Spence could also face Keith Thurman, the formerWBA 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. 1 Canelo Alvarez, who might be able to get back into the conversation with a decisive win over Gennadiy Golovkin in their trilogy bout. "I explained to Al Haymon and Errol that I was going to fight before the end of the year. Spence is bigger, perhaps stronger, and owns the better jab. 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. 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. Bozys insistence on Crawford facing them could be met with somewhat of a roadblock. The outlet is reporting that organizers are targeting Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. 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. The proposed welterweight unification boxing match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is reportedly "in jeopardy" because of unresolved contract issues. Crawford, the WBO welterweight champion, told ESPN in April that his ideal fight plan would be to fight Pacquiao first and then Spence, but he would love to face them both.\"The next fight is going to be, as far as I can control things, we're not going to fool around, it's going to be Pacquiao or Spence,\" Arum told LTM.What went wrong between Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya and DAZN?Arum said they had a deal earlier this year for Crawford to fight Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) in Qatar, but the country's ministry of health backed out because of the COVID-19 situation. Of the main contenders, only Ugas is age 36 -- and he already lost to Spence. Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. 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. "When he started his professional career I was rooting for him. If true, that would mean the sands of time in the hourglass have been running faster to the end than expected. But if the clause is initiated, the winner will earn the majority of the purse for a return bout. But if talks for the first bout continue to drag out, it's conceivable that Crawford, 35, will want another fight before facing Spence. We're not icing him out,\" Arum said. Spence didn't drop a single point in a unanimous decision victory. Crawford has the WBO welterweight world title while Spence has accumulated the other three belts -- WBC, IBF and WBA. Crawford wants the ability to approve expenses, per ESPN. He's a switch-hitting boxer who can seamlessly adjust from orthodox to southpaw and deliver power shots from both stances. facebook twitter whatsapp. "That's the next fight I'll be campaigning for.". The undefeated American welterweight. Spence was nowhere to be found while I was trying to make the deal," Crawford said. It is the most action fans may see in 2022 between the two. 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. 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. MORE: Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022. Errol Spence's fight with Terence Crawford is in jeopardy because of a contract dispute. 1. It appears a welterweight title showdown is close to being finalized. Little to no argument can be made surrounding Terence Crawfords permanent fixture amongst boxings pound-for-pound elites. The boxing community has been waiting years for a match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. 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. 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. Spence is considered a big welterweight, while Crawford moved up to the division after becoming the undisputed junior welterweight champion. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. You have to cooperate to make the money.\" Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. 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 147-pound meeting for all four belts is one of the biggest fights in boxing. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. Boxing fans are getting closer to breathing a sigh of relief. The boxers have never been regarded in as high esteem as they are now. Terence Crawford "Happening NEXT All You Need To Know" Join this channel to get acc. and they've been dragging their a-- for months. The Sporting News will be keeping an eye on all Spence-Crawford fight news and will be providing more information when it is released. It was the second major setback of Spence's career after an October 2019 car crash led to him being hospitalized. So this division is set up to be one of the best in the sport both in the present and in the future. Per ESPN's Mike Coppinger, the two superstar boxers have "agreed to all material terms" for a bout in Las Vegas. And the WBO welterweight world champion opened up about his frustrations that they haven't been able to make the fight up until now. 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 was late November, and then December. 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. But Spence is more defensively responsible. \"If the fighters want guarantees, I think Haymon would be reluctant to face that bill himself. 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 . Im always 100 per cent confident. Which he didnt call me back, so I proposed it to Al. Crawford wasn't willing to let Haymon or anyone else get in the way of his career. Been fighting at this weight for over a decade, this s--- aint easy or fun.. 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? 