“After I Win This Fight, I’ll Be the Best Fighter in the World”: Errol Spence Jr. Talks About Terence Crawford Being Called Best Pound for Pound Fighter

The highly anticipated showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford has captured the attention of boxing fans worldwide. With the fight scheduled for July 29 on Showtime PPV, the event promises to be one of the most exciting matchups in recent years, reminiscent of the legendary Mayweather vs. Pacquiao bout in 2015. When discussing the fight, it’s hard to ignore that Crawford is considered the favorite by the oddsmakers. With an unblemished record of 39-0, he has established himself as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

Spence Jr., on the other hand, acknowledges that he understands why Crawford is the favorite. After enduring two car crashes and a torn retina eye injury in the last four years, Spence recognizes that he would naturally be seen as the underdog in this matchup. However, this label only fuels his motivation to defy the odds and prove himself as the best welterweight in the division.

Errol Spence Jr. speaks up on being the underdog against Terence Crawford

In a recent interview with Brian Custer, the unified champion was asked how he felt about ‘Bud’ coming into the fight as the favorite. He expressed his belief that after winning the fight, he would undoubtedly become the best fighter in the world.

“After I win this fight, I’ll be the best fighter in the world. And, I could see why he is the favorite. Just, just, common sense. I’m realistic. All the stuff that I’ve been through, just the stuff that people know about, I’ve been through. I will pick him as the favorite too. So, stuff happened, and I keep defying the odds,” he said.

One of the significant challenges Spence has faced was a severe car crash that occurred in 2019. Many doubted his ability to make a successful comeback from such a devastating incident. However, Spence proved the naysayers wrong by returning to the ring and showcasing his exceptional skills and resilience in his subsequent fights. Moreover, ‘The Truth’ feels that Crawford’s resume isn’t as good as his and is sometimes overstated while discussing his legacy.

Spence Jr. slams Terence Crawford’s resume ahead of their fight

In an interview with PBC, the unified champion, didn’t hold back when asked to rate Crawford’s professional resume. On a scale of 1 to 10, he gave Crawford’s 15-year career a low 0.5 rating, indicating his lack of belief in the quality of ‘Bud’s’ opponents. Crawford on the other hand was much more respectful and gave Spence’s resume a 7 out of 10 rating.

While Crawford is widely recognized as a highly-skilled fighter, there are lingering questions about the caliber of opponents he has faced. Moreover, this adds an element of uncertainty to the highly anticipated showdown. In the end, it will be inside the ring where the two champions will settle the debate. Their skill, determination, and ability to perform under pressure will ultimately determine the outcome of this high-stakes super fight. Boxing fans can only hope that the matchup lives up to its potential and cement both fighters in the annals of boxing.

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