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The Titans of the welterweight division are days away from fighting for glory on the night of July 29th. Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford both come from different backgrounds. And, even though their paths never crossed earlier, the two defeated many worthy opponents to reach the pinnacle of the welterweight division. Finally, the two will clash inside the ring on fight night. And the whole world will tune in to see who the better fighter is when it counts. However, it should be noted, these two are known for their own distinct individualistic styles, which makes them who they are. A

Before you watch these two fight each other, it is important to have a brief insight into the different fighting styles of the two.

A comparative analysis of Spence Jr and Crawford’s fighting style

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The two welterweights recently showed their boxing skills and acumen in the media workouts. And, as the two put forward a display of dedication and focus, it is a good opportunity to analyze their respective boxing styles. And how their style compares to each other.

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PBC shared a side-by-side comparison clip of the two champions from the media workout. On the left-hand side, Spence Jr can be seen shadowboxing while Crawford is on the right-hand side. Spence Jr is shadowboxing while moving in the same directional circular motion. While on the other hand, Crawford is switching sides as he shadowboxes. And is not restricting his motion in one particular direction.

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It should be noted that Crawford has a reputation for not sticking to a single boxing stance. And he likes to remain fluid between remaining orthodox and southpaw. While on the other end, Spence Jr is known for being consistent with his stance. It can also be noted as the video further progresses, Crawford remains agile with his attacks. While Spence Jr works on his specific attack.

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As there is no blueprint for winning a boxing match. So it should be noted that equipping one particular boxing style doesn’t guarantee winning. The night of July 29th will display a clash of two boxing icons. Who will put everything on the line for their shot at glory? Who do you think will become the next undisputed welterweight champion? Let us know in the comments.

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