Jeff Mayweather Gives His Brutally Honest Reaction to Terence Crawford’s 9th Round TKO Victory Over Errol Spence Jr

The much-anticipated showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. had boxing enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Leading up to the fight, numerous speculations and predictions circulated among fans and experts alike. While many picked Crawford as the favorite, few expected him to dominate in such a fashion, leaving everyone in awe of his impeccable performance.

Bud would end up dominating the fight, even managing to secure three knockdowns on Spence. In the end, the new undisputed champion finished the bout with a ninth-round TKO cementing his place at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings. However, this was not all as legendary trainer Jeff Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, was also among those who witnessed the fight unfold. He also provided fans with his brutally honest opinion about the fight and why ‘Bud’ managed to dominate.

Jeff Mayweather’s honest reaction to Spence vs Crawford: Shock and awe

In an interview with FightHype.com following the bout, he expressed shock and awe at Crawford’s ability to execute his game plan with precision. While he revealed that he did not make a prediction, he was confident that the fighter who imposed his will would come out on top.

“I thought that could happen because, I mean, both fighters. Like I told everyone, I mean, I didn’t make a prediction. But what I said is that whoever can impose their will, that’s who’s gonna win,” he said

Although many people have come out and given their reasons as to why Spence lost, Mayweather’s analysis holds weight due to his knowledge of boxing. In a candid response, the legendary trainer also acknowledged ‘Bud’s’ strategy and its effectiveness in neutralizing Spence’s approach. Crawford’s ability to dictate the tempo and impose his will on Spence left Mayweather impressed and astonished at the one-sided nature of the bout.

Jeff Mayweather analyses Errol Spence Jr’s downfall

According to the legendary trainer, The reason behind Spence’s unprecedented defeat lay in Crawford’s tactical brilliance. By denying Spence the opportunity to walk him down and control the pace, Crawford shattered the foundation of this plan. The effective use of angles and counter-punching enabled him to catch Spence off-guard and capitalize on his moments of vulnerability.

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“The way Errol wins is by walking you down, straightforward, not backing up, just beating you up. And he’s been able to do that to all the other guys that he fought, but this one he didn’t. And so that means Bud was able to neutralize what he did and took advantage of it.” Mayweather added.

Crawford’s victory not only proved his prowess but also exposed the weaknesses in Spence’s usual strategy. As his reign of dominance continues, boxing fans eagerly await his future challenges and potential matchups against other top contenders. The historic victory over Spence has undoubtedly cemented the now 40-0 boxer’s legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

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