Spence-Crawford Final Press Conference

009 Spence Crawford Press Conference
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Undefeated boxing superstars Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet to crown the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era this Saturday headlining a SHOWTIME PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Errol Spence Jr: “I’m gonna win because I’m the better fighter. I’m better physically and mentally. I’m more durable. I’m gonna break him down and break his will…he’s gonna find out that my skills are superior. He’s talented, but when we talk about what my coach teaches, he’s gonna see that I have great offense, defense and stamina. It’s more than just talent…bring your seasoning on Saturday night, because we’re gonna have a crawfish boil. Bring that hot sauce too.”

Terence Crawford: “He’s gonna find out the same thing that everyone else finds out. He’s gonna say that on TV I look one way. In the ring he’s gonna be seeing three of me…they say he’s the big bad wolf, but come fight night we’re gonna find out if he’s all that he says he is. He’s gonna have to show me…everything about me is better than Errol. When you look at what I do in the ring, it’s better than what he does. Come fight night, I’m going to prove every doubter wrong. I’m going to show that I’m the best fighter in the world.”

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    • I was just about to mention that. I agree. They look like bacalao. This might be the last time we’ll see them at 147. Rematch at 154?

  • Crossing ny fingers the fight finally happens, and not a last minute hurdle that ruin everything, like one of them can make the weight, a monster diarrhea from one of them (or both), a judge ordering an arrest, a money dispute and so on.
    When the bell rings to initiate the fight, a beer and ” I am not here not matter who is looking for me, and that include Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce)

    • Relax lol the fight is happening. Look at them. Do you think they drained themselves to not fight?

      • That is sometimes the problem, how many fighters have been sick for dehydration? Hopefully everything is going to go smoothly and they will bring a great and memorable fight, boxing needs that

    • Burucho, you should of just stuck with the beer and not mention the garden tools.

      • Lol!!! I use same terms to describe certain types of characters.

  • Ouf the last time I was excited like that is before ggg vs canelo 1 that ggg won for me……this one ne is very tough for me that likes to put a couple $$$ before each big fight…..Honestly I prefer Spence but I think I will put some $ on Crawford….I think he’s more solid mentally right now but that is just my feeling and honestly I hope I will be wrong….Crawford by late stoppage…..:(

    • Thought Spence to be the best before the accident-still believe he is better than an older Crawford. For a fight this evenly matched, if betting on it, would take the odds with Spence.

  • I don’t get excited anymore it’s been many fights that they put people to sleep like:

    Chickenweather vs Pac-Man
    De la hoya vs trinidad
    Shskur vs valdez
    Chickenweather vs canelo
    Canelo vs ggg

    Etc etc etc

  • I’m rooting for Spence. I like Crawford and don’t want to see him lose either but I can’t stand his fat trainer and that idiotic hype man that he keeps around.

  • I like both fighters but i think Crawford has more of an ability to make adjustments.

  • I didn’t care for Spence’s trainer fat shaming Crawford’s trainer. That tells me he’s not very smart. Crawford’s going to make Spence pay for that.

    • I applaud you as you represent fat guys from around the world. I’m sure Spence’s trainer didnt mean to hurt yall feelings.
      But, this is war and the stakes are very high. The press conference lets you know the tensions are rising and there will be collateral damage.
      Surely, Bomac is used to the jokes. Thats gym culture.
      So loosen that belt of yours, dont get so emotionally involved, enjoy this moment in Boxing history.

      • You don’t have to be fat to have compassion for fat people. Fat shaming is just low level thinking. That’s the un-woke mind at work.

        • Forget about the woke! This is boxing not ballroom dancing. Grow some!

          • Muhammad Ali…most woke boxer in history. What are you talking about?

          • Yeah, what a hero he was. Being woke is not a gift or a compliment, it’s a character flaw. Especially for boxing, it’s probably the only sport that doesn’t push that crud on you yet. Like I said grow some.

  • There are two fights that give an idea who could win this fight: Shawn Porter vs Spence and Crawford. While Porter gave Spence a run for the money, Crawford folded and sent Porter into retirement and the other fight is Spence vs Mikey Garcia. In this fight Spence was unable to stop a small man that was fighting at welterweight for first time, hence there is a question, what would have been the result if instead of Spence has been Crawford vs Garcia?

