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, from Omaha, also claims he has always held rival Spence in high regard as he recognises his achievements in the ring. There's no promotion company that's blocking it, there's no wrong side of the street, there's no nothing. "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? There was speculation Crawford would face Errol Spence in a long-awaited world unification fight, with November 19 as a penciled date. For years, a bout between welterweight champions Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford has been marinating, just waiting to become official. But if the clause is initiated, the winner will earn the majority of the purse for a return bout. Neil vs. Corogenes full card results Professional Fighters League. Max Kellerman would end up telling Coppinger that there were disagreements in contract talks regarding events, expenses, and transparency. 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. UFC 285 takes place Saturday inLas Vegas, and you can discuss the event here. Crawford, ESPN's No. 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. A free agent, Crawford has been working on his own for a Spence fight. As far as what is next for Spence,Boxing Scenes Keith Idecis reporting that Spence will also be fighting someone else. After Crawford defeated Amir Khan on April 20 at Madison Square Garden, Bob Arum wasted no time calling out . 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. 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. 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. 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 outlet is reporting that organizers are targeting Nov. 19 in Las Vegas. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) is repped by Al Haymon's PBC . 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. An undisputed welterweight championship fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is being targeted for Nov. 19. 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. How do Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. match up? Terence Crawford defeated Shawn Porter via TKO in a welterweight title match last November. Coppinger would later provide an update on the fight when talking to Max Kellerman. Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) was set to fight Manny Pacquiao in August 2021 but withdrew from the matchup because of the eye injury. This is one of boxing's youngest, deepest, most intriguing divisions. -- Baby. The parties remain in talks, meaning no final agreement has been reached, ESPN cautioned. Crawford's win over Porter is a prime example of how methodical he can be in the ring. 1 after Canelo Alvarez loses to Dmitry Bivol. 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. The 39-year-old also had an idea as to how boxing's various authorities could get Crawford and Spence finally in a ring together. The Sporting News will provide more updates on Spence-Crawford when they are available. 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. 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Two weeks later, Spence was involved in a horrific solo car accident where his Ferrari flipped multiple times, ejecting him from the car. - YouTube 0:00 / 29:39 Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. - The Fight of the Century! So this division is set up to be one of the best in the sport both in the present and in the future. He already owned the WBC and IBF titles in the division. He asked Crawford to share the contract that was offered and asked where the money from the hedge funds were coming from. Inoue has a true claim. It arguably would be the biggest welterweight fight since Felix Trinidad . 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. Once I'm successful against Avanesyan, my plan is still the same: Whoop Errol Spence's a--.. You know, two companies willing to put $20-plus million in both of our pockets, guaranteed. He also said he was willing to accept Haymon's offer of $0 guaranteed. February 25, 2023 11:34 AM 2 min read. Spence-Crawford is one of the most anticipated boxing matches in some time, and with good reason. He's knocked out his last six opponents and this guy is dangerous. Presently, the smooth switch-hitter is waiting by the phone for his next assignment. Spence was scheduled to fight Pacquiao in August 2021 but canceled the clash due to his injured retina. They are a combined 66-0 with 51 wins by knockout or TKO. #errolspencejr #terencecrawford #spencecrawford Errol Spence Jr Vs. Crawford turns 35 on Sept. 28, but he's the best there is at the moment. Terence Crawford is adamant he will fight Errol Spence Jr in 2022 - while at the same time calling out Jermell Charlo. 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. 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Boxing fans across the world have been desperate to see the pair, 32 and 34 respectively, to share the ring with one another. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? 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. Tom is a Senior Writer at GiveMeSport, based in the UK. 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. The rematch clause would work both ways. ESPN's Mike Coppinger reports that Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are "closing in on a deal" for a blockbuster October pay . 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. It has been a year since Crawford's last fight, beating Shawn Porter in November 2021. He's a natural 147-pounder who competed at 152 pounds in the Olympics. Negotiations for a fight against Crawford have froze for now. Errol Spence Jr. Errol Spence Jr. says Terence Crawford fight is 'definitely happening this year' Steven Muehlhausen twitter . 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. . Spence is considered a big welterweight, while Crawford moved up to the division after becoming the undisputed junior welterweight champion. In 2018, Crawford beat Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title. 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. Spence didn't drop a single point in a unanimous decision victory. -- Mike Coppinger. 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. Not long ago, it felt like we were on the one-yard line when it came to Spence-Crawford becoming official.