Spence Jr vs Crawford Meet for the Undisputed Welterweight Championship

Boxing has never before in the four-belt era had an undisputed Welterweight division world champion. This will change on July 29th, in Las Vegas, when Terence “Bud” Crawford puts his World Boxing Organization (WBO) championship belt on the line against Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and his World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Council (WBC) championship belts.

Cameron Buford with Voice of the Fans

Boxing has never before in the four-belt era had an undisputed Welterweight division world champion. This will change on July 29th, in Las Vegas, when Terence “Bud” Crawford puts his World Boxing Organization (WBO) championship belt on the line against Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and his World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Council (WBC) championship belts. 

This match-up of undefeated champions is a throw-back from the glory day of boxing when championship fights such as Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns, Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez, and Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao captured the heart and minds of boxing fans. Crawford and Spence Jr. will be making history as they both put their undefeated records and legacies on the line when they step into the ring in this pay-per-view match-up at the T-Mobile arena.

Miraculously Errol Spence Jr. hasn’t shown any ill effects from his horrific car accident in 2019 when he dismantled Yordenis Ugas to claim the WBC Championship belt in April 2022, which added to his IBF and WBA championship belts. Meanwhile, Terence Crawford has been fighting for his respect in the division, as he has knocked out everyone he has faced in the ring since claiming the WBO Championship against Jeff Horne in 2018. 

“Y’all are going to witness greatness. We measure greatness by eras. July 29, I’m going to show everyone why this era is the Terence Crawford era,” Crawford said in their initial Los Angeles press conference. “A win shows that I’m the greatest fighter of the era. No man has captured undisputed in two weight classes. That solidifies me as the greatest fighter of this era.”

“He calls himself the big fish,” Crawford states. “What happens when you take the fish out the water? You suffocate him.” 

“This is going to be a one-sided ass whooping,” Spence Jr. says. “It’s going to take a few rounds, because he’s a tough dude. But everyone gets broke and we’re going to break him down.”

“I can guarantee you this is going to be an action-packed, old-school type of fight. If you’ve been craving those old fights, you have to tune into this one. This is a legendary fight,” Spence Jr. proclaims. “Belts aside, you talk about just these two fighters, this is the biggest fight in boxing. Especially because of the action we bring. We’re both going for the victory.”

These two are generally mild manner guys outside the ring. However, when they step into the ring, fans see a much different side of them. This made their trash talk somewhat subdued in their initial press conference. Yet things seemed to get more heated in their second press conference in New York City. 

“I like to go fishing. Everyone knows that’s my hobby. They’ve all been caught before,” Crawford says, understanding that Spence Jr. uses the big fish moniker. “We actually already caught him, and we’re reeling him in right now.”

“I’m the biggest (fish). He’s not catching me with no damn fishing pole,” Spence Jr. said in response to Crawford liking to fish. “He better come with a submarine. I’m the biggest shark. You ain’t catching Moby Dick with a fishing pole.”

Cleary, these boxers are confident in their skills and abilities. However, they also showed they know they will enter the ring with a dangerous fighter. Amidst the trash talk and barbs they throw at each other; they displayed some respect for one another as champions. 

“This is a fight that’s been marinating. This is greatness that you’re going to see on July 29. I’ve been preparing my whole life for this moment. Moments like these don’t come often, and this is my time,” Crawford says. “I rise to the occasion when I have the odds stacked against me. I’m a fan of Errol, but this is business. I see myself beating him. I’ve visualized it numerous times before.”

“This is the biggest fight in boxing. When you look at your styles, and know our mentalities, you know neither of us are going to want to break. I feel like someone is going to break on fight night,” Spence Jr. says. “I’m ready to show people that I’m one of the best welterweights of all time. Don’t miss this fight. Because I’m going show everyone why I’m breaking people.”

“This is as big as it gets. The best two fighters in the world, both in their prime and both undefeated world champions. This is not just a mega fight, it’s bigger than that. It’s a generational fight. It’s an instant classic that you’ll remember for years to come,” says President of TGB Promotions, Tom Brown. “When the fight is over, there will be one man standing in the center of the ring with his hand raised and all four belts. He will be the new undisputed pound-for-pound king of boxing.”

“This fight speaks for itself. Two of the best fighters in the sport fighting to make history. If you were going to create the perfect fight, it would look a lot like this,” says President of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza. “Two of the best and most skilled fighters in the sport, two fighters with knockout power, and all-action fan friendly styles. This fight is so evenly matched that the betting odds are almost dead even.”

Tickets for this historic event in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena on July 29, 2023, promoted by Man Down Promotions, TBC Promotions, and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com. For more information on this fight, visit www.SHO.com/sportsand www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #SpenceCrawford, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, and @TGBPromotions, on Instagram.