    • You can compare the fight with Porter, but you have to know porter vs. Spence, porter was in it to win it. He was hungry and wanted to unify. When porter fought Crawford, he was looking for one last chance. His father even said he didn’t train properly. Porter was already retired before the fight. He was working as an announcer. Crawford’s been knocked down before by a smaller fighter. Benavidez took him to 12 rounds on a bum leg. It’s who shows up and I believe it’s Spence on Saturday.

      • No… style makes fights

        Ali beat foreman
        Foreman beat Frazier
        Frazier beat Ali

    • Nope, they fought two totally different Porters. You would need to understand Boxing and the history and circumstances. The biggest difference is Spence fought a world champion in Porter. Crawford fought a guy with a podcast and on the way out.

  • I still believe Crawford’s offensive weapons will expose a couple of Spence’s defensive flaws.

    But dang, Spence’s natural size on fight night, jabs, pressure and body punching are difficult to ignore.

    I am leaning towards a win for Crawford.

  • TCrawford is the BEST. Come fight night…he’ll stop ESpence Jr due to swelling on his face!

  • I’m pretty sure this fight is going to disappoint. Tactical, very few clean exchanges. It has distance fight written all over it.

    • Crawford explodes whenever he gets touched. Not sure why you would expect a disappointing and boring fight. How many boring fights have these guys been in?

      • These “super” fights never live up to their expectations. Hagler / Hearns, yes! But in general, no. That said, if there is a KO, it’s Crawford who is going to hit the canvas.

  • The ppv will not do what they think..waited too long and they padding themselves on the back too much. They should have been fighting and should be embarrassed they haven’t fought. Ryan Garcia for being a diva is to thank here..he actual said during his preflight that he hoped him taking risk, agreeing to all demands will lead to others following ..Crawford and Spence got jealous others were making money while they doing nothing. With no Latino fanbase, thjs will do less than 500,000 buys

  • Glad these guys are finally fighting, but what is it with boxing that makes 2 top contenders fighting each other to see who is the best welter such a big deal? I mean in most sports the best competing against the best is a common occurrence, but in boxing it’s such a rare occurrence it becomes a big deal.
    Boxing is broken.
    Still, looking forward to this one.
    Crawford by convincing UD, or a stoppage in the 2nd half of the fight.

    • They are not just top contenders, they are actually p4p world champions.
      A reminder to you casual Boxing fans; you dont play Boxing.
      Should know better comparing Boxing to other sports.
      BTW, the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup etc. is actually a big deal

      • Been following boxing since the 80s, and watched Ali fights with my dad in the 70s, I’m not a casual.
        Your statement that both are p4p world champs kind of highlights the problem. There can be only 1p4p best fighter in the world at any one weight class.
        But I acknowledge they are both good fighters.

  • I’m divided on this one. My gut tells me Crawford, but I think Spence will win either by SD or late stoppage. Spence is younger and hungrier, Crawford getting up there in age. I hope I’m wrong. Crawford has more fights behind him than Spence.. We shall see once and for all.. I guess it really doesn’t matter since they have a rematch clause in the contract. The second fight will be an all out war.

  • They are both excellent boxers. I just believe that Crawford is more talented and has that extra quality of knowing when to be aggressive and put on the pressure. I would not be surprised if he stops Spence.

  • The physical size will not be a decisive factor in this fight. Will drain be a factor? Not impossible but difficult to foresee.

    Sometimes I find the weigh-in and the closing press conference revealing.

    But they both looked equally tensed, nervous, collected and confident. Both sensing a big fight comming up.

    Errol avoided eye contact during the press conference. It was something I noticed. Terrence was in that way more relaxed.

    It would be typical if everything ending in a flat draw. I hope we’ll have a winner after a close and hard fight.

    Exciting fight for sure. Both are special. I wish them both a good and memorable fight.

  • I’m going with the local guy here, going with Team Spence. Respect for both on making this fight happen though. I think this comes down to simply who has the better chin because both chins will definitely get checked tomorrow. Combined with his brutal body work I’ll lean towards Spence TKO10.

  • Bud Crawford’s ZERO is getting removed. Crawford is going to lose tomorrow night. Bud’s Zero is going to sleep. And in the ring, Bud might go to sleep. FK BUD !!

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