The hype around the Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. fight seems to pick up speed as the days pass. Not a day goes when fans and experts assess an expert opinion on the battle, its outcome, the future implications, and many other developments. Former WBC and IBF Welterweight champion Andre Berto, who fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shawn Porter, among others, in the past, joined the crowd with his impression.
Berto seems sure that the Crawford-Spence Jr. fight will not go the distance but rather face an early stoppage. He said, “Spence vs. Crawford will not go the distance. BE CLEAR!! Somebody is getting stopped in spectacular fashion. That’s the only way this goes.” But many fans find themselves disagreeing with the surmise. A few came up with their supposition.
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will be over, short and quick.
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The following user, however, contradicts the former champion. He believes that Crawford’s and Spence Jr.’s characters and inclinations make this fight one of the finest of our time. But the user doesn’t foresee either backing off from a slug-fest. Nor would either be willing to give a quarter to the other. In his opinion, ‘Bud’ Crawford topples Spence Jr.
Their temperament is what makes this fight be a potential all time classic. I can't see any of these two stand down from a war. Neither are willing to be topped by the other. Bud over spence. Who you got?
— chiquidracula (@TheMEXbestthing) June 24, 2023
The following user echoes a similar line. He anticipates the Crawford-Spence Jr. ending up as another ‘Canelo’ Alvarez versus Gennady Golovkin. In his opinion, the one with more live wire has a better chance of winning. Spence Jr. seems to be that boxer from the user’s standpoint.
Don't think so … I see another Canelo vs GGG… The fighter that's most active wins, which is more likely Spence
— Sway (@M_s_w_a_y) June 24, 2023
Another user who disagrees with Andre Berto postulates that a knockout victory remains highly improbable with the kind of credentials both Crawford and Spence Jr. carry. According to him, big-name bouts usually turn out to be utterly dull experiences. The duelists opt for a low-risk, error-free ring tactic to avoid a defeat.
My thinking is that with so much talent on both sides it will be hard for either to get the ko. High level fights can be boring sometimes, less mistakes, less risky moves.
— Dj King Arthur/Canada (@DjKingArthurCa1) June 24, 2023
Probably irked by the former champion’s statement, curiosity got the better of Yusuf. In his view, top-notch boxers rarely get knocked out by each other. Hence he wonders why Crawford-Spence Jr. should be considered an exception.
I had this question earlier. Elite fighters rarely ever seem to get knocked out by other elite fighters. Why is everyone thinking this will change for this fight? I'm curious about your opinions.
— Yusuf (@MethCS5) June 24, 2023
A fan named Andre Berto seems to be getting some support. The following user sees Spence Jr. scoring more than Crawford during the initial rounds. However, by the eighth round, the latter will draw alongside and, with a jab, nail a knockout over Spence Jr.
Spence gets ahead on cards early and may even hurt Crawford at times. By round 8 Crawford has locked in and catches Spence lunging in on a jab. KO.
— Addendum G (@3Jszn) June 24, 2023
The following user Fire Skull however, finds it laughable that Berto considers both ‘Bud’ Crawford and ‘The Truth’ akin to former hard-hitting Welterweights like Felix Trinidad and Ike Quartey. According to the user, Terence Crawford will win by points in a closely fought bout.
You're talking like they are Trinidad and Quartey Welterweight punchers 😆. Crawford beats him on points in a close fight
— Fire Skull 🔥💀 (@FireSkull2023) June 24, 2023
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Speaking about the fight, surprisingly, Terence Crawford retains similar thoughts as Berto declared. Speaking to Stephen A Smith, the WBO champion stated that he plans to knock out Spence Jr. on July 29.
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