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The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr, two of the welterweight division’s finest, prepare to face off in a highly anticipated bout for the undisputed welterweight title. With Crawford holding the WBO title and Spence Jr boasting the unified, their clash on July 29 in Las Vegas promises to be a monumental showdown.

With both fighters having undefeated records, this fight has all the ingredients to be the biggest boxing spectacle since Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Moreover, adding to the excitement is the endorsement of ‘Money who believes that Spence Jr has the highest likelihood of beating ‘Bud’ inside the squared circle.

In a recent assessment of the fight by the YouTube channel Fannon International Boxing, it was revealed that Mayweather might have given a warning sign to ‘Bud’ to be careful of the unified champion. In addition, he claimed that Mayweather advised undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney that some fighters cannot be outsmarted and have to be fought head-on.

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“Mayweather Jr at a point said, “Look man, some of these guys, you’re not going to be able to outthink. He said this to Devin Haney, ‘You’re not going to be able to outthink these guys. Some of these guys, you’re going to have to fight. You’re just gonna have to fight. And Errol, going in there and pushing that with Terence Crawford. Errol Spence Jr has the highest likelihood of anybody that Terence Crawford’s ever fought to just make him fight.” he said.

Mayweather knows perfectly well about the capabilities of Spence with the two engaging in sparring sessions in the past. Moreover, the fans also think that Spence could be the one to become an undisputed champion.

Fans React as Floyd Mayweather’s warning might decide Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford

A user named Luchi Kapone felt that Crawford was making the same mistakes as many of Spence’s past opponents. However, in the end, every opponent regretted making this mistake. “I feel like Crawford is making the mistake a lot of Spence opponents make, which is underestimating Spence’s all-around boxing IQ and skills. Thinking it’s going to be very simple to solve his puzzle, then they get in there and are surprised it’s not as easy as they thought, and get beat up. LOL!” he wrote.

Read More: “I’m Going for the Knockout”: Terence Crawford Reveals His Plan for Errol Spence Jr.

Another user named Mike claimed that Spence’s boxing IQ was underrated. “Spence’s boxing IQ is so underrated.” he wrote.

Moreover, a user named Ken Gray revealed that Mayweather already knows Spence would win based on their sparring sessions. “Floyd already knows from sparing with Errol, Crawford has no chance.” he wrote.

Another user also thought many people were underestimating Spence. “I kind of feel like people are underestimating Spence a little here,” he wrote.

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However, a user claimed that many people would switch to Crawford come fight night. “The closer it gets to the fight people are going to start switching on Crawford.” he wrote.

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The fans seem to agree with Mayweather that Spence Jr’s relentless pressure will be difficult for Crawford to navigate. However, the WBO championship will certainly not be a cakewalk for Spence. As fight night approaches, fans eagerly await the outcome of this monumental showdown, ready to witness a battle that could shape the landscape of the welterweight division.

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