Errol Spence Jr. Accused of Not Paying Trainer’s Fee for Terence Crawford Fight While Derrick James Focuses on “Other Guys”

After the ninth-round TKO loss to Terence Crawford in July last year, Errol Spence Jr. said he was “a little off physically” at 147 lbs. At the post-fight presser, ‘The Truth’ also claimed his timing was off. Therefore, the former unified Welterweight champion hoped the rematch would take place at 154 lbs. And although Spence Jr. activated the rematch clause in September last year, ‘Bud’ vs. ‘The Truth’ seems far from happening as Errol recovers from eye surgery.

In this context, Spence Jr.’s former trainer Derrick James revealed he has not been in touch with ‘The Truth’. On the other hand, matchmaker Rick Glaser alleged that Spence Jr. had not paid James’ fees for the Terence Crawford fight. Here is what happened.

Why has Derrick James not spoken to Errol Spence Jr. for weeks?

After Errol Spence Jr.’s loss to Terence Crawford, in July last year, Derrick James told FightHub TV that ‘The Truth’ being weight-drained had nothing to do with the outcome of the fight. Additionally, he admitted that Crawford had “a great game plan” as his coach Brian McIntyre was “the better guy“. In this context, reportedly, Spence Jr. and James split. Now, in his latest interview with Cigar Talk, James, who is currently training Ryan Garcia, revealed that he had not spoken to ‘The Truth’ for weeks.

“I’m focused on my other guys. So, I haven’t talked to him maybe three weeks ago or whatever. But, it’s like everybody can’t look back. That’s the issue. Everybody keeps looking back. You can’t move forward looking back, bump into everything that’s in front,” Derrick James said. At this, the trainer was asked if he would like to see the rematch between Spence Jr. and Crawford.

“I would say this – If you gon’ fight I would think that would be a fight to fight,” James replied. Soon, in light of these statements, matchmaker Rick Glaser claimed Errol Spence Jr. had not paid James’ fees.

Rick Glaser calls out Spence’s “p*mp ‘n H*e Mentality”

Taking to X, Glaser announced that Errol Spence Jr. had not paid Derrick James his fees for the Terence Crawford fight. “It could be Errol didn’t like Derrick James fight plan. But no fight plan that Spence could execute was going to beat #Crawford,” said Rick Glaser. Additionally, he wrote, “Looks like Errol has that p*mp ‘n H*e mentality. @ErrolSpenceJr pay Derrick!!! #Boxing”

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At this, while Errol Spence Jr. has yet to comment on Derrick James’ fees, it was reported that ‘The Truth’ was looking for a new coach. In this connection, Calvin Ford, who trains Gervonta Davis aka Abdul Wahid, said he would happily train Spence Jr. if only Derrick James permitted him. So, with that said, what do you now make of James not speaking to Spence Jr. for weeks? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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