Errol Spence Disses Big Time Sports Magazine for Putting the Jake Paul-Nate Diaz Bout Over This Once-in-an-Era Undisputed Fight

Does the fight between a YouTuber-turned-boxer and a mixed martial artist carry such a weight to melt into thin air? What is arguably the most significant match of the current era in mainstream boxing? The world awaits the Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. clash on July 29 with bated breadth. Scores of fans check the latest developments covering the epic battle. Hence, understandably, for many, the appearance of Jake Paul on a revered sports magazine’s cover hasn’t gone down well among many boxing fans. So much so the development invited scorn from even one of the belligerents recently.

Roughly a week ago, Sports Illustrated featured Jake Paul on its cover. UFC’s President Dana White and the Cleveland, Ohio-born crossover boxer find their names among the magazine’s “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports” list.

Errol Spence Jr. derides a magazine for their choice

But for Errol Spence Jr., the move remains inconsequential. Early today, he was speaking to a group of reporters. The first question inquired whether the outcome of the bout with Crawford would have been at variance had it occurred three years ago, or perhaps Spence Jr. considers himself in the best of shapes now. The New York-born Southpaw responded that it is tough to speculate on such a scenario. There would probably be no difference when they eventually meet next Saturday night.

The next reporter quoted Crawford’s trainer ‘Bomac’ McIntyre. When she asked which one of Spence Jr.’s fights he and the team would consider for studying, the veteran trainer reportedly told her that ‘The Truth’ is a media-driven fighter. According to her, he also blamed them (reporters) and PBC. So she wanted to understand Spence Jr.’s reaction. The boxer calmly shared he didn’t have any response. Instead, he prefers utilizing setbacks as fuel for success.

No clue when he picked a copy last

The next question enquired about his thoughts on Jake Paul landing on Sports Illustrated’s cover instead of him and ‘Bud’ Crawford. The unified Welterweight champion replied, “That’s their priority. That’s what they want to do. Hey, I can’t knock it, man; I can’t remember last time I bought a Sports Illustrated magazine.” Undoubtedly, that’s a puzzle hovering in the minds of many followers.

His first loss to Tommy Fury on February 26 fueled the flames as questions over his efficacy against a full-blooded boxer poured in. Undoubtedly, it’s do-or-die for Jake Paul on August 5. A win against Nate Diaz makes it an all-critical affair. But a mainstream boxing match between boxers of such high caliber and talent as Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is a once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time fans came close to such an experience was when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao clashed.

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What is your take on the issue? Do you think the magazine opted for the right course of action by prioritizing the Jake Paul-Nate Diaz fight? Please share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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