missing link in a true unification is current WBO champion, Terence Crawford. 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. What could get really interesting is if some of those fighters decide they want to fight each other in the meantime. 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. Ugas had Spence hurt and out of it after staggering him with a big fight hand at one point. "I grew up as a boxing fan so when Errol was at the Olympics fighting for the USA team I was rooting for him. 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. facebook twitter whatsapp. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. Fight us.. There's no promotion company that's blocking it, there's no wrong side of the street, there's no nothing. The rematch clause would work both ways. 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