Sub-middleweight treble American heavy gunner Errol Spence Jr. (28-0, 22KO) admitted that he and WBO middleweight Champion Terrance Crawford (38-0, 29KO) had a prior agreement, or understood as a verbal agreement, before he played cuban boxing champion Ugas, and the two had to fight this year. Now that Spence has used the word Guarantees, the Guarantee Tournament is sure to happen this year.
Spence will rise to 154 pounds in 2023, so he must race against undefeated Crawford for the ultimate 147-pound title. Otherwise the two wouldn't have a chance to fight at 147 pounds. It will depend on how Crawford, 34, and his team make choices, such as positioning themselves in negotiations and how they demand an honorarium distribution.
If Spence and Crawford can't come to an agreement, Spence could rise to 154 pounds in the next game instead of choosing Keith Thurman.
Aside from Crawford, Thurman was the only 147-pound character to appeal to Spence. But Spence has made it clear that he won't fight Thurman because Spence has called Thurman before and hasn't replied. Strictly speaking, Spence beat Thurman like a probe, and Thurman has long passed his peak.
Britain's second-middleweight Connor Ben won't be playing Spence now because Herne is reluctant. While Crawford ranks high on the P4P list, he doesn't sell as much PPV as Spence, and he has only one title, which Spence has three. For this reason, Crawford needs to keep a clear head and have a clear and objective understanding of himself.
"I think it's definitely going to happen," Spence said of the big game that's going to happen this year between him and Crawford. "We had a discussion before I fought with Ugas, so this fight is definitely going to happen and I think it's going to be played this year."
Spence continued: "I think the fight with Crawford is like this, either fight now or never. I don't see anything more attractive than my vs Crawford battle.
"I don't have to call Crawford. I feel like the negotiations will start either way. I've told them what I want the game, so this game will definitely be played.
It's a game where boxers and fans alike are involved. It was a game that everyone wanted to see, it was an absolutely popular one, and both teams were absolutely satisfied. ”
The editors believe that spence and Crawford's match mainly depends on the distribution of honorariums, Spence asked for 6-4 or even 7-3, Crawford asked for 5-5, if both sides do not budge, then it is certainly no play. If it is 6-4, Spence takes the lead, and the game is likely to be facilitated. It's up to Crawford to think about it.
Both boxers remain undefeated, neither can afford to lose, and neither is absolutely sure of winning, so they are cautious.
The editors of the fight jianghu believe that if the game can be played this year, it cannot be delayed any longer. Spence is not a timid man, and if Crawford has the courage, he will take the call. If it doesn't work, that's the Crawford team's problem. What do you think? 【Text/Fighting Jianghu】