‘When You’re the Bigger Man..” How Can Errol Spence Jr Beat Terence Crawford? Mike Tyson’s Former Coach Reveals the Map to Victory

The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as two of the sport’s finest welterweights, Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford, prepare to face off in one of the biggest fights in modern boxing. Both champions will risk their undefeated record to find who lays claim to the undisputed champion of the division. Moreover, this fight is being compared to the legendary showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, where two boxing superstars finally squared off to determine the pound-for-pound king. Just like that historic bout, this fight has captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

As we approach the highly-awaited match, it is interesting to note that Crawford comes into the contest as the favorite. However, seasoned boxing expert Teddy Atlas has some insightful thoughts on how Errol Spence, despite being seen as the underdog, could pull off a stunning victory against the favored Crawford.

Unleashing the Power of Size Advantage – Teddy Atlas’ Revelation

In a recent interview, Mike Tyson’s former trainer revealed that ‘The Truth’ needs to use his size to his advantage. According to him, Spence, being the bigger man has the opportunity to capitalize on his physical attributes by going to the body. This strategy not only allows him to wear down his opponent but also neutralizes Crawford’s speed to a certain extent. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of legendary trainers like Ray Arcel and Angelo Dundee, Atlas highlights the significance of targeting the body.

“Obviously, there’s nothing better to do, makes more sense when you’re the bigger man than to go to the little man’s body. You don’t need Teddy Atlas really to tell you all. People much smarter than me, like Ray Arcel and Eddie Futch (may they rest in peace). But they would have told you the same thing. Angelo Dundee, the great Angelo Dundee, one of the greatest cornermen of all time, “Go to the body.” he said

While using his size to his advantage might be the key takeaway for Spence. However, the legendary trainer feels that the unified champion has far more tools he could use to beat ‘Bud’. In addition, he revealed how Spence’s jab could prove to be the deciding factor in this fight.

Teddy Atlas praises Errol Spence Jr’s ‘educated jab’

One of the most intriguing aspects of  Spence’s boxing arsenal is his educated jab, a weapon he has honed through years of training.  Moreover, Atlas is quick to praise this pivotal element of ‘The Truth’s’ game, pointing out how it has been instrumental in his success against previous opponents.

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“This is a guy who was an Olympic fighter, made the Olympic team.  He’s got that pedigree, that amateur background, and he’s got an educated jab. He beat Mikey Garcia, who’s supposed to be the better boxer, a smaller man. But he didn’t do it just by going after the small man he did it by out jabbing the small man.” Atlas added.

With his refined jab, Spence has managed to keep his adversaries at bay, controlling the distance and rhythm of the fights. Against a skilled counterpuncher like Crawford, this attribute could prove vital. If Spence can consistently find his range and disrupt Crawford’s offensive flow, it might frustrate the favorite and give him openings to exploit.

In this high-stakes contest, anything can happen, and both fighters will leave no stone unturned to emerge victorious. Whether Spence can execute the game plan remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure – this fight has all the ingredients to become an instant classic.

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