Terence Crawford has cemented his legacy in the boxing world by beating Errol Spence Jr. Before the main event, many experts and fans viewed the bout as a close match, however, Crawford took control and secured a one-sided victory. The bout happened on the 29th of July, and in it, ‘Bud’ triumphed with a knockout in the ninth round against Spence. Moreover, many speculated Spence’s form was “off” the night of the match. However, with Spence activating the rematch clause, excitement has flared up again.
Crawford, also known as Bud, earned roughly $21 million from the fight. As Spence prepares for the rematch, speculation is rife. While some believe the outcome won’t change, notable figures like Jermell Charlo are backing Spence for the win. Furthermore, even Former World Champion Bernard Hopkins supports Spence and considers that the rematch will turn out “different.” Now, amongst the plethora of viewpoints surrounding the rematch, we have a new name. He is none other than Steven Nelson, Crawford’s training partner. He has recently spilled the beans about the condition in which Spence will rematch Bud.
At what condition will ‘The Truth’ rematch Terence Crawford?
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As everyone prepared for the rematch, Steven Nelson dropped a bombshell. Nelson said Crawford wants the rematch with Errol Spence Jr. at welterweight (147lbs) only. No welterweight, no fight. Intrigued? You should be. This condition could change everything. The fight contract has a rematch clause. The loser can activate it. However, the winner picks the weight class for the rematch.
Terence Crawford’s training partner Steven Nelson has suggested that Crawford is insisting the Errol Spence rematch happens at welterweight (147lbs) or not at all – contract allows first fight loser to activate rematch clause, but winner gets to decide second fight weight… pic.twitter.com/hvVxNg0tze
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 17, 2023
This new detail could change the game. It adds excitement to an already charged atmosphere. As Nelson said, “Facts…… and to all the people out here spreading false narratives, Bud is offering Errol a fight at 147. If he doesn’t take it, which we’re hoping he doesn’t because it’s a waste of time, Bud wants to do sumn that’s never been done and move up 3 weight classes to beat Canelo.”
Moreover, looks like Bud is quite serious about fighting Canelo.
Bud sets his sight on ‘Cinnamon’
Terence Crawford’s win over Errol Spence Jr. stunned the boxing world. The shock came not from the win itself, but from how Crawford dominated Spence. Since his July win, Crawford has often named Canelo Alvarez as a potential next opponent. Both Crawford and Alvarez rank among the world’s top pound-for-pound boxers.
A fight between them could become a historic classic. However, three weight divisions currently separate them. Alvarez has shown no interest in the fight. Despite this, Crawford keeps pushing for a bout with Alvarez. He recently posted on X saying that Canelo vs Crawford is the biggest fight in boxing, and that no other fight surpasses this bout.
Canelo vs Crawford is the biggest fight in boxing. There’s no fighter out there that’s a bigger fight then us.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) September 8, 2023
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With a potential game-changing condition for the rematch and a daring ambition to face Canelo, Crawford remains the man to watch. The boxing world waits in anticipation. What’s next is anyone’s guess, but one thing is certain: Crawford is shaping the future of boxing.
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