Spence Jr. wants Crawford’s belt, says he can make weight – eye is good *****.net/2022/03/13/errol-spence-jr-crawford-weight-eye/ World Boxing News March 13th, 2022 @errolspencejr Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. revealed his plan to take on American rival Terence Crawford after battling Yordenis Ugas on April 16th. Spence wants to take the WBA belt from Ugas before lining up Crawford for the WBO strap. Discussing his blueprint to win all the belts at 147, Spence Jr. said: “At the end of the day, I want to be the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. “This is another step toward that goal. I’ve been the shot caller. I’m the big fish at 147,” about going after Crawford once Ugas is out of the way. Ironically, his next opponent took his place and defeated boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Spence missed out on the fight due to a severe eye injury. Revealing his eye condition during training camp, Spence Jr. says it’s all back to one hundred percent. “My eye has been good. Sparring has been great. I’ve been looking good,” he pointed out. “I’ve taken some hits. My eye feels great. I haven’t been in the ring in a year and a half. But I’ve been focused and in the gym training every day. “I feel very sharp right now. In my last couple of fights, I could only train for about two months. “But I’ve been in the gym for the last six months getting ready for this. “I started my career on SHOWTIME. I had my pro debut and won my first world title on SHOWTIME. This is a reunion of sorts. I’m excited to be back.” “The Truth” also aired his honesty about making the weight. Spence stated boiling down to the welterweight limit has been tough the last few fights. But after some tweaks, Spence Jr. will be gunning to get the knockout against Ugas for his home fans in Texas. “I’ve been feeling strong. The nutritionist I added for this camp has been the missing ingredient,” explained the WBC and IBF ruler. “I was struggling to make weight. I think that’s the reason that I haven’t gotten a stoppage in my last few fights. “This is the first camp in a while that I haven’t put the sauna suit on. It’s been a breath of fresh air. I’m really having fun in this training camp. “It feels good to be back. It’s a blessing to be in this position. “Most people take life for granted until they’re given a second chance. I’ve been given a second chance in life and a third chance in boxing,” concluded the pound-for-pound star when referencing his life-threatening car crash in 2019.
I rate Crawford as much as the next boxing fan, but what exactly is Spence meant to be so scared of? Crawford has displayed his weaknesses in previous fights - as has Spence... He went life and death with Porter until the stoppage and was down on the scorecards. He also got dropped by Kavaliauskas. How the hell is Crawford some sort of 'boogeyman' to another top-level fighter like Spence?
I get the sense they both say stuff like this to make it look like the other one is ducking, when in reality neither of them is willing to make the fight for financial reasons.
Yep, he *seriously* hurt Beterbiev. Go rewatch that round 1000 times and tell me how badly he was hurt His glove touches the canvas He wobbled a little, his head cleared and he finished the round strong. Just wait to see what Beterbiev does to Canelo if they ever fight. It will be brutal.
Definite weight bully. Fights at middleweight on fight night. Has to wear a 'sauna suit' to make weight. What a joke fighters are today.
