“The Ref Saved Spence Life”: Fans Concerned About Errol Spence Jr. After Terence Crawford’s 9-Round Onslaught

History was made when Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr locked horns in the boxing ring. The two welterweight giants, known for their unforgiving fighting style, delivered to the fans something they claimed they would deliver. A fight for the history books and everybody to learn from. Jabs were exchanged, and the canvas was touched, But only one name was etched into the fabric of boxing greats, And this time it was the name of the menace from Omaha, Nebraska. Crawford prevailed in his fight with Spence Jr. Notably, Crawford became the first male two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. However, apart from Crawford’s win via ninth-round stoppage, there is a concern about Spence Jr’s health, considering everything he went through during the fight.

There were many instances during the fight when the fans were out of their seats and looking out for Spence Jr. But, when the boat was not sailing in Spence Jr’s favor- being overpowered by his opponent, the referee marched forward and stopped the fight in the ninth round. However, this raised a lot of concern about Spence Jr’s health.

“corner should have taken a look earlier”: Boxing world comes forward in concern for Spence Jr’s health

The fight between the two welterweights was not equal. Crawford was the dominant side throughout the latter half of the fight. And Spence Jr couldn’t help himself in defending himself from the Nebraska-born’s lethal attacks. The fans raised their eyebrows as Spence Jr was knocked down in the second round. And then again in the seventh round. Which made the fans anxious about his health.

The boxing world is left divided after this fight. As many believe that the fight should’ve stopped before as the 33-year-old was getting a lot of punishment from Crawford. Evidently, the fight was stopped in the ninth round. And the fans have come forward to express their concern for the champ.@Rebelway is certain that the referee is a life savior for Spence Jr. After, Crawford did not leave any stone unturned in beating Spence Jr.

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@BNBbeliever was hopeful that Spence Jr would fight and question the referee’s stoppage.

@IdrisGbaja is not in favor of the ref’s stoppage decision.

@joeleigh95 is happy with the stoppage.

Terence Crawford did something many were not expecting him to do. From proving his haters wrong to claiming the undisputed title, he has established himself as one of the greats. But the fans are not overlooking Spence Jr’s relentlessness. And many showed concern about him after the fight’s stoppage. What are your thoughts on the referee’s stoppage? Was he right? Let us know in the comments.

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