“I’m Gonna Show the World”: Terence Crawford Delves Into Why He Is Unable to Secure the ‘Big Marquess’ Fights

After years of speculation, the highly-anticipated showdown between welterweight champions Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is finally set to take place on July 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The clash between the two elite pound-for-pound fighters will be a huge unification fight, one of the biggest in modern boxing.

Spence and Crawford have long been regarded as the ‘cream of the crop’ in the welterweight division. Despite this, the two have never been able to get inside the against each ring until now. Moreover, the journey toward this monumental fight has been filled with hurdles and roadblocks, mainly due to the complexities of the boxing landscape. ‘Bud’ Crawford even revealed why he was not able to secure a fight despite wanting it for so long.

Overcoming roadblocks: Terence Crawford’s quest for marquee fights

In a recent appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast ‘Bud’ delved deep into why he was not able to secure marquee fights. He claimed that he would prove to the world that he is one of the best fighters out there, which is why many of his big fights weren’t booked.

“It’s nothing. That’s the next fight for me and him. I’m sitting here telling you that right now. That’s the next fight for me and him, and I’m gonna show the world. You know why Terence Crawford ain’t been able to get those big marquee fights, as everybody says. I haven’t had them. I’m gonna show them why,” he said.

One of the primary factors hindering Crawford’s quest for marquee fights was his contractual agreement with Top Rank. While under contract, Crawford found himself in a division loaded with talented welterweights, many of whom were aligned with rival promotions or networks, creating barriers to potential blockbuster matchups. In addition, boxing politics often came into play, making it challenging to orchestrate the dream fights that fans want. However, now that ‘Bud’ Crawford is a free agent, he is free to make fights according to his terms.

Terence Crawford reveals his plans to beat Errol Spence Jr.

In a recent conversation with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s ‘First Take’, Crawford assured Spence that their fight would be unlike any other and promised to deliver a spectacular victory. He predicted that the fight would end via knockout and him being declared the winner.

“If I get him hurt, I’m going for the knockout. I don’t have a 100% ratio of knockouts in the welterweight division for nothing. Ever since I moved up I became meaner, stronger, punching harder. So of course, the knockout comes,” he said.

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The WBO champion seems confident in his abilities and believes that he will get the knockout win. However, Spence is unlike any other opponent he has faced. Now, only time will tell who emerges victorious and finally claim the recognition they seek as the ‘top dog’ in the welterweight division. What did you think about Crawford revealing why he does not get ‘marquee fights’? In addition, who are you rooting for in this high-stakes matchup? Let us know in the comments below.

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