WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford has recently been in news due to his long-anticipated clash with Errol Spence Jr. However, it never reached a point where the two could lock horns inside the squared circle. Apparently, Crawford will soon be seen fighting David Avanesyan in the boxing ring.
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Since his debut in 2008, the southpaw from Omaha, Nebraska, has dominated the sport of boxing. Terence Crawford, who has a perfect 38-0 record, is the clear favorite to defeat Avanesyan. Despite the Russian boxer’s impressive resume, fans still think Crawford would beat him.
Terence Crawford has confirmed he's being paid $10million by BLK PRIME for the David Avanesyan fight on Dec 10th – a one-fight deal. He said he's already been paid half his purse, with the second half due to be paid roughly a week before the bout. [Last Stand Podcast]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 28, 2022
Recent reports have revealed the hefty paycheck Crawford would receive for this bout.
Michael Benson wrote in a Tweet, “Terence Crawford has confirmed he’s being paid $10million by BLK PRIME for the David Avanesyan fight on Dec 10th – a one-fight deal. He said he’s already been paid half his purse, with the second half due to be paid roughly a week before the bout.”
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The American boxer is reported to take home $10 million for his upcoming fight with Avanesyan. Fans were astonished to see BLK PRIME paying the amount to Crawford.
Fans react to Terence Crawford’s hefty payday
The fight is going to take place in Crawford’s hometown, Omaha, on December 10th. Fans can’t stop talking about Crawford’s payday by BLK since the news broke out. Check out some of the top fan reactions on the subject.
If true…Bud deserves it. Especially, when you consider his crap purses with Top Rank.
He is not getting younger.
— London Boy (@MenageW) November 28, 2022
David avasneezyan probably getting paid $50k
— 🇲🇽 𝐓𝐞𝓭𝒹𝓎🥊 (@Axeltrt_) November 28, 2022
Could've got double vs Spence
— QMONSTER (@Quentin16110871) November 28, 2022
BLK PRIME is under a billion dollar corporate umbrella lol
— Slick Wick (@dacornerman) November 28, 2022
Fair play for getting the wedge, BLK looking at going out of business in 1 event
— Knockout Power (@Knockout_Power) November 28, 2022
Wow, they're gonna lose a fortune on that card!
— Fight Fans Worldwide (@FFW_AndyShore) November 29, 2022
Yeah right…..the event won’t even pull half that pic.twitter.com/6RdQxJvSx6
— CHAMP CHAMP (@2xSocial) November 28, 2022
Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. fight branded unachievable
The bout between Crawford and Spence may end up being the biggest in modern boxing. Even both boxers have agreed to fight each other. However, the negotiations have led to the fight getting delayed. Eddie Hearn, the chairman of Matchroom Boxing, spoke about the fight during this time.
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While talking on the DAZN Boxing show, Hearn mentioned Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev to be the best fight in boxing. The co-host interrupted by saying Crawford vs. Spence is the bigger fight. The British promoter disagreed and said, “You know, for now, that’s sort of unachievable I think.”
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Given the hype for the Crawford vs. Spence fight, it seems that it could finally happen in the near future. However, considering Hearn’s expertise in the industry, the fight might really be “unachievable” at the moment.