At their first in-person meeting since the fight was announced, Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford finally came face-to-face at the kickoff press conference for their July 29 PPV clash for the undisputed welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Errol Spence Jr: “Everybody tune in and come out to the fight, because we’re gonna have a Craw-fish boil. And there’s gonna be enough for everybody. I promise you that…Terence hasn’t fought anybody. Even Shawn Porter said he didn’t train like he should against you. Kell Brook was already broken. I broke Kell Brook’s other eye, that’s how he got broke…this is gonna be a one-sided ass whooping. It’s gonna take a few rounds, because he’s a tough dude. But everyone gets broke and we’re gonna break him down.”
Terence Crawford: “He calls himself the big fish. What happens when you take the fish out the water? You suffocate him…I’m gonna gut him and feed him to everyone that eats fish in here. If he’s a big fish, we’re gonna have enough for everyone, with potatoes on the side. We don’t smoke over here, we go hunting for fish fillet…people after this fight are gonna say that Bud Crawford is special. I can assure you that. He’ll give me my respect after the fight after I whoop that ass.”
Spence has borderline Down syndrome. Crawford is going to beat the shit out of him!
Not a chance!
Spence is the reason Mayweather started doing exhibitions. Gonna be the same for Crawford here shortly! Let’s go Spence!
Dude he’s 45 let it go.
He’s the one the needs to let it go! Haha
Both fighters look comfortable within their own confidence setting of this pre-fight stand-off. However, nothing is official till that bell rings.
This press conference played out like a business meeting. No emotions at all. Not sure what to make of it. The jovial jawing back and forth about Brook and Porter seemed like a clip from a Sanford and Son episode. I’m sure as July 29 gets closer emotions will heat up but this press conference today was the tamest I have seen in quite some time. I still believe Spence is going to win a split decision but I will say that Crawford appeared slightly more confident and relaxed at today’s kickoff.
Bud wins by KO. Spence is damaged goods.
Damaged goods how do you figure that he came back in for a prime Danny Garcia then he fought the guy who beat Pacquiao
Just excited this fight is on..Spence is an elite fighter but man!!! Crawford is on the same level or heads above..this is like waiting on Leonard v Hagler ’87
I actually like the way this face off occurred. Both are professionals and let’s be real. This fight sells itself.
Sounds like one hell of a seafood buffet! Seriously though, I can hardly believe this fight got made. Time to crown the king! Let’s go Spence!
They are great but they clashed is gona be a bored fight
Draw
Yet you’re still going to watch so what’s your point?
Im not gona pay for it I will wait til highlights in YouTube
Don’t watch it then.
The hype for this fight is gone, Now we get two old men who have to try sell us the fight.
Spence in 2!
Obviously its not which is why you’re here commenting and why you will watch the fight like everyone else.
No I’m not gona pay for this fight I will watch later for free because I like boxing but I’m not gona pay for to fall asleep
Good match up, (Finally) but who wins? Winner or promoter. Tired of the build up or lack there of really. Why isn’t this bigger than the BS out there?
Spence is strong, but so is Crawford. Crawford is deceptively strong. But Spence is very mechanical and conventional in his fighting style. He has a very hard time with unconventional fighters, which is why he nearly got beat by Shawn Porter. Crawford far more dangerous than Porter and far more versatile than Spence. Spence is going to get hit with shots that he either never saw coming or couldn’t get out of the way of, and this fight is going to depend on how much punishment can he take. Crawford takes this one.
I’m going to sit this one out and just be grateful this fight is happening. The biggest fight in boxing. Truly a 50/50 fight. I’m a fan of both Crawford and Spence. To me, the winner of this fight is the p4p king. Boxing is winning in 2023. The Tank vs Ryan ripple effect I suppose.
Boxing is winning in 2023 ???
Let’s wait til you see these guys just protecting themselves all the time to see if you still happy with boxing ??
I love the shit talking! Love it
I think Crawford lands a good punch that either stuns Spence or puts him down mid fight. After that Crawford wins by later KO or on points.
Spence will run into a Crawford counter late in the fight between the 9th and 12th round and get KOed.
I don’t even think Felix Trinidad vs De la Hoya was this big. This is the biggest fight in Welterweight history and the greatest match in Welterweight history.
No way is it bigger than Leonard-Hearns I. The sporting world almost came to a standstill for that one. I compare Spence-Crawford more to Curry vs McCrory. Very significant in boxing terms but the sporting world will hardly notice.
One thing is the biggest fight in the paper another gave a great fight in the ring
Stop the Madness both fighters are in their prime or all these haters on Here must be Canelo Álvarez fans The two best fighters in the world undefeated and you’re still got something to say Negative
Canelo has to do nothing here is your race that don’t have agressivenes to give a exciting fights
The fight is a few years too late. It’s about pride now and giving the boxing crowd a few pieces of fish to bite on. No big meals here. If the fight does in fact happen, it will be a great event to have a get-together with friends and family.
Crawford by comfortable decision, taking it over in the second half, but it will end in controversy so they can run it back.