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. ', 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. Crawford did say he has interest in fighting Spence in 2023, if both fighters win their respective bouts. July 10, 2022 4:58 AM 1 min read. Editor's note: This story was originally published in June and has been updated with newt information about the fight. An Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford bout for the undisputed welterweight championship is reportedly in the works. ESPN's Mike Coppinger. Spence beat Shawn Porter in Sept., 2019 to win the WBC title. "There's nothing standing in the way from us fighting. In his previous fight in November 2021, Crawford stopped former titleholder Shawn Porter in a close fight. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Spence beat Ugas via TKO after Ugas' eye was swollen shut. You know, two companies willing to put $20-plus million in both of our pockets, guaranteed. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr is '100 per cent' happening in 2022, Terence Crawfords daughter goes viral for winning race despite losing shoe at start, Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: AJ makes 'raw ability' admission. Just picturing myself walking down that aisle to put on a great show. The bout with Crawford will crown an undisputed champion, something that seemed almost impossible in the past. As expected, the Russian native provided Crawford with minimal resistance as he was ultimately crushed via sixth-round stoppage. 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 decided to make a lil promotional vid to alleviate the fans impatience and hopefully help the . 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. 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. The one person who might get stuck in the waiting game is the former champion, Thurman, who turns 34 in November. 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. And now theres this a contractual glitch as the boxing world waits for a dream fight that may never happen. ", MORE: Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights. Their strengths and weaknesses and what it's going to take for each to come o. 4 on Boxing Junkies list, last fought in April, when hestopped Yordenis Ugasin 10 rounds to collect the third of his three titles. Crawford has fought . The Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy because of a lingering dispute regarding the contract, sources told ESPN. Crawford's. Spence, No. The latter was on the side of Crawford, who wanted to approve expenses for a purse that was not guaranteed. That includes a rematch clause and revenue details. 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. Im like, Al, listen, you know, man, I got this big hedge fund company out there. The fight for which fans have clamored the past few years is close to becoming reality. He already owned the WBC and IBF titles in the division. Why yall not gonna take us? He believes now is the perfect time to pull the trigger. 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. "If the rematch clause is triggered," Coppinger wrote, "the winner will earn the majority of revenue for the return bout, per sources.". Two weeks later, Spence was involved in a horrific solo car accident where his Ferrari flipped multiple times, ejecting him from the car. Errol Spence Jr. Errol Spence Jr. says Terence Crawford fight is 'definitely happening this year' Steven Muehlhausen twitter . 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. Spence demonstrated on Saturday night that he's at least close to his best. Which means that getting the Crawford-Spence situation sorted shouldn't eat too much into their futures if it takes a year or so. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. ESPN takes an early look at this potential super fight. February 25, 2023 11:34 AM 2 min read. Both boxers are in the ESPN pound-for-pound top three and neither has come all that close to losing. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) is coming off a victory over Yordenis Ugas in April to capture the WBA Super welterweight belt. In 2018, Crawford beat Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title. Spence, like the majority of the sport's elite welterweights, is aligned with PBC. Haymon advises Spence. "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. He continued: "I always gave Errol the respect. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There was a holdup in negotiations, however. The 35-year-old is currently ranked . Muddling the odds of the fight happening sooner than later is Crawford may want another fight if negotiations persist on dragging out. Arguably the best fight in boxing is targeted for October. It might mean the best of the rest at 147 pounds will have to be patient for a while. The good news - er, hopeful news - is they haven't shut down talks, by all accounts. "I was really looking forward to the Errol Spence fight. Crawford recently left long-time promoter Top Rank, which evidently has made it easier to make a fight with the PBC-managed Spence. I heard he won, congratulations to Charlo, but hes on my hitlist. He also said he was willing to accept Haymon's offer of $0 guaranteed. 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. The boxing community has been waiting years for a match between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. 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. Because I know me. Please check your email for a confirmation. Crawford and Spence are Nos. There's no promotion company that's blocking it, there's no wrong side of the street, there's no nothing. Terence Crawford defeated Shawn Porter via TKO in a welterweight title match last November. Crawford would continue his attempts to explain why a fight between the two fell through on Instagram Live. A rematch clause and revenue details needed to be discussed. Against Mikey Garcia, a technically sound fighter who was moving up in weight, Spence was the better boxer and systematically picked him apart.