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Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are the top-two fighters in the welterweight division. Crawford holds the WBO Welterweight Title and Spence holds the IBF, WBC, and WBA (Super) Welterweight Titles. A fight between the two would unify the division.
Crawford and Spence have both expressed a desire to fight one another in recent years, but the fight is yet to be made. Spence recently told Boxing Scene that he wants the fight with Crawford next and that he believes it will happen by the end of the 2022:
"I think it will happen this year... It’s a huge fight for both of us. I don’t see any stumbling blocks. I want it. He want it. I got three belts, he got one belt. That’s the only belt I need to become Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the world. That’s been something I’ve been very adamant about doing, so we’re gonna get it done.”
The two fighters also recently exchanged words on Twitter, though it doesn't appear that negotiations have taken place yet.
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford is one of the most anticipated boxing matches right now. Both men regularly feature on pound-for-pound lists and have faced off against common opponents such as Shawn Porter and Kell Brook.
Crawford has a record of 38-0, while Spence boasts a 28-0 slate. Crawford began his career successfully at a lower weight class. He formerly held the WBO, WBC, and IBF Light Welterweight Titles, as well as the WBO Lightweight Title. Crawford has not had a non-title fight since 2014.
Spence most recently fought in April this year, stepping into the ring with Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas, who was fresh off a victory over Manny Pacquiao. Spence won the fight decisively, claiming a TKO in the 10th round.
Crawford most recently fought in November 2021, stepping in with Shawn Porter. Porter was coming off a win over Sebastian Formella. Crawford won the fight decisively as well, stopping Porter for the first time in his career.
A bout between the two would keep the momentum going in a year that has already seen huge fights, including Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, and Canelo Alvarez vs. Dimitry Bivol.
