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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 09: Terence Crawford celebrates his victory after a TKO in the 9th round in the WBO welterweight title between Jeff Horn and Terence Crawford at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 09: Terence Crawford celebrates his victory after a TKO in the 9th round in the WBO welterweight title between Jeff Horn and Terence Crawford at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
As the adage goes, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’ This seems to hold particularly true for Terence Crawford, a stalwart in the boxing world who, with the ticking countdown to his big fight, is brewing a storm that has taken everyone by surprise. A recent video captured by boxing journalist Michael Benson has made ripples across the sporting universe.
Posted on Twitter, the clip depicts Crawford in the ring, engaged in a high-octane session with another figure of intrigue, Shakur Stevenson. The unexpected pairing, hidden within the hallowed confines of a training ring, has sparked curiosity and set tongues wagging. What are these two doing together? The suspense is high, and the answers could dictate the course of one of the most anticipated showdowns in boxing history.
Deciphering the ring encounter: Crawford and Stevenson’s shadowboxing
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The video, shared by Michael Benson, reveals an intriguing scenario. The caption reads, “Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson training together ahead of the Errol Spence fight on July 29th…” Unveiling the reason behind the speculation, the video showcases Crawford and Stevenson engrossed in a shadowboxing session.
Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson training together ahead of the Errol Spence fight on July 29th…
[🎥 @JRGoldsticker] pic.twitter.com/WRhUh9vCyn— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 8, 2023
In the ring, they both take turns exhibiting their pugilistic skills while also critically observing each other’s moves and tactics. The sight of Crawford, one of the top pound-for-pound boxers, training intensively with Stevenson, an emerging star of the sport, provides a rare insight into the high-level preparation Crawford is investing in for his upcoming face-off with Errol Spence Jr.
The Spence-Crawford sparring session: Mosley’s controversial take
The anticipation for the Crawford vs. Spence showdown is undeniably at fever pitch. Adding fuel to this fire is none other than the legendary Shane Mosley. In a recent interview with Showbizz, Mosley dropped a potentially game-changing revelation. He stated that he had heard about a sparring session where Spence allegedly overpowered Crawford.
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Mosley’s words have sent shockwaves through the boxing fraternity. He said, “I can only go by what I heard that Spence kind of did some damage to Crawford when they sparred.” He also warned of the psychological impact of this incident on Crawford. He suggested it could prove challenging for him to confront an opponent who’s reportedly been a thorn in his side.
While some fans are taking this as a sign pointing towards Spence’s victory, others dismiss it as mere rumor and speculation. Regardless, this narrative has added a new twist to the tale, inviting us to probe deeper into the dynamics between these two formidable fighters.
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As we approach July 29th, 2023, the boxing world will be holding its collective breath. Will Crawford’s training with Stevenson be the secret weapon he needs to secure victory? Or will Mosley’s revelations about Spence’s supposed upper hand play out in the ring?
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